HIL Highlights: Soorma Hockey Club beats Tamil Nadu Dragons in shoot-out – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
9' - Good defensive work from the Soormas
The Tamil Nadu Dragons have come close to the circle a couple of times, but the Soorma Hockey Club defence has held up well, as expected. Other than that just a lot of mid-field play, with neither teams willing to go on all-out attack.
5' - A steady start
A nice steady start to the contest with both teams getting turns on having the ball possession. No real threats created from either side. Just slowly passing the ball around, trying to build from the back.
1' - We are underaway
Soorma Hockey Club start with the possession, but they hand it over straight away to Tamil Nadu Dragons, who have a freehit.
We are moments away from the start
The players stride out and line up across the centre of the field. Time for the mandatory Indian national anthem before we get underway at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.
The toss is done
The toss is done and looks like Amit Rohidas of Tamil Nadu Dragons has won it and chosen the side, as per the commentators.
How do the Tamil Nadu Dragons and Soorma Hockey Club stack up?
The Tamil Nadu Dragons have a strong attacking core with the likes of Blake Grovers, Tom Craig and Nathan Ephramus in the mix. Read our preview for the team here.
Meanwhile, defence is the key for Soorma Hockey Club with the presence of Harmanpreet Singh and Jeremy Hayward. Read our preview for the team here.
Rarh Bengal Tigers with a winn!
Rarh Bengal Tigers win the first match of the day. They beat Hyderabad Toofans 3-2, with Sukhjeet Singh taking the Player of the Match award.
Gooood eveningggg!
It is time for match No 3 of the 2024 Hockey India League. It is Soorma Hockey Club v/s Tamil Nadu Dragons. It is the north v/s the south.
More importantly, it is Harmanpreet Singh v/s Amit Rohidas – the two defensive stalwarts of Indian hockey face-off tonight.
Both teams look rock solid on paper, with all bases covered. But there can only be one winner. Who will that be?
Stay tuned to find out!
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