Ranchi: Ranchi Rays who outwitted the table toppers, beating them 3-2. Jaypee Punjab Warriors conceded an early goal in the 13th minute and the second goal in the 45th minute leaving them trailing the game 2-0 in the ongoing Hero Hockey India League 2015.
Jaypee Punjab Warriors finally made a come-back in the game by leveling the scores 2-2 in the fourth quarter, but wasting no time Ranchi Rays came back strong and scored the third goal and went on to win the game. Post the match, both Ranchi Rays and Jaypee Punjab Warriors are locked at 29 points at the points table.
Ranchi Rays took control of the proceedings for the major part of the first two quarters and made several forays into the Jaypee Punjab Warriors’s half whose defense held firm. As both the teams played the game aggressively and kept the pressure alive, none of the team members were able to seize the opportunity and the score remained in favour of Ranchi Rays 1-0 at the end of first half.
With the passing time, Ranchi Rays switched on its attacking mode as another beautiful piece of play was displayed by Ashley Jackson who successfully converted a penalty corner in the 45th minute and added another magnificent goal to his name.
While Ranchi Rays soaked up everything that was thrown at them, Jaypee Punjab Warriors finally made a comeback and showcased its better side by scoring two goals in three minutes. In search of opening their scorecard, Jaypee Punjab Warriors, Agustin Mazzilli surged ahead and sneaked past the goal post through a field effort and opened the score card for his team in 47th minute. This was followed by another beautiful field goal by Satbir Singh who made a monster strike for Jaypee Punjab Warriors in 49th minute, leveling the score to 2-2.
Hero Goal of the Match – Satbir Singh, Jaypee Punjab Warriors
Man of the Match – Ashley Jackson, Ranchi Rays
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