HIL 2024-25: Soorma Hockey Club Secures 2-1 Victory Over Delhi SG Pipers

Synopsis

In an exhilarating match, JSW Soorma Hockey Club edged past Delhi SG Pipers with a 2-1 victory in the HIL 2024-25. Early goals by Harjeet Singh and Gurjant Singh set the tone, while a late response from Corey Weyer fell short, securing Soorma's win at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium.

Key Takeaways

Harjeet Singh scored the opening goal.
Gurjant Singh doubled the lead shortly after.
Delhi SG Pipers fought back with a late goal.
Soorma maintained strong defensive play throughout.
Vincent Vanasch was pivotal in goal for Soorma.

Ranchi, Jan 22 (NationPress) Harjeet Singh and Gurjant Singh each netted a goal as JSW Soorma Hockey Club triumphed over Delhi SG Pipers with a score of 2-1 during the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium this Wednesday.

Harjeet Singh opened the scoring in the 9th minute, followed by Gurjant Singh adding to the tally in the 17th minute, giving Soorma an early advantage. Although Corey Weyer managed to score in the 59th minute, Delhi SG Pipers could not equalize.

Soorma began the match with the intent to spread the field and apply pressure, yet the Pipers fought back, controlling much of the possession. On a swift counterattack, Prabhjot set up Harjeet Singh, who unleashed a powerful shot from the top of the circle, beating Pipers’ goalkeeper Pawan and securing the lead.

Continuing their momentum into the second quarter, Gurjant Singh cleverly maneuvered around his defender and struck the ball past Benjamin Rennie, doubling Soorma’s advantage.

As the match progressed, the Pipers attempted to regain control, with shots from Dilraj Singh and Ky Wiillot, but Soorma’s defense held strong. The third quarter saw both teams exchanging attacks, yet neither could capitalize on their opportunities.

Towards the end of the quarter, Soorma nearly scored again, but a pass from Gurjant was intercepted. The Pipers earned a penalty corner soon after, yet Vincent Vanasch thwarted their efforts.

In the final quarter, the Pipers switched to a man-to-man defense. Despite this, Soorma managed to maintain possession. A counterattack nearly led to another Soorma goal, but Rohit intercepted a crucial pass.

The Pipers pushed forward and Corey Weyer scored after a rebound, narrowing the gap. They earned another penalty corner in the dying seconds, but Tomas Domene’s shot was saved by Vanasch, ensuring Soorma’s 2-1 victory.