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Hero Hockey India League: HIL GC beat Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2

Ranchi, Jan 12 (UNI): HIL GC defeated Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. Kane Russell (14′, 33′, 47′), and Sam Ward (23′) scored the goals for HIL GC while Blake Govers (32′) and Uttam Singh (56′) were the goalscorers for Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons. Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons started the first quarter strong as Tom Craig unleashed a powerful back-handed shot in the second minute, but it was met with a strong save by HIL GC’s goalkeeper James Mazarelo.

Central India's Premier English Daily

Central India's Premier English Daily

Credit: Centralchronicle

Key Highlights

  • Despite the strong start by the Dragons, it was HIL GC that dictated the play for the remaining quarter.
  • In the 6th minute, Prasant Barla was through on goal as he took a close-range shot on goal but it was saved by Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons goalkeeper David Harte.
  • In the 12th minute, HIL GC were awarded back-to-back penalty corners but Kane Russell and Manmeet Singh’s attempts on goal couldn’t reach the target.
  • Two minutes later, HIL GC won yet another penalty corner and this time, the current leading goalscorer of Hero HIL, Kane Russell (14′) did what he does best as he powered the ball into the net past everyone to score his seventh goal of the season and claim the lead.
  • HIL GC continued to maintain their high line and pressed Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons in their own half.
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Sources

  1. Hero Hockey India League: HIL GC beat Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2

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