Ranchi, Jan. 2 -- After winning the thrilling clash against SG Pipers in the ongoing Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 season, Shrachi Bengal Tigers captain Valentina Rapaso praised her opponents for giving good competition.

Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women's Hockey India League encounter to edge past SG Pipers in a shootout after the two sides were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, with Lalremsiami's sudden-death conversion sealing the bonus point after a pulsating contest.

"It was an exciting game. We started good. We were winning initially... They gave good competition... We had a lot of time to control... We will review our bad points for our future games," Valentina told ANI.

After losing a c...