Delhi sp pipers

Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium: Tamil Nadu Dragons held their nerves to clinch a 3-2 thrilling win over Delhi SG Pipers at the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday.

Experienced goalie David Harte remained the cynosure of the Dragons' defence while goals by Jip Janssen (6'), Nathan Ephraums (19'), and Blake Govers (21') ensured the Dragons a well-deserved win that took them to the top of the pool standings. For the Pipers', Tomas Domene (2', 37') was the only one to get his name on the goalsheet.

Earlier in the first quarter, it was the Delhi SG Pipers who got off to a rollicking start with an opening goal in only the second minute of the match. It was a PC superbly converted by Tomas Domene. He picked up a fine injection to fiercely flick the ball past the experienced David Harte.