<p> Delhi Waveriders continued their impressive run in the second edition of Hero Hockey India League as they beat Uttar Pradesh Wizards 4-3 in a high-scoring match to extend their lead at the top of the points table.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The match at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium here was expected to a be a exciting affair, especially after the two teams finished 1-1 in their previous encounter in New Delhi and it turned out to be one as it rained goals throughout the entire 70 minutes, much to the delight of the spectators.<br /><br />Delhi Waveriders opened the scoring in the eighth minute through a field goal by Talwinder Singh before Rupinderpal Singh (14th) converted a penalty corner six minutes later.<br /><br />The second quarter unfolded on similar lines as the Delhi Waveriders scored two more goals to extend their advantage. Simon Child (19th, 20th minutes) scored two goals in a span of two minutes to rattle the home team. While the New Zealand striker’s first goal came from a field effort, the next came via a penalty corner.<br /><br />Uttar Pradesh Wizards, however, did not give up hope and produced a spirited fightback, scoring thrice in the last two quarters and keep themselves afloat in the match.<br /><br />Nikkin Thimmaiah (30th) scored the first goal for the hosts from a field strike before skipper V R Raghunath (38th) converted a penalty corner eight minutes later as the Uttar Pradesh Wizards went into the final quarter trailing by 2-4.<br /><br />Legendary Dutchman Teun de Nooijer scored another field goal for Uttar Pradesh Wizards to bring back life into the match.<br /><br />Thereafter, the hosts pressed hard for the equaliser with persistent attacks but Delhi Waveriders defence stood tall like a rock to ensure full five points from the game.</p>
<p> Delhi Waveriders continued their impressive run in the second edition of Hero Hockey India League as they beat Uttar Pradesh Wizards 4-3 in a high-scoring match to extend their lead at the top of the points table.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The match at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium here was expected to a be a exciting affair, especially after the two teams finished 1-1 in their previous encounter in New Delhi and it turned out to be one as it rained goals throughout the entire 70 minutes, much to the delight of the spectators.<br /><br />Delhi Waveriders opened the scoring in the eighth minute through a field goal by Talwinder Singh before Rupinderpal Singh (14th) converted a penalty corner six minutes later.<br /><br />The second quarter unfolded on similar lines as the Delhi Waveriders scored two more goals to extend their advantage. Simon Child (19th, 20th minutes) scored two goals in a span of two minutes to rattle the home team. While the New Zealand striker’s first goal came from a field effort, the next came via a penalty corner.<br /><br />Uttar Pradesh Wizards, however, did not give up hope and produced a spirited fightback, scoring thrice in the last two quarters and keep themselves afloat in the match.<br /><br />Nikkin Thimmaiah (30th) scored the first goal for the hosts from a field strike before skipper V R Raghunath (38th) converted a penalty corner eight minutes later as the Uttar Pradesh Wizards went into the final quarter trailing by 2-4.<br /><br />Legendary Dutchman Teun de Nooijer scored another field goal for Uttar Pradesh Wizards to bring back life into the match.<br /><br />Thereafter, the hosts pressed hard for the equaliser with persistent attacks but Delhi Waveriders defence stood tall like a rock to ensure full five points from the game.</p>