WHIL: Delhi SG Pipers edges out Odisha Warriors in the shootout- Highlights
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In the final leg of the Women's Hockey India League (WHIL) group stage, and the penultimate match, Odisha Warriors took on the Delhi SG Pipers, in Rachi on Thursday.
Odisha wanted an outright win to seal their spot in the final of the inaugural edition of the WHIL, with Bengal Tigers breathing down their neck.
Despite a disappointing tournament for Delhi, they ended the tournament on a high note with a shootout win.
As it happened:
Delhi SG Pipers ended their campaign at the women's Hockey India league with a shootout win in their final league match. This is also just their second win of the season and their first in the shootout.
On the other hand, Odisha Warriors gained a crucial one point from the match and confirmed their place in the final of the inaugural edition of the WHIL.
The match enters the shoot-off as none of the teams had any shot on target in the final quarter.
Odisha Warriors had the most of the possession but they weren't looking for a fierce attack and were just rotating the ball on the baseline in the corner.
Both teams are trying to build an attack but not going full-fledged to maintain their defensive setup.
ODISHA WARRIORS 1-1 DELHI SG PIPERS
Odisha is using both their wings to try to enter the Pipers's defense and find a winner. But, Delhi Pipers not letting them any entry into their circle and looking for a counter-attack of their own.
ODISHA WARRIORS 1-1 DELHI SG PIPERS
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