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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.
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UP Rudras celebrates (Photo credit: HIL)
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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- 29 Jan 2025 4:37 PM GMT
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That’s a wrap on this thrilling Hockey India League group-stage clash! UP Rudras fought hard and won the shootout 3-2, but it wasn’t enough to secure a playoff spot, as Tamil Nadu Dragons edged through with a crucial point.
- 29 Jan 2025 4:34 PM GMT
UP Rudras Win the Shootout 3-2, but Fall Short of Playoff Spot!
UP Rudras win the penalty shootout 3-2 after a tense back-and-forth battle, but despite the victory, they fail to qualify for the playoffs.
- 29 Jan 2025 4:20 PM GMT
Full-Time! UP Rudras 2-2 Tamil Nadu Dragons – We’re Heading to a Shootout!
After an intense battle, regulation time ends in a 2-2 draw, and this must-win clash will now be decided by a penalty shootout!
UP Rudras started strong, taking a 2-0 lead in the first quarter, but Tamil Nadu Dragons fought back brilliantly, with Jip Janssen and Thomas Sorsby scoring crucial goals to level the match.
- 29 Jan 2025 4:16 PM GMT
58' Final Minutes – Shootout Looming!
With just two minutes left on the clock, the score remains 2-2, and if neither team finds a late winner, we’re heading to a shootout!
- 29 Jan 2025 4:09 PM GMT
52' GOAL! Tamil Nadu Dragons Equalize!
What a dramatic moment in this high-stakes clash! Tamil Nadu Dragons win a penalty corner, but the first attempt is blocked. However, they get another opportunity, and this time, Thomas Sorsby produces an absolute stunner!
The ball is fired into the top corner with precision and power, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. But wait—the umpire decides to review the goal. After a tense few moments, the decision stands—the goal is given, and the Dragons are level!
It’s all to play for now in the dying minutes!