Ranchi, Jan. 12 -- SG Pipers secured their first win in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, prevailing 2-1 against Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Monday.

Tomas Domene bagged a brace for the winners, while goalkeeper Tomas Santiago was remarkable between the sticks. For the Toofans, Amandeep Lakra got on the scoresheet, as per a press release from HIL.

SG Pipers hit the ground running in this contest, dominating the opening minutes of the contest. They earned a succession of penalty corners before eventually converting one through Tomas Domene's (8') dragflick that gave them the early lead. The Pipers had six penalty corners in the first fifteen minutes, while their opponents had ...