SG Pipers secured their first win of the Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. A brace from Tomas Domene and a standout goalkeeping performance from Tomas Santiago proved decisive for the Pipers. SG Pipers dominated the early phases, earning a flurry of penalty corners before Domene converted a drag-flick in the eighth minute to give his side the lead. Although Hyderabad grew into the contest and enjoyed greater possession in the second quarter, it was the Pipers who struck again against the run of play, with Domene doubling the advantage just before halftime. The Toofans finally broke through in the third quarter when Amandeep Lakra converted from a penalty corner to reduce the deficit. Hyderabad pushed relentlessly in the final quarter, earning multiple penalty corners and even a penalty stroke, but Santiago stood firm, denying Zachary Wallace from the spot and producing late saves to seal the win. Russell fires HIL GC to top …