Briefly: Russell’s brace hands UP win over Kalinga Lancers in HIL
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UP Rudras came from a goal down to beat Kalinga Lancers 3-1 in the Hockey India League. Enrique Gonzalez put Kalinga ahead in the 13th minute before Kane Russell (45th) converted a penalty corner and later Sudeep Chirmako (50th) scored to give UP a 2-1 lead. Russell converting another penalty corner in the final minute of the game.
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