Archive · 4 Jan 2026
SG Pipers Defeat Soorma 3-1 in HIL
SG Pipers played a hockey match against JSW Soorma Hockey Club and won 3-1.
Lola Riera, Jyoti Singh, and Sunelita Toppo scored for SG Pipers, while Penny Squibb scored for Soorma.
This match was part of the Women’s Hockey India League.
SG Pipers are now at the top of the points table.
Meanwhile, Soorma Hockey Club had a tough start to their season, losing all four matches.
They decided to change their coach, replacing Jude Menezes with Rani Rampal.
Soorma tried different strategies, like replacing their goalkeeper, but it didn’t help them win against SG Pipers.
SG Pipers defeated JSW Soorma Hockey Club 3-1 in the Women’s Hockey India League.
Lola Riera, Jyoti Singh, and Sunelita Toppo scored for SG Pipers, while Penny Squibb scored for Soorma.
SG Pipers maintained their top position in the points table.
Soorma Hockey Club replaced head coach Jude Menezes with Rani Rampal mid-season due to poor performance.
Soorma has lost all four of their matches in the ongoing season.
- Who
- SG Pipers vs. JSW Soorma Hockey Club
- What
- Women’s Hockey India League match
- When
- January 3, 2024
- Where
- Ranchi
- Why
- To compete in the Women’s Hockey India League
Soorma Hockey Club
SG Pipers
Coaching Change
Soorma Hockey Club
Soorma Hockey Club replaced head coach Jude Menezes with Rani Rampal mid-season due to poor performance.
SG Pipers
SG Pipers maintained their top position with consistent wins, including a 3-1 victory over Soorma.
- Match Result
- SG Pipers 3-1 JSW Soorma Hockey Club
- Goalscorers for SG Pipers
- Lola Riera (13'), Jyoti Singh (18'), Sunelita Toppo (58')
- Goalscorer for Soorma
- Penny Squibb (12')
- Match Date
- January 3, 2024
- Match Location
- Ranchi
- League
- Women’s Hockey India League
- SG Pipers' Position
- Top of the points table
- Soorma's Record
- 0 wins, 4 losses in the season
- New Soorma Coach
- Rani Rampal (interim)
Sources
SG Pipers rally to beat Soorma Hockey 3-1 in Women’s HIL
SG Pipers come from behind to beat JSW Soorma Hockey Club 3-1 in Women’s Hockey India League
Mid-Season Shake-Up: Soorma Hockey Club Drop Jude Menezes, Hand Reins To Rani Rampal
Women's HIL: Shrachi Bengal Tigers prevail 1-0 against hosts Ranchi Royals
Hockey India League: Gorzelany on target again as Tigers edge out Royals; Soorma Hockey Club part ways with coach Jude Menezes