Rourkela, Jan. 25 -- Arshdeep Singh proved to be the match-winner for the Hyderabad Toofans as his brace propelled them to a comprehensive 3-1 win against the UP Rudras in the Men's Hockey India League match on Saturday.

Arshdeep's two goals (28', 60') came after Gonzalo Peillat scored the opener in the 25th minute, while Jobanpreet Singh (40') pulled one back for the UP Rudras.

The Hyderabad Toofans won the game's first penalty corner via Rajinder Singh in the fifth minute. Peillat stepped up to the opportunity but could not find a way past the defence. The UP Rudras created a similar chance when Kane Russell fired a goal-bound flick but Mukul Sharma made a fine save on the goal-line. Soon after, Akashdeep Singh had an excellent cForme...