Arthur de sloover

Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium: Young goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh saved two penalties as Tamil Nadu Dragons secured a thrilling victory via a shoot-out against Hyderabad Toofans to begin their campaign with a bonus point in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai on Saturday.

The two teams were held at 3-3 in regulation time in the opening game of the season, before the Dragons clinched a 4-2 victory in the shootout, with Prince Deep Singh making two crucial saves.

In regulation time, Uttam Singh (4’), Thomas Sorsby (9’), and Karthi Selvam (32’) scored for Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons, while Amandeep Lakra (12’, 18’) and Arthur De Sloover (37’) scored for Hyderabad Toofans.