HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons beats Hyderabad Toofans in sudden death – Highlights
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The Hyderabad Toofans register a late comeback and they force the Tamil Nadu Dragons into a penalty shoot-out. Blake Govers picks up a yellow card for the Dragons with 20 seconds left on the clock as well.
Second shoot-out in as many matches in the Hockey India League tonight. Remember, the Toofans are yet to lose a single shootout this season. Can the Dragons change that?
Dragons 2-2 Toofans
59' - TOOFANS EQUALISE!
Back to back penalty corners for the Hyderabad Toofans and they have finally scored level. The first two attempts were a mis-trap from de Sloover, but they still get another corner.
The third hits Amit Rohidas, the first rusher, before Maico Casella finally slots the ball in with the drag flick in the fourth attempt. TOOFANS EQUALISE!
Dragons 2-2 Toofans
56' - SAVE, HARTE!
Hyderabad Toofans with constant pressure and David Harte saves yet again for the Tamil Nadu Dragons. They just can't seem to go past Harte tonight, do the Toofans.
Dragons 2-1 Toofans
52' - Chance missed for Toofans
A good steal from Devindar Walmiki and he creates a counter attack for the Toofans. A good pass into the circle on the right from Walmiki from where it is squared in.
However, Tim Brand is not in the best of positions to tap that ball in. THAT WAS CLOSE!
Dragons 2-1 Toofans
51' - SAVE, BIKRAMJIT!
A penalty corner for the Dragons and Blake Govers fires in a good drag flick. Bikramjit seems to have been beaten but that's until he puts his right hand out in the air to deflect it away.
Dragons 2-1 Toofans
47' - Toofans miss back to back PCs
The first drag flick from Gonzalo Peillat hits the first rusher Amit Rohidas. The second catches the foot of Anand Lakra before the third attempt is blocked by David Harte.
The Toofans take a shot off the rebound as well, but Arthur de Sloover puts it wide.
Dragons 2-1 Toofans
END OF THIRD QUARTER!
The Tamil Nadu Dragons took the lead in that quarter, thanks to Jip Janssen's drag flick. Later, David Harte protected that lead with his life as the Hyderabad Toofans searched desperately for an equaliser.
Dragons 2-1 Toofans
42' - SAVE, HARTE!
Another penalty corner for the Hyderabad Toofans and this time they try a variation. However, it is almost impossible to breach David Harte. The Irishman with yet another save, this time to his low left.
Dragons 2-1 Toofans
42' - HARTE SAVES, AGAIN!
A good drag flick from Amandeep Lakra and David Harte denies him and the Toofans with a save to his right.
Dragons 2-1 Toofans
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