HIL: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Vedanta Kalinga Lancers- Highlights
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League.
Ranchi hosted a crucial Hockey India League pool game between the Kalinga Lancers and Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, as both teams aimed to break into the top half of the standings.
Locked at 12 points each, the Lancers, with a game in hand, were under pressure to secure a win.
The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 5-3 in the thrilling match.
Jugraj scored twice, while Abhishek added one, and Pardeep Singh Sandhu sealed the victory.
Alexander Hendrickx netted a penalty corner for the Lancers, alongside goals from Thierry Brinkman and Angad Singh, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Tigers’ strong performance
As it happened:
Full time! The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers hold on to their 5-3 lead, securing a crucial win over the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers.
A thrilling match with plenty of goals and drama, but the Tigers emerge victorious!
Under 2 minutes to go—can the Lancers pull at least one more goal back to make it a thrilling finish?
The Lancers are all out attacking, throwing everything forward, but the Tigers are defending resolutely, holding strong to protect their 5-3 lead.
The Lancers have pulled out their goalkeeper to add an extra outfield player, going all-in with 10 minutes remaining in the game to chase an equalizer!
The fourth and final quarter begins! Both teams are pushing hard, with everything on the line in these last moments of the game.
The third quarter comes to an end, and the Tigers hold onto their lead with the score at 5-3. The Lancers continue to press, but the Tigers’ defense has held firm so far.
Penalty corner for the Lancers following a foul by Jugraj, but the Tigers’ defense steps up, and the attempt is saved!
Oh my goodness! The Tigers score their fifth in this goal fest in Ranchi. While it initially seemed like Pardeep’s goal, it’s officially awarded to Phil Roper. The Tigers extend their lead to 5-3!
Green card shown to Moirangthem of the Lancers. He’ll spend two minutes off the field, leaving the Lancers temporarily down a player.
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