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HIL Highlights: Soorma Hockey Club beats Tamil Nadu Dragons in shoot-out – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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HIL Highlights: The Harmanpreet Singh-led Soorma Hockey Club emerged victorious with a bonus point against the Tamil Nadu Dragons in the 2024 Hockey India League match on Sunday at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela.
After a goalless three quarters, the Dragons broke the deadlock with Nathan Ephramus finding the net via a penalty corner. Gujrant Singh followed the suit as the Soormas equalised within minutes.
As the match head into shoot-out goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch stood tall for the Soormas with two saves.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 29 Dec 2024 4:14 PM GMT
54' - SOORMA SCORESSS!
A school-boy error from Sudev hands Soorma Hockey Club a penalty corner. Jeremy Hayward takes the drag flick and it is blocked by Harte. The rebound goes to Gurjant Singh, who lobs the ball in.
THE SCORES ARE LEVEL!
Soorma 1-1 Dragons
- 29 Dec 2024 4:07 PM GMT
50' - Medical attention for Uttam
Harmanpreet Singh enters the circle and takes a shot. Uttam Singh tries to block it, but instead copes a blow to the back of his wrist. A quick medical intervention.
Soorma 0-1 Dragons
- 29 Dec 2024 4:05 PM GMT
49' - TAMIL NADU DRAGONS SCOREEE!
A PC for Tamil Nadu Dragons, but Amit Rohidas' dragflick hits the first rusher. They get a second PC and this time it is Jip Jansen with the drag flick.
The flick is blocked by Soorma goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch, but Nathan Ephramus finds himself just at the right position to send it in. It was messy. But how does it matter? The Dragons rejoice!
The Soormas asked for a review on that goal and are proven wrong. They lose their review. The Dragons are on cloud nine.
Soorma 0-1 Dragons
- 29 Dec 2024 4:00 PM GMT
47' - Solid block from Thomas Sorsby
A dangerous stick rise on Gurinder Singh inside the circle and he asks for a PC. The Soormas are handed a PC. But Thomas Sorsby at the post, just blocks the dragflick with his stick. That was phenomenal!
Soorma 0-0 Dragons
- 29 Dec 2024 3:55 PM GMT
END OF THIRD QUARTER
15 minutes more have passed, but the deadlock remains. There was a lot more attacking intent this quarter, but nothing has really translated. Both teams are matching each other move for move and it would be interesting to see if any of these sides have an ace up their sleeve in the last 15 minutes.
Soorma 0-0 Dragons
- 29 Dec 2024 3:50 PM GMT
43' - Good defending from Sukhvinder
The Tamil Nadu Dragons try to penetrate from the right flank via Mohammed Raheel, but Sukhvinder not only blocks him but also steals the ball. Victor Wegnez is thrilled with that effort from the Indian.
Soorma 0-0 Dragons
- 29 Dec 2024 3:41 PM GMT
35' - SAVE, DAVID HARTE!
The Soorma Hockey Club come to attack and Jip Jansen fails to get his foot out of the way. A penalty corner for the Soormas.
Harmanpreet Singh takes the drag flick, but David Harte extends his leg out and the ball just bounces off it and reaches the mid-field almost. That was ferocious from Harmanpreet and equally good save from Harte.
Soorma 0-0 Dragons
- 29 Dec 2024 3:39 PM GMT
34' - PC MISSED, DRAGONS!
A penalty corner for Tamil Nadu Dragons after a foot inside the circle from a Soorma Hockey Club defender. However, Jip Jansen's dragflick is wide once again.
Soorma 0-0 Dragons
- 29 Dec 2024 3:37 PM GMT
33' - A good run from Soorma
A good run into the circle from the Soorma Hockey Club, led by Wegnez. But the Tamil Nadu defence stays tall. The attacks ends after a wild swing inside the circle from Gurjant.
Soorma 0-0 Dragons
- 29 Dec 2024 3:35 PM GMT
31' - Back for the second half
The second half is underway and Tamil Nadu Dragons start with the possession. A lot to play for in the next 30 minutes.
