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HIL 2024-25: Anderson’s Goal In Vain, Oliver Payne Inspires Team Gonasika To Shootout Win
Earlier, the Hyderabad Toofans made a scintillating start as Anderson scored the fastest goal in HIL history. The Australian latched on to a defensive error and surged into the circle before smashing the ball into the goal in the 20th-second.
The Toofans, who took the lead inside the opening minute, found their second goal in the sixth minute. Maico Casella’s silky stickwork took him to the edge of the box and he drilled a fiery pass towards the goal. Brand, anticipating the pass, stuck his stick out at the right moment to deflect the ball into the roof of the net and make it 2-0 to the Toofans. Team Gonasika found a way back into the contest in the 12th minute when they were awarded a penalty stroke. Charlet stepped up to the opportunity and beat Dominic Dixon despite the keeper going the wrong way. After the first quarter, the game hung in the balance, with the Toofans holding on to a 2-1 lead.
