HHIL Match 12: Kalinga Lancers lose a hard fought battle

Kalinga Lancers succumbed to Delhi Waveriders 4-3 after playing a hard fought battle. The Lancers, which had lost 5-0 in earlier encounter against Delhi, surprised everyone with their quick moves and aggressive hockey.

After Rupinder scored the first goal for Delhi Waveriders off a Penalty Corner, Lucas Villa came to the rescue of Lancers equalizing the score with his Penalty stroke. Delhi goalie Jacobi was completely beaten as he dived in the opposite direction of the ball.

However, Simon Child lived up to his reputation and scored a brilliant reverse which could not be anticipated by Harjot Singh. By the end of first half, the Waveriders were leading 2-1.

Simon Child shone in the third quarter again when he and Yuvraj Walmiki combined to gift another goal to Delhi. Trailing by two goals, the Lancers now looked hungry for a comeback.

The chance came in the third quarter itself when Gonzalo Peillat, after missing two penalty corners finally managed to cage the ball in the nets, reducing the score margin.

Fourth quarter witnessed neck to neck competition when Lucas Villa’s slight deflection of Gonzalo’s Penalty flick ensured the equalizer for the Lancers. However, Arjun Hallappa denied the home team of an easy draw after his rebound wen straight into the nets.