Turner’s twin strike hands Lancers win

Bhubaneshwar, February 5

Kalinga Lancers rode on Glenn Turner's twin strike to cruise to a comfortable 4-0 win over Delhi Waveriders and register their fourth victory in a Hockey India League match.

Turner scored two brilliant field goals in the fifth and 56th minutes as Lancers produced an inspired show before the home crowd.

Lancers started the first half on an attacking note and drew first blood through a spectacular field goal from Australian Turner in the fifth minute, giving the hosts an early lead of 2-0 as according to the new scoring rule in HIL one field goal is counted as two.

After this early jolt, Waveriders tried hard to strike back on the counter but a brilliant defensive line of the Lancers ensured the visitors remained unsuccessful in their attempts.

Lancers finally scored their second field goal in the 56th minute. It was again through the stick of Turner.

With this win, Lancers have 22 points and now lead the points table with four wins and two losses from six games. Waveriders are languishing at the fifth spot with 17 points. — PTI