~Charlotte Englebert, Sonam, Charlotte Stapenhorst and Penny Squibb scored for Soorma ~
Ranchi, 20 January 2025: JSW Soorma Hockey Membership returned to successful methods with a complete 5-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers within the Girls’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 on the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi right this moment. Charlotte Englebert (6’) and Sonam (9’, 10’) gave Soorma a cushty lead within the first quarter. Charlotte Stapenhorst (36’) additional prolonged the lead within the third quarter however Sangita Kumari (38’) pulled a purpose again quickly after. However Penny Squibb (60’) discovered the again of the online within the final minute to spherical off a 5 star efficiency for Soorma.
JSW Soorma Hockey Membership began sturdy, urgent the Delhi SG Pipers deep into their half. Their early stress paid off when Maria Verschoor arrange Charlotte Englebert on the left wing, who bypassed Bichu Devi Kharibam in purpose with a low reverse sweep to open the scoring. Shortly after, Englebert and Charlotte Stapenhorst unleashed a flurry of photographs. A save by Bichu fell to Sonam, who bundled the ball over the road to double Soorma’s lead. Within the very subsequent minute, Englebert dodged previous defenders across the circle and picked out Stapenhost, who lobbed the ball throughout purpose and Sonam was alert to the touch the ball in and make it 3-0 for Soorma within the first quarter.
The onslaught on the Pipers’ purpose continued within the second quarter with Englebert and Stapenhorst combining to unleash a few makes an attempt on purpose. The Pipers discovered some rhythm, with Preeti Dubey making a run into the circle and lifting the ball throughout the purpose, however no teammate may join. Verschoor and Englebert managed the midfield, producing extra alternatives for Soorma, however Bichu and the Pipers’ defence held agency to forestall additional harm.
The Pipers employed aerial passes to bypass the Soorma press because the third quarter started and located Sangita Kumari on the baseline however she was shut down rapidly by the goalkeeper, Savita. The sport turned extra finish to finish with the Pipers committing extra gamers ahead however 5 minutes into the quarter, Englebert pinched the ball from the Pipers and unloaded to Stapenhorst, who lifted the ball previous Elodie Picard to make it 4-0. The Pipers have been fast to reply as Navneet Kaur discovered Sangita excessive up the pitch and with none defender in entrance of her, she rocketed the ball previous Savita to attain their first purpose. They surged forward looking for a second purpose however Soorma remained powerful in defence for the remainder of the quarter.
Soorma slowed down the tempo to take care of possession of the ball however Navneet Kaur went on to earn the primary penalty nook of the match for the Pipers 5 minutes into the final quarter. Nevertheless, Manisha Chauhan’s flick was simply swatted away by Savita. Pipers confirmed extra intent after that probability with Charlotte Watson barging into the circle however her shot was tame. With 5 minutes left, Pipers earned one other penalty nook however Lily Owsley was unable to deflect Deepika’s effort in direction of purpose. Soorma showcased spectacular defensive play to maintain the ball out of purpose and earned a penalty nook of their very own within the final minute and Penny Squibb picked out the highest left nook to safe the 5-1 victory.
The matches shall be broadcast on a number of channels and in a number of languages. The lineup consists of the Doordarshan community, together with DD Sports activities, in addition to Sony Sports activities Community – Sony Ten 1, 3, and 4.
For digital audiences, the matches shall be out there to stream on Sony LIV and Waves, the brand new OTT platform by Prasar Bharati.
