Ranchi, Jan. 5 -- JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first win of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, beating Ranchi Royals 2-1 at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Monday.
Penny Squibb (1') and Olivia Shannon (39') scored for the winners, while Agostina Alonso (35') netted for Ranchi Royals.
JSW Soorma Hockey Club came flying out of the blocks, earning a couple of penalty corners within the first minute. They capitalised on the second attempt with dragflicker Penny Squibb (1') finding the back of the net to give her side an early lead.
The Australian then made her presence felt at the defensive end with a goal line clearance in the fourth minute, keeping Soorma's lead intact. Ranchi Royals pushe...