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Hyderabad Toofans Crush Bengal Tigers 6-0 in Men's HIL Bhubaneswar Leg

Hyderabad Toofans began their Bhubaneswar leg with a commanding 6-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the Men's Hockey India League. Zachary Wallace and Tim Brand were the heroes, each scoring a hat-trick to dismantle the opposition. The Toofans' defence, led by goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg, remained resolute despite Bengal Tigers' penalty corner attempts. The comprehensive win was sealed with disciplined play across all four quarters at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium.

Key Points: Hyderabad Toofans 6-0 Bengal Tigers: HIL Match Report

  • Zachary Wallace hat-trick
  • Tim Brand hat-trick
  • 6-0 dominant victory
  • Strong Hyderabad defence
  • Bengal Tigers fail to score
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Men's HIL: Hyderabad Toofans begin Bhubaneswar leg with 6-0 win over Bengal Tigers

Zachary Wallace & Tim Brand score hat-tricks as Hyderabad Toofans dominate Bengal Tigers 6-0 in the Men's Hockey India League in Bhubaneswar.

"Wallace and Brand starred for the Toofans, scoring hat-tricks to seal an emphatic win."

Bhubaneswar, Jan 17

Hyderabad Toofans began their Bhubaneswar leg on a dominant note, registering a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the Men's Hockey India League at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.

Zachary Wallace and Tim Brand starred for the Toofans, scoring hat-tricks to seal an emphatic win. Wallace found the net in the 2nd, 17th and 30th minutes, while Brand struck in the 12th, 39th and 46th minutes.

Hyderabad Toofans took an early lead in the second minute of the opening quarter when Talwinder Singh held the ball well inside the circle and set up Wallace, who finished neatly through the goalkeeper's legs. Shrachi Bengal Tigers earned two penalty corners in quick succession soon after, but Tom Grambusch's drag-flicks failed to find the target, with one attempt going wide and the other being saved by goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg.

The Toofans doubled their lead in the 12th minute through their first penalty corner of the match. Although Amandeep Lakra's drag-flick was initially saved, Brand reacted swiftly to convert the rebound. Hyderabad continued to press and extended their advantage in the 17th minute as Wallace dribbled through the centre and unleashed a low shot that beat the goalkeeper at the bottom corner.

Shrachi Bengal Tigers created a few promising chances in the second quarter, with Abhishek testing the Toofans' defence and goalkeeper Bikramjit Singh, while another effort from close range went narrowly wide. However, Hyderabad remained solid at the back and struck again just before halftime, with Wallace scoring his third goal after a deflected effort from the right flank looped over the goalkeeper.

The third quarter began with a more balanced contest, but Hyderabad soon asserted control. In the 39th minute, Arshdeep Singh showcased excellent skill along the baseline before setting up Brand, who finished calmly to make it 5-0.

Hyderabad Toofans completed the rout early in the fourth quarter as Brand secured his hat-trick in the 46th minute. After an initial shot was saved, Brand capitalised on the rebound to score the sixth goal.

Shrachi Bengal Tigers earned back-to-back penalty corners late in the match but were unable to breach a disciplined Hyderabad defence, which remained in control throughout the four quarters.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a new fan of hockey in India, this match was thrilling to read about! A 6-0 scoreline shows complete dominance. I hope the league continues to grow and attract more international talent like Wallace and Brand. The future looks bright.
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Vikram M
While Hyderabad was brilliant, I'm a bit concerned for Bengal Tigers. They had penalty corners but couldn't convert. At this level, you have to take your chances. The defence needs to be much tighter. Hope they bounce back strong in the next match.
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Priya S
Hat-tricks from two players in one match! That's some record. The coordination between Talwinder Singh and Wallace for the first goal was pure class. HIL is really raising the bar for hockey entertainment in India. More power to the players!
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Rohit P
Bhai, kya match tha! Hyderabad ne poori dho daala. But honestly, a 6-0 win is almost too one-sided for a league. I hope the organizers look at team balance. We want competitive matches, not just one team running away with it every time.
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Ananya R
Shoutout to the Indian players too! Arshdeep Singh's skill for the assist was mentioned, and Talwinder's hold-up play. It's great our boys are learning and playing alongside world-class foreigners. This is how we build a strong national team pipeline.

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