Mumbai get the better of Wizards

Lucknow, February 6 

Dabang Mumbai registered a 2-1 win over hosts Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the Hockey India League (HIL) match here today.

Fresh from their stunning win in their last game against Ranchi Rays, Mumbai started their campaign on an attacking note. They played with a lot of confidence and their attacking game soon yielded results when Johan Bjorkman hammered in a field goal in the 8th minute.

Wizards, who have so far lost all their home games, came back strongly with a series of well-planned attacks but goalie David Harte thwarted all their attempts. The hosts, who kept pressing hard, earned a penalty corner in the 14th minute, which was converted by Argentine Gonzalo Peillat.

The second quarter saw some spectacular moves from the forwards of both the teams but some crucial saves from the goalkeepers at either ends ensured the score remained the same.

In the third quarter, Mumbai pressed hard to increase the lead but some brilliant interceptions by the Wizards’ defenders and outstanding saves by PR Sreejesh foiled all such attempts.

In the remaining time, both teams created a lot of chances but neither managed to score. As a result, Mumbai walked away as winners from the game. — PTI