Gonzalo Peillat (21\u2019, 48\u2019), Arthur de Sloover (31\u2019), and Tim Brand (33\u2019) scored for the Toofans, lifting their team to second place in the league standings with 13 points from seven matches, just behind the Dragons, who remain on top with 15 points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The match started evenly, with both teams creating a few chances in the first quarter. The Dragons came close to scoring through a penalty corner, but Hyderabad goalkeeper Vikas Dahiya made a fine save to deny Blake Govers. The Toofans nearly broke the deadlock at the end of the quarter when Arthur de Sloover set up Maico Casella, but Tamil Nadu\u2019s David Harte made a crucial save.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Toofans took the lead in the 21st minute after winning a penalty corner. Peillat capitalized on the opportunity, firing a powerful drag flick into the top corner of the net.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hyderabad continued their momentum after halftime, doubling their lead within a minute of the restart. De Sloover recovered from a missed trap to slam the ball into the back of the net. Just two minutes later, Tim Brand added a third, deflecting Jacob Anderson\u2019s pass into goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Dragons struggled to find their rhythm as Hyderabad\u2019s solid defense kept them at bay. Peillat struck again in the fourth quarter, converting the Toofans\u2019 17th penalty corner with a precise flick between the goalkeeper and the post defender.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Dragons\u2019 attack faltered throughout the match, with Blake Govers unable to find his usual scoring touch. Despite having an extra player in the final minutes after Talwinder Singh\u2019s yellow card, Tamil Nadu couldn\u2019t break through.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Dragons struggled to find their rhythm as Hyderabad\u2019s solid defense kept them at bay. Peillat struck again in the fourth quarter, converting the Toofans\u2019 17th penalty corner with a precise flick between the goalkeeper and the post defender.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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