Walmiki’s lone goal guides Delhi to 2nd successive final
24 Feb 2014 4:08 AM IST
Walmiki scored a field goal in the 15th minute in front a packed 6,000 capacity stadium to dash Uttar Pradesh Wizards’ title hopes.
It was a keenly-contested fight between last year’s runners-up Waveriders and the Wizards. While the Waveriders had the better share of ball possession in the first half, the UP side dominated the proceedings in the second half. The only difference between the two sides in the evenly-matched contest was that the Waveriders made use of an early chance, whereas the Wizards were guilty of wasting numerous goal-scoring opportunities that came their way.
Wizards skipper VR Raghunath had a bad day in office as he failed to convert any of the three penalty corners his side earned in the match.
The Waveriders got the first real scoring opportunity in the 12th minute but wasted it as Rupinderpal Singh failed to capitalise on his side’s first penalty corner.
The Delhi outfit, however, took the lead soon through a field strike from Walimiki. An opportunist Walimiki found himself at the right place at the right time to deflect in from close range a Justin Reid-Ross’ pass.
WARRIORS PIP RANCHI IN 3-2 THRILLER
Punjab Jaypee Warriors eked out a highly entertaining tight fought game ousting defending champions Ranchi Rhinos 3-2 on Saturday.
It was a keenly-contested fight between last year’s runners-up Waveriders and the Wizards. While the Waveriders had the better share of ball possession in the first half, the UP side dominated the proceedings in the second half. The only difference between the two sides in the evenly-matched contest was that the Waveriders made use of an early chance, whereas the Wizards were guilty of wasting numerous goal-scoring opportunities that came their way.
Wizards skipper VR Raghunath had a bad day in office as he failed to convert any of the three penalty corners his side earned in the match.
The Waveriders got the first real scoring opportunity in the 12th minute but wasted it as Rupinderpal Singh failed to capitalise on his side’s first penalty corner.
The Delhi outfit, however, took the lead soon through a field strike from Walimiki. An opportunist Walimiki found himself at the right place at the right time to deflect in from close range a Justin Reid-Ross’ pass.
WARRIORS PIP RANCHI IN 3-2 THRILLER
Punjab Jaypee Warriors eked out a highly entertaining tight fought game ousting defending champions Ranchi Rhinos 3-2 on Saturday.
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