Tim Brand Equalizes After SV Sunil’s Opener

Victor Charlet opens tally in the second half! The Gonasikas retake the lead after three back-to-back penalty corners. Victor’s fourth attempt hits the net with a well-executed low shot following a precise injection and trap.

The first half of the game ends with the scores tied at 1-1.

SV Sunil gave Team Gonasika an early lead in the 2nd minute with a well-taken goal, but Hyderabad Toofans quickly responded in the 12th minute through Tim Brand, who scrambled the ball into the net after a melee in the D.

Both teams had their chances, with Toofans nearly going ahead after a tight-angle shot from Arshdeep Singh, but it narrowly missed the far post.

There was also drama when a goal from Gonasika’s Timothee Clement was initially ruled out for a backstick after a video referral.

Team Gonasika retake the lead as Timothee Clement scores a tomahawk after a brilliant setup by Araijeet Singh at the edge of the striking circle.

Oh no! The goal is ruled out after a referral by the umpire. The video review shows that Clement’s shot was a backstick, and the goal is overruled.

The score remains 1-1 as the second quarter ends.

So the Hyderabad Toofans equalize score with a scrappy goal from Tim Brand.

A driven pass into the D sees Brand get a crucial touch in the midst of a melee, managing to squeeze the ball into the net. The Toofans are back on level terms.

Jack Waller of Gonasika receives a green card and will be off for two minutes in the 12′.

Both teams are playing cautiously; Gonasika, after their early lead, are focusing on defense, while Hyderabad are building up patiently without creating substantial chances.

Earlier, Maico Casella of Hyderabad also received a green card and was sidelined for two minutes.

SV Sunil finds strikes early to give Gonasika lead.

The Hyderabad Toofans Vs Team Gonasika match is underway at Birsa Munda Stadium. Hyderabad’s Maico Casella receives a green card for a two-minute suspension, while Team Gonasika take the lead with a goal from SV Sunil, who slots in a well-placed cross.

Hyderabad Toofans enter this match following a 4–5 penalty shootout win over Delhi SG Pipers. They will aim to carry forward their winning momentum.

On the other hand, team Gonasika come into this match after a 1-2 loss to Rarh Bengal Tigers. They will look to bounce back and secure a win.

Hyderabad Toofans

• Goalkeepers: Vikas Dahiya, Dominic Dixon, Bikramjit Singh.

• Defenders: Akshay Ravindra Avhad, Mukul Sharma, Amandeep Lakra, Devindar Walmiki, Gonzalo Peillat, Arthur de Sloover, Jacob Anderson, Sundram Singh Rajawat.

• Midfielders: Zach Wallace, Rajinder Singh, Darshan Vibhav Gawkar, Nic Woods, Rahim Aakib Sayyed, Maico Casella, Sumit, Nilakanta Sharma.

• Forwards: Timothy Daniel, Shilanand Lakra, Rohit Singh Irengbam, Talwinder Singh, Arshdeep Singh.

Team Gonasika

• Goalkeepers: Oliver Payne, Kamalbir Singh, Suraj Karkera.

• Defenders: Tim Howard, Dipsan Tirkey, Sanjeep Nilam Xess, Birendra Lakra, Anmol Ekka, Yogember Rawat, Amir Ali.

• Midfielders: Jacob Draper, Yashdeep Siwach, Jack Waller, Timothee Clement, Lee Mortan, Vishnukant Singh, SK Uthappa, Manpreet Singh (C).

• Forwards: Nikkin Thimmaiah, SV Sunil, Struan Walker, Victor Charlet, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Mandeep Singh.

The match will begin at 8:15pm IST at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. It will be live telecast on DD Sports, Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3 and Sony Sports 4 TV channels in India. It will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website and the OTT app Waves in India.