Bhubaneswar, Jan. 19 -- After a thrilling 4-4 draw over the four quarters, Ranchi Royals emerged victorious over HIL GC, beating them 4-1 in a penalty shootout in what was a thrilling Men's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) clash at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday.

Araijeet Singh Hundal (19', 32'), Sam Lane (42') and Tom Boon (57') were the goal scorers for Ranchi Royals, while Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (25', 53'), Kane Russell (36') and Sudeep Chirmako (39') scored the goals for HIL GC. In the shootout, Vishnukant Singh, Sam Lane, Maxime van Oost and Tom Boon scored for the Royals, according to a Hockey India press release.

Ranchi Royals started the game strong and made consecutive circle entries in the very first minute. Mandeep Singh wa...