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HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons win shootout to advance to semis- Highlights

UP Rudras lost to Tamil Nadu Dragons in shootout in the final group stage match of Hockey India League.

HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons win shootout to advance to semis- Highlights
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UP Rudras celebrates (Photo credit: HIL)

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The Bridge Desk

Updated: 29 Jan 2025 4:40 PM GMT

In a must-win clash, UP Rudras started strong, racing to a 2-0 lead in the first quarter through Sudeep Chirmako and Lalit Kumar.

However, Tamil Nadu Dragons fought back, with Jip Janssen scoring from a penalty corner in Q3 before Thomas Sorsby’s stunning goal leveled the match in Q4.

With no late winner, the game went to a shootout, where UP Rudras prevailed 3-2. Despite the win, the Rudras missed out on a playoff spot, while the Dragons’ one point from the shootout loss was enough to keep them in contention.

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