Bhubaneswar, Jan. 20 -- In Match 26 of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, JSW Soorma Hockey Club delivered a stunning performance to beat league leaders Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 2-1.
Playing in their final league match, the table-topping Lancers were unable to break down a resilient Soorma side, whose composure kept their slim playoff aspirations alive. Victor Wegnez was named Player of the Match for his magnificent work rate in both attack and defense.
The match began cautiously, with both teams prioritizing safety for the first five minutes. The Lancers created the first opening in the 6th minute through Henderson, but the Soorma defense stood firm. Although the Lancers controlled possession...