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WHIL: Soorma Hockey Club enters the final of WHIL- Highlights
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It all comes down to the final league match of the Women's Hockey India League (WHIL) to decide who are the two finalists of the inaugural edition.
Soorma Hockey Club and Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers go head to head and the result today will determine who will play Odisha Warriors in the final on January 26.
Soorma has the advantage heading into the match with a three-point lead, but an outright win today for Bengal could put a wrench in Soorma's finals aspirations.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 24 Jan 2025 1:23 PM GMT
35' A quick counter-attack from Soorma!
Sharmila Devi made a quick run on the right flank to find Stapenhorst but was well tackled by Rarh's defense and a great attacking move faded away.
SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 3-0 BENGAL TIGERS
- 24 Jan 2025 1:09 PM GMT
Halftime: SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 3-0 BENGAL TIGERS
What a first half from Soorma Hockey Club!
They have put themselves in a commanding position to take the second finalist spot that is up for grabs!
Bengal started very badly, and it was only after conceding three they managed to inflict any sort of attack against Soorma.
But in sports, you can never say never. One early goal can change it all, so Bengal won't be giving up hope
Join us back in ten minutes for all the second half coverage!
- 24 Jan 2025 1:03 PM GMT
24' Vandana Kataria puts it in a dangerous area but no attackers in the cirlce
SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 3-0 BENGAL TIGERS
Good run from Vandana down the left side, and she puts in a quick low cross across the goal but no Bengal attacker is waiting to deflect it goalward.
- 24 Jan 2025 12:59 PM GMT
20' Wonderful shot from Hina but just wide!
SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 3-0 BENGAL TIGERS
Soorma is showing no signs of slowing down as Hina Bano lets a powerful backhand but it flies just wide of the post!
This match is played at a very high pace, especially by Soorma Hockey Club!
- 24 Jan 2025 12:57 PM GMT
18' Bengal shows some life finally!
SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 3-0 BENGAL TIGERS
Roisin Upton's shot was just wide of the Soorma goal, in what was Bengal's first proper attack of the match.
Since the third goal, Bengal have looked sharp but is it too late?
- 24 Jan 2025 12:54 PM GMT
16' SOORMA MAKE IT THREE! WHAT A SHOT FROM CHARLOTTE!
SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 2-0 BENGAL TIGERS
Soorma have put the game to rest! What a shot from Charlotte Englebert!
A backhand shot from inside the circle thundered into the back of the net.
Bengal Tigers are in tatters, their finals hope crumbling right in front of them!
- 24 Jan 2025 12:51 PM GMT
Second quarter begins!
SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 2-0 BENGAL TIGERS
Soorma are two goals to the good, can the Tigers produce a moment of inspiration and light this match up?
- 24 Jan 2025 12:50 PM GMT
15' First PC of the match for Soorma!
SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 2-0 BENGAL TIGERS
Soorma get the first PC but makes a meal of it and with that, the first quarter is at an end!
Soorma have been brilliant so far, and Bengal's lackadaisical gameplay is playing right into their favor!
Time is running out for Bengal and they need to wake up before it is too late.
- 24 Jan 2025 12:48 PM GMT
14' Yet another silly turnover!
SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 2-0 BENGAL TIGERS
Bengal are looking out of their depth and are looking clueless at the moment!
Another careless turnover that almost resulted in the third goal, saved by the defender's stick!
- 24 Jan 2025 12:44 PM GMT
11' Sonam almost made it 3-0!
SOORMA HOCKEY CLUB 2-0 BENGAL TIGERS
Bengal continue to mess up simple passes, and this time Sonam's shot goes above the goal!
