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Men's HIL: Soorma Hockey Club Hand Table-toppers Kalinga Lancers Their First Defeat
JSW Soorma Hockey Club: JSW Soorma Hockey Club delivered a stunning performance to beat league leaders Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 2-1 in Match 26 of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.
Playing in their final league match, the table-topping Lancers were unable to break down a resilient Soorma side, whose composure kept their slim playoff aspirations alive. Victor Wegnez was named Player of the Match for his magnificent work rate in both attack and defence.
The match began cautiously, with both teams prioritising safety for the first five minutes. The Lancers created the first opening in the 6th minute through Henderson, but the Soorma defence stood firm. Although the Lancers controlled possession, Soorma looked dangerous on the counter, winning the first penalty corner in the 10th minute.
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