Affan yousuf

Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium: Day two at the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season witnessed thrilling action unfold at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela with Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and Hyderabad Toofans match going down to the wire. It was eventually Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers who won 3-2, with goals by Jugraj Singh (9'), Sukhjeet Singh (20') and Affan Yousuf (36') while Timothy Daniel (41') and Arthur de Sloover (59') scored for Hyderabad Toofans.

After the first few minutes went by shaking off the early nerves, Hyderabad Toofans made the first big attempt on goal when Arshdeep Singh made a swift circle entry to assist Timothy Daneil who was poised in front of the goal post. But unfortunately for him, he couldn't connect the ball - missing a great opportunity to take the lead.

However, the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers made no such mistake when they won a PC in the 9th minute. It was a brilliant injection by Abhishek that was beautifully converted by Jugraj Singh, finding the top right corner of the post to earn his team a much-needed 1-0 lead. Two mins before the first hooter, Hyderabad Toofans had a great chance to equalise when they won a PC, but the chance went begging after Gonzalo Peillat's dragflick went wide.