Ranchi, Jan. 12 -- : HIL GC defeated Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in the Men's Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. Kane Russell (14', 33', 47'), and Sam Ward (23') scored the goals for HIL GC while Blake Govers (32') and Uttam Singh (56') were the goalscorers for Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons.
Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons started the first quarter strong as Tom Craig unleashed a powerful back-handed shot in the second minute, but it was met with a strong save by HIL GC's goalkeeper James Mazarelo. Despite the strong start by the Dragons, it was HIL GC that dictated the play for the remaining quarter. In the 6th minute, Prasant Barla was through on goal as he took a clos...