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HIL 2024-25: Hyderabad Toofans Bag Bonus Point With Shootout Win Over Delhi SG Pipers
Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium: After making a dream start with two early goals via Amandeep Lakra (11') and Gonzalo Peillat (13'), Hyderabad Toofans squandered the lead to allow Delhi SG Pipers to bounce back and draw 2-2 in regulation time in a thrilling clash in the Hockey India League 2025 on the New Year's Eve. It was goals by Dilraj Singh (21') and Gareth Furlong (50') that helped SG Pipers equalise. However, Toofans held their nerves to clinch the bonus point with a 5-4 win in the shootout.
Riding on their opening match victory against Team Gonasika, Delhi SG Pipers made positive forays into the striking circle. Leading the charge was Jake Whetton who showcased his quick dribbling skills to enter the top of the striking circle to take an ambitious shot on goal but was blocked away by Vikas Dahiya of Hyderabad Toofans.
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