In the Men’s Hockey India League, the UP Rudras defeated Delhi SG Pipers 3-1 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela last night. Goals by Floris Wortelboer, Kane Russell and Tanguy Cosyns helped UP Rudras bag three points and climb to number two on the points table. On the other hand, Jake Whetton was the lone scorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an outright victory in the league.
In another match, the Hyderabad Toofans beat Soorma Hockey Club in a penalty shootout sudden death yesterday. Zach Wallace scored for Hyderabad Toofans in sudden death while goalkeeper Dominic Dixson saved Nicolas Poncelet’s attempt to secure the bonus point for Hyderabad Toofans.
Today, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers will take on the Hyderabad Toofans at Rourkela. The Match is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm IST. Kalinga Lancers are placed in fifth position with 7 points from 5 matches. Hyderabad Toofans are positioned sixth, also with 7 points.