Punjab rout debutants Kalinga 7-3
29 Jan 2014 5:31 AM IST
Sandeep scored in the 28th and 40th minutes from the penalty corners after Dharamvir Singh (5th) and Lucas Martin Rey (22nd) had given the Punjab side a flying start in the match.
Affan Yousaf and Simon Orchard then struck in quick succession in the 30th and 32nd minutes as JPW went 5-0 ahead at the breather as the hapless home side, playing their debut HIL match, were completely outplayed by the visiting team.
Kalinga Lancers, under India head coach Terry Walsh, recovered some lost ground in the second session, scoring three goals, through Argentine Gonzalo Pelliat (37th and 45th) and Mandeep Antil (58th). Star Australian forward and JPW captain Jamie Dwyer completed the tally for the Punjab side with a 49th minute goal.
The Punjab side are now on top of the league table with 11 points from two wins and loss. Kalinga play Delhi Waveriders on January 30 in their first away match while JPW take on the Delhi side in the Punjab side’s second away match this year.
Wizards will be a tough challenge for us: Turner
MUMBAI: Mumbai Magicians’ forward Glenn Turner said on Tuesday a tough challenge awaits them in the next match where the face a confident Uttar Pradesh Wizards but will try their best to secure a win on home turf in the second edition of the Hero Hockey India League on Wednesday. ‘I think every game in this league is going to be very tough. Every team is pretty close. Even last year when we won one game, every game was pretty close. Tomorrow’s match is going to be tough because they (Uttar Pradesh Wizards) are going to come in with a lot of confidence after their win (over Ranchi Rhinos). We will come with a lot of fight tomorrow and in front of our home fans, hopefully we can get a win,’ the Australian striker said.
Mumbai finished with the wooden spoon in the last edition and has made 11 changes in the squad but Turner said the team is gelling well this year and has got some experienced players in their side. The Uttar Pradesh franchise, on the other hand, had stunned defending champions Ranchi Rhinos 3-2 in their league opener.
Affan Yousaf and Simon Orchard then struck in quick succession in the 30th and 32nd minutes as JPW went 5-0 ahead at the breather as the hapless home side, playing their debut HIL match, were completely outplayed by the visiting team.
Kalinga Lancers, under India head coach Terry Walsh, recovered some lost ground in the second session, scoring three goals, through Argentine Gonzalo Pelliat (37th and 45th) and Mandeep Antil (58th). Star Australian forward and JPW captain Jamie Dwyer completed the tally for the Punjab side with a 49th minute goal.
The Punjab side are now on top of the league table with 11 points from two wins and loss. Kalinga play Delhi Waveriders on January 30 in their first away match while JPW take on the Delhi side in the Punjab side’s second away match this year.
Wizards will be a tough challenge for us: Turner
MUMBAI: Mumbai Magicians’ forward Glenn Turner said on Tuesday a tough challenge awaits them in the next match where the face a confident Uttar Pradesh Wizards but will try their best to secure a win on home turf in the second edition of the Hero Hockey India League on Wednesday. ‘I think every game in this league is going to be very tough. Every team is pretty close. Even last year when we won one game, every game was pretty close. Tomorrow’s match is going to be tough because they (Uttar Pradesh Wizards) are going to come in with a lot of confidence after their win (over Ranchi Rhinos). We will come with a lot of fight tomorrow and in front of our home fans, hopefully we can get a win,’ the Australian striker said.
Mumbai finished with the wooden spoon in the last edition and has made 11 changes in the squad but Turner said the team is gelling well this year and has got some experienced players in their side. The Uttar Pradesh franchise, on the other hand, had stunned defending champions Ranchi Rhinos 3-2 in their league opener.
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