Jaypee Punjab Warriors’ Win Showed Kalinga Lancers Way Out of the Winning Race in HIL

February 8, 2016

Kalinga Lancers at their homeland Kalinga Stadium defeated by the visiting team Jaypee Punjab Warriors. The match was really interesting to see as the clash between both the teams was full of energy.
First two quarters were goalless because of the strong defence of both the teams. Lancers made their first penalty corner to register their opening score 1-0 in the 42nd minute of the game. The third quarter ended with the score of 1-0 in the favor of Kalingas.

Hockey India League - Punjab Warriors Vs Kalinga Lancers

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The Simon Orchard in the 48th minute scored a field goal giving a 2-1 lead to Punjab warriors over the home team. The Lancers tried hard to break the score and get the lead but failed to score any goal.
Satbir Singh from Punjab Warriors shot another goal giving his team a lead of 4-1 in the 58th minute was the final goal of the match. The match ended with a score of 4-1 in the favor of Punjab warriors. Kalinga Lancers with loss of this match were out of the race to win HIL 2016.

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