Kalinga Lancer Ruling Over Dabang Mumbai

After winning the last final season of the hockey match Kalinga Lancer came out with a mind-blowing performance. During the maiden Hockey India League (HIL) Kalinga Lancers defeated Dabang Mumbai 4-1 and clinch their (HIL) title in Chandigarh on Sunday.

Last season of the tournament also went in the favour of the Lancers and this time they went one better to clinch the 2017 crown. Australian forward Glenn Turner helped the Bhubaneswar-based team to take a 2-0 lead with his 18th minute field goal. Meanwhile the German great and Lancers captain Moritz Fuerste scored in the 30th minute to extend the lead to 3-0.

As per the reports, India international Affan Yousuf pulled one back in the third quarter for Dabang Mumbai, via a penalty corner in the 33rd minute.

However, it was not enough as minutes from finish Fuerste put the final nail in the coffin to convert another penalty corner and make the score line 4-1.

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