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HIL 2024-25: Hyderabad Toofans Secure Sudden Death Win Over Soorma Hockey Club
The Hyderabad Toofans began the game with a high press, making it difficult for Soorma Hockey Club to pass the ball around. This pressure resulted in a very early chance for Shilanand Lakra but his shot flew well over the goal. But Soorma found their rhythm as the quarter progressed and Nicolas Della Torre embarked on a scintillating run to beat multiple players and earn the first penalty corner of the game. Dello Torre again stepped up to find the back of the net and give Soorma Hockey Club the lead. Hyderabad Toofans went on to create a few chances of their own but were unable to score in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Hyderabad Toofans applied more pressure on Soorma Hockey Club but endured and embarked on a few counterattacks. Halfway through the quarter, Arshdeep pounced on a loose ball in the shooting circle but was unable to find the back of the net after bypassing Vincent Vanasch. The Toofans created numerous circle entries and shooting chances but the Soorma defence stood up to them and ensured the first half ended 1-0 in Soorma’s favour.
