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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.
Team Gonasika (Photo Credit: HIL)
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:
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- 28 Jan 2025 3:34 PM GMT
HT: An entertaining first half comes to an end!
TEAM GONASIKA 2-3 HYDERABAD TOOFANS
What a half this has been!
From the first minute, there has been non-stop action from both sides, displaying excellent attacking hockey on both sides.
With 30 more minutes left to play, best believe there are more goals in this exciting match.
- 28 Jan 2025 3:30 PM GMT
Two-goal for either side in the space of one minute
TEAM GONASIKA 2-3 HYDERABAD TOOFANS
Araijeet Singh levelled things for Gonasika but just seconds later, Amandeep Lakra gave the Toofans their lead back.
This has been some half, with five goals being scored by both teams.
- 28 Jan 2025 3:21 PM GMT
22' GOAL!
Toofans call for a referral, claiming its not intentional interruption by a Toofans player, and it results in a penalty stroke! Toofans lose their referral, and Araijeet steps up to convert it, leveling the score at 2-2. What a turnaround!
- 28 Jan 2025 3:10 PM GMT
Quarter 2 starts!
The second quarter is underway! Both teams will be looking to capitalize on the momentum from the first quarter. Can Toofans extend their lead, or will Gonasika keep the pressure on? Stay tuned!
- 28 Jan 2025 3:07 PM GMT
End of Q1!
And that's the end of the first quarter! Toofans lead 2-1, with Gonasika pulling one back from the penalty stroke. It's been an action-packed opening 15 minutes—let's see how the rest of the match unfolds!
- 28 Jan 2025 3:03 PM GMT
12' GOAL!
Toofans bring in a different goalkeeper to deny the penalty stroke, but Gonasika makes no mistake and scores, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
Game on!
- 28 Jan 2025 3:01 PM GMT
12' Penalty stroke!
With just 3 minutes remaining in the first quarter, Gonasika earns the first penalty corner of the game. The ball hit the body of a Toofans player, and after a referral, the decision is overturned. Gonasika will now have a penalty stroke to try and get one back.
- 28 Jan 2025 2:53 PM GMT
6' GOAL!
Just 6 minutes in, and the Toofans have doubled their lead! Tim Brand scores a second field goal, further boosting their momentum in this important match.
- 28 Jan 2025 2:51 PM GMT
1' GOAL!
Jacob Anderson opens the scoring for the Toofans with a brilliant field goal, giving them an early lead in this crucial matchup!
