Moritz Fuerste led from the front
as Kalinga Lancers ended Dabang Mumbai dreams of lifting the coveted trophy in
their first ever final appearance. Fuerste scored twice while Glenn Turner
stuck once in the 18th minute to help Lancers win their first ever
Hockey India League title.
Table toppers Dabang Mumbai who
have shown great consistency through the league were kept in the hunt right
from the word go with Kalinga Lancers showcasing some class act to
defend their circle. Though the first quarter ended in a stalemate, the Kalinga
Lancers made quick progress in the second quarter when Aussie forward Glenn
Turner, after a brilliant assist by skipper Moritz Fuerste, ensured a 2-0 lead
in the 18th minute.
Earlier in the day, the Uttar
Pradesh Wizards beat Delhi Waveriders 5-4 in a closely-fought
encounter to take home the third-place award of Rs 75.00 Lakhs. Though Delhi
Waveriders took an early lead in the 15th minute with Justin Reid-Ross scoring
a field goal, Shamsher Singh (18’) equalized for Uttar Pradesh Wizards. But the
real turn around for Roelant Oltmans’ men came in the final quarter when
Agustin Mazzilli scored an incredible field goal to give the Uttar Pradesh
Wizards the winning edge.
Gonzalo Peillat’s 38th minute goal
had reduced the deficit for Uttar Pradesh Wizards to 3-4 after Delhi Waveriders
skipper Rupinder Pal Singh had struck twice (24’ and 36’) to convert
PCs. Moritz Fuerste of Kalinga Lancers was declared the Man of the Match and was
awarded a prize money of Rs 50,000 by Mr. Mahavir Mukherjee, CGM, Coal India
Limited.
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