Goals Galore in Matchweek 4 Day 2: Moscow Magic, AGORC, and Indian Bank Shine in NUO Clinic TPL 2.0

The second day of Matchweek 4 in the NUO Clinic TPL 2.0 delivered another round of exciting and goal-filled hockey action. With teams vying for critical points to boost their playoff hopes, Moscow Magic, AGORC, and Indian Bank all secured crucial victories. Here’s a breakdown of the results from September 8, 2024.

Match 1: Moscow Magic vs Pattabiram Strikers

Result: Moscow Magic 9 - 4 Pattabiram Strikers

• Goal Scorers for Moscow Magic:

• Suresh Babu – 4 goals (23’, 48’, 52’, 51’ FG)

• Vetri – 2 goals (17’, 28’ FG)

• Aravind – 2 goals (13’ FG, 14’ PC)

• Sushil – 1 goal (27’ FG)

• Goal Scorers for Pattabiram Strikers:

• Vijay – 2 goals (9’, 35’ FG)

• Suniel – 1 goal (18’ PC)

• Sakthivel – 1 goal (57’ FG)

Moscow Magic put on an offensive clinic, with Suresh Babu leading the way with four goals. The team dominated Pattabiram Strikers, who put up a fight with four goals of their own but couldn’t match Moscow Magic’s firepower.

Watch this full match recording below

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Match 2: AGORC vs Income Tax

Result: AGORC 4 - 2 Income Tax

• Goal Scorers for AGORC:

• Ranjith – 2 goals (4’, 28’ FG)

• Senthil – 1 goal (11’ PC)

• Dhamu – 1 goal (38’ FG)

• Goal Scorers for Income Tax:

• Charles – 1 goal (2’ FG)

• H B Jeevakumar – 1 goal (21’ FG)

AGORC bounced back with a strong 4-2 victory over Income Tax. Ranjith was the standout performer, scoring twice to help AGORC secure a vital win. Despite a valiant effort from Income Tax, AGORC’s well-timed goals proved decisive.

Watch this full match recording below

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Match 3: Indian Bank vs S M Nagar

Result: Indian Bank 4 - 1 S M Nagar

• Goal Scorers for Indian Bank:

• B Sathish – 2 goals (36’, 48’ FG)

• Stalin Abilash – 1 goal (16’ FG)

• B P Somanna – 1 goal (23’ PS)

• Goal Scorer for S M Nagar:

• Yogeshwaran – 1 goal (21’ FG)

Indian Bank continued their strong run with a comfortable 4-1 win over S M Nagar. B Sathish led the charge with two goals, while B P Somanna converted a penalty stroke. Despite S M Nagar’s Yogeshwaran pulling one back, Indian Bank’s dominance was never in doubt.

Watch this full match recording below

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Key Takeaways from Matchweek 4 Day 2:

• Moscow Magic finds form with a goal-heavy victory, led by Suresh Babu’s four-goal performance.

• AGORC secures a crucial win to stay in the playoff hunt, with Ranjith’s two goals making the difference.

• Indian Bank continues to impress, solidifying their top-four position with a comfortable win over S M Nagar.

As the NUO Clinic TPL 2.0 nears the final stages of the league phase, the competition is getting fiercer. Every match is critical as teams push for a playoff spot in this thrilling tournament!