Kalinga Lancers secured a 3-1 victory in a shootout against HIL GC after a 1-1 tie in regulation time at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium. Ajeet Yadav (19’) and Alexander Hendrickx (23’) scored during regulation time, with Kalinga Lancers now leading the Men’s HIL standings for the season.
In the initial stages, HIL GC dominated possession but failed to capitalize despite six circle entries. Kalinga Lancers, on the other hand, maintained their structure and responded well to counterattacks, even earning six circle entries themselves. Despite a penalty corner opportunity, the first quarter ended goalless.
HIL GC took the lead in the second quarter through Ajeet Yadav (19’), but Kalinga Lancers swiftly equalized with a powerful dragflick from Alexander Hendrickx (23’). The second half saw both teams battling for control, with HIL GC maintaining possession and the Lancers threatening on the counterattack.
As the match progressed, neither team managed to break the deadlock, leading to a shootout. The tense shootout ended with Dilpreet Singh securing the win for Kalinga Lancers after a strong performance by both goalkeepers.
