Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Ranchi Royals beat Soorma Hockey Club 2-0
In a Women's Hockey India League match, the Ranchi Royals beat the Soorma Hockey Club 2-0.
The Royals scored two goals, one in the first half and one in the second half.
The Soorma team had many chances but couldn't score.
The Royals' goalkeepers made some great saves to keep a clean sheet.
The match was tight, with both teams playing well defensively.
The Royals' two goals were enough to win the game.
Ranchi Royals defeated Soorma Hockey Club 2-0 in the Women's Hockey India League 2025-26.
Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (30') and Sakshi Rana (54') scored the goals for Ranchi Royals.
Soorma Hockey Club had multiple penalty corner attempts, all saved by Ranchi Royals' goalkeepers.
Ranchi Royals maintained strong defensive play, with Bichu Devi Kharibam keeping a clean sheet.
The match was closely contested, with both teams showing strong defensive and attacking efforts.
- Who
- Ranchi Royals vs. Soorma Hockey Club
- What
- Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 match
- When
- Friday, 2025-26
- Where
- Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium, Ranchi
- Why
- Regular season match in the Women's Hockey India League 2025-26
Ranchi Royals
Soorma Hockey Club
Defensive Performance
Ranchi Royals
Ranchi Royals had a strong defensive performance, with Bichu Devi Kharibam saving crucial penalty corners and maintaining a clean sheet.
Soorma Hockey Club
Soorma Hockey Club had a strong defensive performance, with Savita and the defense holding firm for most of the match.
Attacking Strategy
Ranchi Royals
Ranchi Royals focused on maintaining possession and capitalizing on counter-attacks, leading to their two goals.
Soorma Hockey Club
Soorma Hockey Club made 10 circle penetrations in the first quarter, showing strong attacking intent but failing to convert chances.
- Teams
- Ranchi Royals vs. Soorma Hockey Club
- Final Score
- 2-0
- Venue
- Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium, Ranchi
- Date
- Friday, 2025-26
- Key Scorers (Royals)
- Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (30'), Sakshi Rana (54')
- Key Saves (Royals)
- Madhuri Kindo (penalty stroke save), Bichu Devi Kharibam (clean sheet)
- Key Attempts (Soorma)
- Penny Squibb (multiple penalty corner attempts)
