Hyderabad Toofans Vs Soorma Hockey Club, HIL 2024-25 Highlights: HYDT Claim 4-3 Shootout Victory Over JSHC To Secure Bonus Point

Welcome to the live coverage of the Hockey India League 2024-25. In the first game of the day, Hyderabad Toofans try to take Soorma Hockey Club by storm.

Hyderabad Toofans

Goalkeepers: Vikas Dahiya, Dominic Dixon, Bikramjit Singh.

Defenders: Akshay Ravindra Avhad, Mukul Sharma, Amandeep Lakra, Devindar Walmiki, Gonzalo Peillat, Arthur de Sloover, Jacob Anderson, Sundram Singh Rajawat.

Midfielders: Zach Wallace, Rajinder Singh, Darshan Vibhav Gawkar, Nic Woods, Rahim Aakib Sayyed, Maico Casella, Sumit, Nilakanta Sharma.

Forwards: Timothy Daniel, Shilanand Lakra, Rohit Singh Irengbam, Talwinder Singh, Arshdeep Singh.

Soorma Hockey Club

Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Vincent Vanasch, Jashandeep Singh.

Defenders: Gurinder Singh, Ashu Maurya, Pradip Mandal, Nicolas Della Torre, Jeremy Hayward, Sukhvinder, Harmanpreet Singh (C).

Midfielders: Vivek Sagar Prasad, Ankush, Victor Wegnez, Prabhjot Singh, Sunit Lakra, Harjeet Singh, Nicolas Poncelet.

Forwards: Nicolas Keenan, Boris Burkhardt, Harish Somappa Mutagar, Phil Roper, Pawan Rajbhar, Gurjant Singh, Maninder Singh.

The Soormas have won the toss and will kick off the action. Harmanpreet is laser-focused, ready to steer his team to a much-needed win. The stadium is alive with roaring crowds, and it’s shaping up to be a perfect day for hockey.

The players are lined up, with the Soormas in blue and the Toofans in yellow. It’s time for the national anthem, let’s gear up for this moment of pride.

The Hyderabad Toofans wasted no time, striking early with an aggressive start. They earned the first circle penetration of the match, immediately putting Soorma’s defense under pressure with their relentless attack.

And the first goal of the match is here – and it’s Soorma dancing with joy. Nicolas Dela Torre broke the deadlock for Soorma Hockey Club with a clinical penalty corner. His drag-flick took a wicked deflection off the front rusher, sending the ball into the top right corner of the net. With this well-executed strike, Soorma take an early lead, 0-1, over Hyderabad Toofans.

It was a quiet first quarter, with Soorma edging ahead 1-0 after Nicolas Dela Torre converted a penalty corner. Hyderabad made several attempts to break through Soorma's defense, but the Soorma backline stayed solid, ensuring none of Hyderabad's forwards found an open shot inside the circle.

The second quarter is now underway at the Birsa Munda Stadium. Hyderabad are determined to find an equalizer, pushing forward with intent and trying to break down Soorma’s defense. The pressure is on as they look to level the score and make their mark on the game.

Hyderabad came out strong in the second quarter, launching an all-out attack and putting intense pressure on Soorma's defense. However, Soorma’s backline stood firm once again, holding their ground and preventing any further threats, keeping the scoreline unchanged.

Hyderabad Toofans had a golden opportunity to equalize, but Darshan couldn’t manage to redirect the ball into Soorma's goal. Despite the close chance, the score remains 0-1, with Soorma holding onto their lead as the teams head into halftime.

The third quarter is underway at the Birsa Munda Stadium with Soorma leading 1-0! The excitement builds as we look forward to an even better display of hockey in the second half.

Hyderabad Toofans finally find the equalizer as Amandeep Lakra converts a penalty corner with a powerful drag-flick. It’s the first corner of the match for Hyderabad, and the youngster’s clinical finish brings the score level at 1-1 against Soorma Hockey Club.

Hyderabad Toofans secured a crucial equalizer in the third quarter, setting up an exciting final period. Amandeep Lakra scored the goal, converting a powerful drag-flick on the team's first penalty corner of the match, bringing the score level at 1-1.

Arthur De Sloover made a fantastic run, stealing the ball from Soorma's defender and charging into their penalty circle. He found a good angle and unleashed a powerful shot, but Soorma’s goalkeeper Vincent was quick to cover the space and made an excellent save.

The score remains 1-1 between Hyderabad Toofans and Soorma Hockey Club.

Hyderabad Toofans won two penalty corners in quick succession, but Soorma’s defense stood strong, effectively blocking any attempt on goal. Despite a well-executed penalty-corner variation from the Toofans, they were unable to find the target, and the score remains tied at 1-1.

The match is set for penalties after Soorma’s final referral for obstruction. The referral revealed that the block had come off the stick, confirming the decision. It’s now all down to the shootout.

• HYDT 4-3 JSHC: Dixon seals the win for Toofans and secures a bonus point.

• HYDT 4-3 JSHC: Wallace stays calm and slots past Vanasch to keep Toofans in the hunt.

• HYDT 3-3 JSHC: Tim Brand equalizes for Soorma, sending the shootout into sudden death.

• HYDT 2-3 JSHC: Boris Burkhardt fires Soorma ahead with a composed finish.

• HYDT 2-2 JSHC: Arshdeep coolly converts to pull Toofans level in the shootout.

• HYDT 1-2 JSHC: Keenan denied again by a stellar save from Dixon.

• HYDT 1-2 JSHC: Keenan gets a second chance after a successful referral.

• HYDT 1-2 JSHC: Wallace chips delicately over Vanasch, narrowing the deficit for Toofans.

• HYDT 0-2 JSHC: Gurjan doubles Soorma’s lead with a clinical strike past Dixon.

• HYDT 0-1 JSHC: Vanasch denies Talwinder with a brilliant save, maintaining Soorma’s advantage.

• HYDT 0-1 JSHC: Poncellet places the ball in the top corner, giving Soorma the lead.

• HYDT 0-0 JSHC: Vanasch denies Casella, keeping the shootout alive.

• HYDT 0-0 JSHC: Dixon saves Vivek’s shot, as Toofans stay in the fight.

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Dixon made a crucial save in the shootout as Hyderabad Toofans triumphed, securing a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Soorma Hockey Club. With the shootout deadlocked, Toofans clinched the win, earning a valuable bonus point. Dixon's performance, especially his key save, played a pivotal role in Toofans' success in the dramatic conclusion to the match.

That's a wrap for this thrilling encounter, but don't go anywhere! It's a double-header night, and the action continues with Delhi SG Pipers taking on UP Rudras. Follow the live updates [HERE].