Noida, Jan. 8 -- The opening match of Do-or-Die Week on Day 15 of Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 carried high stakes for both sides, as Ganga Kings of Mirzapur, already out of the top-four race, took on Gazab Ghaziabad, who entered the contest placed fourth and needing a win to secure their playoff position.

The match was witnessed by former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Dinesh Sharma, who was present at the Noida Indoor Stadium and was felicitated ahead of the game, as per a UPKL press release.

The contest began on an even note, with both teams trading raids and tackles in the early exchanges. As the match progressed, Ganga Kings tightened their defensive structure and began to dictate terms. Their discipline at ...