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HIL: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Vedanta Kalinga Lancers- Highlights
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League.
Rarh Bengal Tigers rose to the second spot on the points table. (Photo credit: Hockey India)
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:
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- 24 Jan 2025 4:43 PM GMT
Full time!
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!
- 24 Jan 2025 4:40 PM GMT
68' Two minutes to go!
Under 2 minutes to go—can the Lancers pull at least one more goal back to make it a thrilling finish?
- 24 Jan 2025 4:31 PM GMT
55' All out attacking from Lancers!
The Lancers are all out attacking, throwing everything forward, but the Tigers are defending resolutely, holding strong to protect their 5-3 lead.
- 24 Jan 2025 4:26 PM GMT
50' Lancers pull out their gk!
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!
- 24 Jan 2025 4:19 PM GMT
Q4 Starts!
The fourth and final quarter begins! Both teams are pushing hard, with everything on the line in these last moments of the game.
- 24 Jan 2025 4:16 PM GMT
End of Q3!
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.
- 24 Jan 2025 4:13 PM GMT
43' Penalty corner for Lancers!
Penalty corner for the Lancers following a foul by Jugraj, but the Tigers’ defense steps up, and the attempt is saved!
- 24 Jan 2025 4:10 PM GMT
40' GOAL!
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!
- 24 Jan 2025 4:03 PM GMT
37' Green card for Moirangthem!
Green card shown to Moirangthem of the Lancers. He’ll spend two minutes off the field, leaving the Lancers temporarily down a player.
