HHIL Match 16: Kalinga loses but not disgraced

New franchise Kalinga Lancers gave a find account of themselves before going down by narrowest of the margin at Ranchi today in the ongoing Hero Hockey India League

Great Britain’s star Ashley Jackson converted first penalty corner Ranchi Rhinos got to give his side early lead but things did not progress the same fashion later, as the lowly rated but highly improving Kalinga Lancers had different idea.

The visiting side equalized 3 minutes before the hooter, after three consecutive penalty corners takes hit the charger Amit Rohidass, but when on the fourth Gonzalo Peillat replied.

A minute before the third quarter Kalinga took the lead, for the first in five matches.

Lalit showcases good stick work, entered the circle from the right flank, and then again dodged a defender with a lot of body feint before passing a short ball to Kiel Brown, who just beat charging goalkepper Francisco Cortes.

The fourtunes of the game changed in favour of the hosts when in 56th minute, captain Furste dived to his full length to connect a pass from right

Then came the turn of Amon Tikey, who turned full to effect a forehand after getting a pass from Floris Evers, who of late produced some scintillating forays into the circle.

This Amon’s goal stood the remainder of eight minutes, that fetched full points for the home team, who are now third placed in the table below only Delhi Waveriders and Punjab Warriors.

For his all round display, and also for the goal that changed the course of match in favour of his side, captain Maritz Furste was declared Man of the Match.