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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:
Live Updates
- 24 Jan 2025 3:19 PM GMT
22' Opportunity for Lancers!
Penalty corner for the Lancers, but it’s expertly saved by the Tigers’ defense, keeping the score level at 2-2.
- 24 Jan 2025 3:17 PM GMT
21' Game heats up!
It’s an end-to-end game now, with both teams pushing hard and creating chances at either end. The intensity is palpable!
- 24 Jan 2025 3:15 PM GMT
16' GOAL!
Within seconds, Rupinder Pal equalizes for the Tigers, converting a penalty corner with precision! The score is now 2-2.
- 24 Jan 2025 3:13 PM GMT
Q2 begins!
The second quarter is underway as both teams look to gain control and make their mark on the game!
- 24 Jan 2025 3:04 PM GMT
End of quarter 1!
The first quarter comes to an end with an intense battle on the field. The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers lead the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 2-1.
- 24 Jan 2025 3:04 PM GMT
14' Lancers dominating!
The Lancers are on the attack, focusing heavily on the right flank and overloading that side to create opportunities.
- 24 Jan 2025 3:00 PM GMT
11' GOAL!
Just seconds later, the Lancers regain their lead as Thierry Brinkman finds the back of the net! The score now stands at 2-1 in favor of the Lancers.
- 24 Jan 2025 2:59 PM GMT
11' GOAL!
Goal for the Tigers! Jugraj proves unstoppable once again, scoring his 8th of the league and 7th from a penalty corner. Pathak has no chance of denying that strike!
It’s now 1-1.
- 24 Jan 2025 2:56 PM GMT
10' Brilliant goalkeeping!
What a chance for the Tigers! Pathak with a brilliant piece of goalkeeping and keeps the Lancers in the lead.
- 24 Jan 2025 2:52 PM GMT
6' GOAL!
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers earn a penalty corner, and Angad steps up to deliver, smashing the ball into the top of the goal. Despite a brief scuffle, the goal is allowed, giving the Lancers an early edge!
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 1-0 Bengal Tigers!
