10' - Good defence from Ky Willot
A good steal from Lalit Updhyay right at the top of the circle and the ball finds Manmeet at the baseline. Ky Willot comes rushing it to take it away from the Indian.
Pipers 0-0 Rudras
7' - Ward goes wide again
A good steal from Hardik Singh and the Rudras penetrate the circle rather easily. Sam Ward has the ball inside the circle and he has one defender to beat. He manages to outfox the defender with a turn, but doesn't get the required angle or power behind the shot. It goes wide.
That's a good chance missed gone begging for the Rudras, who seem to be at ease currently.
Pipers 0-0 Rudras
6' - PC missed by Rudras
A good run into the circle by Lalit Upadhyay before the Pipers defence take control. The Rudras feel it should be a penalty corner for dangerous ball inside the circle and ask for a review.
They are indeed correct and earn the first PC of the match.
The Rudras try a variation in the penalty corner and Sam Ward eventually takes the shot, only for it to go wide.
Pipers 0-0 Rudras
3' - SAVE, MAZARELLO!
A good save from James Mazarello for the UP Rudras. A good aerial ball launched into the circle from the Delhi SG Pipers and an unmarked Jarmanpreet Singh receives it with ease.
He has an open shot at the goal and hits a reverse stick right on target. But Mazarello's left leg is enough to block that shot.
Pipers 0-0 Rudras
1' - We are underway
The UP Rudras get us underway with the ball. Remember, the Delhi SG Pipers are the only team yet to register a win in this tournament.
The players stride out
The players are out in the middle. The usual player introductions and the Indian national anthem before the start of play.
UP Rudras win the toss
Hardik Singh wins the toss for UP Rudras and as has been the norm this tournament they opt to start with the possession.
Goood Eveningg!
Hello and a warm welcome to The Bridge's coverage of the Hockey India League match between the UP Rudras and Delhi SG Pipers.
Both teams are in a major slump. While the Pipers are yet to get going in the tournament, the Rudras have lost their way after starting their campaign with two consecutive wins.
Which team will get back to the winning ways tonight? Stay tuned to find out.
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