Ranchi, Jan. 4 -- SG Pipers produced a composed and authoritative performance to defeat JSW Soorma Hockey Club 3-1 in their Women's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) encounter at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here, combining sustained attacking pressure with resolute defending to extend their stay at the top of the points table.
For the Pipers, Lola Riera (13'), Jyoti Singh (18'), and Sunelita Toppo (58') scored a goal each, while Penny Squibb (12') netted the only goal for the Soorma.
The opening quarter saw an intense end-to-end battle, with both SG Pipers and JSW Soorma Hockey Club trading early attacks and testing each other in a high-tempo start. JSW Soorma struck first when Penny Squibb (12') converted a penalty c...