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HIL: Team Gonasika secure a shootout win to see off Toofans- Highlights
Team Gonasika defeated Hyderabad Toofans in the second last matchday of Hockey India league group stage.
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Gonasika edged past Hyderabad Toofans in a thrilling encounter, winning the match in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 3-3 draw in regulation time.
Toofans started strong, with Jacob Anderson scoring in the very first minute via a field goal, followed by Tim Brand doubling the lead in the 6th minute. However, Gonasika responded well, earning a penalty stroke in the 12th minute, which Victor Charlet converted to pull one back.
The second quarter saw end-to-end action as both teams traded penalty corner goals—Amandeep Lakra extended Toofans’ lead to 3-1 in the 25th minute, but Araijeet Singh Hundal converted another penalty stroke for Gonasika just a minute earlier in the 24th minute, ensuring they stayed within touching distance.
With a 3-2 lead going into the final quarter, Toofans tried to hold on, but Victor Charlet struck again in the 55th minute from a penalty corner to level the game at 3-3, sending the match into a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Gonasika held their nerve, converting three of their four attempts, while Toofans faltered under pressure, missing multiple chances. Gonasika completed their comeback and secured a hard-fought victory!
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 28 Jan 2025 4:17 PM GMT
55' Penalty corner for Gonasika!
Gonasika are throwing everything they’ve got to get back into the game, pushing forward with urgency and they win a penalty corner. Can they find the equalizer, or will Toofans hold their ground?
- 28 Jan 2025 4:08 PM GMT
44' Almost an equalizer!
Gonasika launch a brilliant counterattack, but Toofans respond with some stellar defending to shut it down and clear the danger. Solid work at the back!
- 28 Jan 2025 4:06 PM GMT
Quarter 4 starts!
The final quarter is underway! Toofans are just 15 minutes away from a crucial win, but Gonasika will be looking to stage a comeback. Can they hold on, or is there more drama to come?
- 28 Jan 2025 4:01 PM GMT
End of third quarter!
And that’s the end of the third quarter! Toofans hold on to their 3-2 lead, dominating possession and keeping Gonasika under constant pressure. One quarter to go—can they seal the win?
- 28 Jan 2025 4:00 PM GMT
45' ALMOST!
Toofans come agonizingly close to scoring a fourth goal, slicing through Gonasika’s non-existent defense. The pressure is relentless!
- 28 Jan 2025 3:57 PM GMT
42' Pressure game from Toofans!
Toofans are piling the pressure on Gonasika as we approach the end of the third quarter, and their efforts pay off—they win a penalty corner!
- 28 Jan 2025 3:48 PM GMT
34' Penalty corner for Toofans!
Toofans earn a penalty corner as they look to extend their 3-2 lead in the third quarter. The initial attempt leads to another corner, but Gonasika's defense stands strong and clears the danger.
- 28 Jan 2025 3:45 PM GMT
Wonderful save by Oliver Payne!
Toofans win a PC early into the second half, and the dragflick was packed with a lot of power, but Payne got down extremely well to his left and made the save.
It remains 3-2 in favor of the Toofans.
- 28 Jan 2025 3:42 PM GMT
We're underway for the second half!
Toofans head coach Pasha Gademan told he was unhappy with the way his team has played so far.
Will we see a different Toofans side? Only one way to find out as Hyderabad Toofans get the ball rolling for the second half.