Rourkela, Jan. 25 -- Team Gonasika put on an impressive performance to defeat the Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in a Pool B match of the Men's Hockey India League 2024-25, held at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Saturday.

Gonasika's goals came from Araijeet Singh Hundal (14'), Jack Waller (45'), Tim Howard (50'), and Chandanda Nikkin Thimmaiah (51'), while Amit Rohidas (8') and Tom Craig (56') found the net for the Dragons.

Despite the loss, the Tamil Nadu Dragons held on to the top spot in the points table with 17 points from nine games. Team Gonasika, meanwhile, remained in seventh place with 10 points from their nine matches.

Team Gonasika kicked off the match with a high-tempo attack, earning a penalty corner within the opening minute.

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