But penny squibb

Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda: Soorma Hockey Club returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Monday.

Charlotte Englebert (6’) and Sonam (9’, 10’) gave Soorma a comfortable lead in the first quarter. Charlotte Stapenhorst (36’) further extended the lead in the third quarter but Sangita Kumari (38’) pulled a goal back soon after. But Penny Squibb (60’) found the back of the net in the last minute to round off a five-star performance for Soorma.

Soorma Hockey Club started strong, pressing the Delhi SG Pipers deep into their half. Their early pressure paid off when Maria Verschoor set up Charlotte Englebert on the left wing, who bypassed Bichu Devi Kharibam in goal with a low reverse sweep to open the scoring. Shortly after, Englebert and Charlotte Stapenhorst unleashed a flurry of shots. A save by Bichu fell to Sonam, who bundled the ball over the line to double Soorma’s lead.