Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Toofans advance in HIL
Hyderabad Toofans played against HIL GC in an important match to move forward in the Hockey India League.
The game was close at the start, but Hyderabad Toofans scored two goals, both by Shilanand Lakra.
HIL GC tried hard to score but couldn't.
Hyderabad Toofans won 2-0 and will play again on Sunday.
HIL GC will play for third place on Monday.
The match was exciting, with great saves by the goalkeepers and lots of chances for both teams.
Hyderabad Toofans defeated HIL GC 2-0 in the HIL eliminator match.
Shilanand Lakra scored both goals for Hyderabad Toofans in the 16th and 39th minutes.
HIL GC had several chances to score but were denied by brilliant saves from Toofans' goalkeeper Arthur De Sloover.
Hyderabad Toofans will play in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, while HIL GC will play in the 3rd/4th place match on Monday.
The match was intense, with both teams creating good chances and the goalkeepers making crucial saves.
- Who
- Hyderabad Toofans and HIL GC
- What
- A Men's Hockey India League (HIL) eliminator match
- When
- Friday, January 23
- Where
- Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To determine progression to Qualifier 2 in the HIL tournament
- Teams
- Hyderabad Toofans vs HIL GC
- Final Score
- 2-0
- Key Player
- Shilanand Lakra
- Goals Scored by Lakra
- 2
- Match Importance
- Eliminator match to progress to Qualifier 2
- Next Match for Toofans
- Qualifier 2 on Sunday
- Next Match for HIL GC
- 3rd/4th place match on Monday
Sources
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