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Ranchi Royals beat Hyderabad Toofans to set up summit clash vs Kalinga Lancers

Ranchi Royals beat Hyderabad Toofans to set up summit clash vs Kalinga Lancers

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Ranchi Royals registered a sensational 3-2 win over Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 to enter the men’s Hockey India League final here on Sunday. Royals will face Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the title clash on Monday. It was a hat-trick of goals by Tom Boon (13′, 15′, 34′) that ensured Royals book their place in the final, and the Toofans replied through Jacob Anderson (5′) and Amandeep Lakra (38′). It was top-class action between the two teams with Toofans getting off the blocks with a sensational goal by Anderson in the 5th minute. It was a goal brilliantly set-up by India’s rising midfielder Rajinder Singh who tackled almost three defenders, swiftly making his way from the right flank to find Anderson poised in front of the goal to get the perfect deflection. The 1-0 lead by Toofans put them in good stead but they ended up squandering it when they gave away two easy PCs to Ranchi Royals.With Boon in their ranks, Royals were sure to capitalise on it. Boon struck two back-to-back goals with …

Women’s HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals | Hockey News

Women’s HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals | Hockey News

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Heading into the second edition of Women’s Hockey India League, Navneet Kaur’s pre-season hope was to play more attacking hockey, combine better with her teammates, and contribute more from set pieces. “I don’t have a number in mind for the number of goals,” she had said to The Indian Express. “But I do want to contribute more. I want to focus on our Penalty Corner attack because it is something I did well in the recent Asia Cup.” And that is exactly what the SG Pipers captain did, breaking the deadlock against Ranchi Royals and eventually leading her side to a 2-0 win on the opening night in Ranchi. Despite Royals having the better of the early exchanges, it was the Pipers who got close to opening the scoring. A high ball, caused by Ranchi losing possession deep in their territory, bounced in front of Navneet. The captain smartly batted it down almost like a tennis forehand, into the circle. Bichu Devi initially let the ball through because the shot came from outside the circle …

Gonasika edge Toofans in shootout after thrilling 3-3 draw

Gonasika edge Toofans in shootout after thrilling 3-3 draw

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Team Gonasika secured two points after a dramatic shootout victory over Hyderabad Toofans, who settled for one point, following a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time in their final pool-stage clash of the Hockey India League. Despite Toofans’ early dominance, Gonasika showed immense resilience, with Victor Charlet emerging as the hero with a brace, including the crucial equalizer in the final quarter. Hyderabad Toofans wasted no time in asserting their dominance, finding the net within the very first minute. Jacob Anderson capitalized on a defensive lapse from Gonasika to slot home a well-taken field goal, giving Toofans the perfect start. Just five minutes later, Tim Brand doubled the lead with another field goal, leaving Gonasika stunned as they trailed 2-0 within six minutes. However, Gonasika were quick to respond. They won their first penalty corner in the 12th minute, and after a review, it was upgraded to a penalty stroke due to a Toofans defender’s infringement. Victor Charlet stepped up and calmly converted, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Trading Blows in the Second Quarter The …