Gorzelany on target again as Tigers edge out Royals; Soorma Hockey Club part ways with coach Jude Menezes
Shrachi Bengal Tigers moved into the second spot after securing a 1-0 victory against Ranchi Royals in the women’s Hockey India League at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Sunday in Ranchi. It was a familiar name on the scoresheet against as ace dragflicker Agustina Gorzelany (37’) scored the decisive goal of the game to help her side register three points, and reverse a 0-5 defeat against Royals from their previous meeting. Heading into this match on the back of consecutive wins, Royals began the game on the front foot with their midfield controlling the tempo in the opening exchanges. They had five penalty corners and seven circle penetrations in the first quarter, but couldn’t find a way past Jennifer Rizzo in goal for the Tigers. Playing on the counter attack, the Tigers had a late opportunity of their own before Bichu Devi Kharibam pulled off a couple of sharp saves for the home side towards the end of a stop-start first quarter that went on for nearly 30 minutes with numerous …
