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 shootout in what was a thrilling Men's Hockey India League (HIL) clash at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Monday.
Araijeet Singh Hundal (19', 32'), Sam Lane (42') and Tom Boon (57') were the goalscorers 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 from their attempts for the Royals.
Ranchi Royals started the game strong and made consecutive circle entries in the very first minute, Mandeep Singh was through on goal but James Mazarelo...