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Soorma Hockey Club ends Women’s HIL campaign with a win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Soorma Hockey Club ends Women’s HIL campaign with a win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

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Soorma Hockey Club concluded their Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26 season on a positive note with a hard-fought 3–2 win over finalists Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. Although the fixture had no bearing on the final standings, with Soorma already out of contention and the Tigers assured of a place in the title clash, both sides produced an intense and competitive contest. Sonam delivered a standout performance for Soorma and was named Player of the Match for her influential role in the victory. Soorma set the tempo early, pressing aggressively and keeping the Tigers under sustained pressure. Their attacking intent was rewarded in the 10th minute when Sonam capitalised from close range to give the Ranchi-based side a deserved lead. The Tigers attempted to respond through phases of possession but were unable to breach Soorma’s disciplined defensive structure before the break. The Tigers found their equaliser in the third quarter through league top-scorer Agustina Gorzelany, who converted a penalty corner to restore parity. …

Shrachi Bengal Tigers Edge SG Pipers in Shootout to Seal Women’s HIL Final Spot

Shrachi Bengal Tigers Edge SG Pipers in Shootout to Seal Women’s HIL Final Spot

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Shrachi Bengal Tigers booked their place in the Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26 final after edging past SG Pipers 0-0 (7-6) in a tense sudden-death shootout in Ranchi on Monday. The result earned the Tigers a crucial bonus point and set up a repeat clash against the Pipers in the summit showdown. In a striking repeat of their earlier league meeting, the contest once again ended goalless in regulation time before being decided in sudden death. While the outcome was decisive for the Tigers, the match carried little consequence for SG Pipers, who had already secured qualification for the final thanks to their commanding position at the top of the standings. Both teams began with intent in an evenly matched first quarter, trading early attacks. Shrachi Bengal Tigers earned an early penalty corner but failed to convert, while the Pipers responded with sustained possession and circle entries without finding a breakthrough. Goalkeepers dominate as shootout decides outcome The second and third quarters saw the Tigers apply consistent pressure, only to be denied repeatedly by SG …

Kane Russell hat-trick seals dramatic 3–2 win for HIL GC over SG Pipers in Men’s HIL

Kane Russell hat-trick seals dramatic 3–2 win for HIL GC over SG Pipers in Men’s HIL

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HIL GC produced a thrilling late surge to edge past SG Pipers 3–2 in their opening fixture of the Hockey India League 2025–26 season at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, with drag-flicker Kane Russell striking a decisive hat-trick. The contest began at a high tempo, with SG Pipers looking sharper in the early exchanges. Their quick ball movement and intent in attack earned them an early penalty corner, though they were unable to make it count. HIL GC gradually found their rhythm, responding with probing attacks of their own, but the opening quarter ended goalless after strong goalkeeping at both ends. The second quarter followed a similar pattern, with both sides trading circle entries and testing defensive structures. Despite sustained pressure and several promising chances, neither team could break the deadlock, leaving the match finely balanced at half-time. Penalty corner drama decides contest The game came alive in the third quarter when SG Pipers finally found the breakthrough. Ky Willott showed excellent awareness inside the circle to lift the ball over …

Soorma Hockey Club notch first win of Women’s HIL season with victory over Ranchi Royals

Soorma Hockey Club notch first win of Women’s HIL season with victory over Ranchi Royals

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Soorma Hockey Club registered their maiden victory of the Women’s Hockey India League 2025–26 season with a hard-fought 2–1 win over Ranchi Royals at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. Soorma made an ideal start to the contest, striking within the opening minute. After earning back-to-back penalty corners, Penny Squibb converted the second attempt with a precise drag-flick to give her side an early advantage. The Australian forward remained influential at both ends, producing a crucial goal-line clearance shortly after to preserve the lead as Ranchi attempted to respond. Ranchi Royals gradually settled into the contest and enjoyed a strong second quarter, pushing Soorma deep into their own half. Despite registering multiple circle entries and penalty corners, the hosts were unable to break through a well-organised Soorma defence, which maintained its shape and composure to ensure a 1–0 lead at the break. The pressure finally told after the interval. Ranchi found the equaliser in the 35th minute when Hannah Cotter carved through the defence and set up Agostina …

SG Pipers edge past JSW Soorma 1-0 to maintain perfect start in Women’s HIL

SG Pipers edge past JSW Soorma 1-0 to maintain perfect start in Women’s HIL

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SG Pipers continued their winning momentum in the Women’s Hero Hockey India League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club in Ranchi on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten run to two matches in the 2025–26 season. The contest was settled early, with Pipers captain Navneet Kaur striking in the fourth minute. Showing composure and skill, Navneet intercepted a loose pass in her own half, carried the ball forward at pace, beat two defenders near the circle and finished clinically to give her side the lead. The goal proved decisive in a match dominated by tactical discipline and defensive organisation. JSW Soorma responded with increased attacking intent, pushing numbers forward and testing the Pipers’ defensive structure. However, SG Pipers defended in numbers and closed down space effectively, ensuring they carried their slender advantage through the opening quarter. Soorma earned the first penalty corner of the match in the second quarter but were unable to make the opportunity count. As the pressure mounted, SG Pipers focused on retaining possession and slowing the tempo, forcing their …