In a pulsating finale of the NUO Clinic TPL 2.0, Income Tax (ITX) clinched the championship with a dramatic 3-2 shootout victory over the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUT) after a 2-2 deadlock in regular time. The match, held at Sri NPV Ramasamy Udayar Hockey Centre, was a true showcase of grit, resilience, and determination as both teams battled fiercely till the very end.
1st Quarter: Early Advantage for HUT
HUT made their mark early, earning a penalty stroke, but their effort was denied by the ITX goalkeeper, saving Shanmugam’s shot. However, HUT soon struck through a penalty corner, with Dinesh (18) finding the back of the net, giving them a 1-0 lead. Income Tax, despite getting three penalty corners, couldn’t break through HUT’s solid defense.
Score at end of 1st Quarter:
ITX: 0 - HUT: 1
2nd Quarter: HUT Holds the Line
The second quarter saw intense pressure from Income Tax, who earned four penalty corners but were denied by the brilliant defense of HUT. The quarter ended goalless, with HUT holding on to their slender 1-0 lead.
Score at end of 2nd Quarter:
ITX: 0 - HUT: 1
3rd Quarter: Aravind Doubles the Lead
HUT extended their lead in the third quarter when Aravind (19) scored from a field goal, making it 2-0 in their favor. Meanwhile, Income Tax continued to press, but HUT’s defense stood tall, blocking two more penalty corners.
Score at end of 3rd Quarter:
ITX: 0 - HUT: 2
4th Quarter: ITX’s Remarkable Comeback
The final quarter was nothing short of dramatic. Manikandan (20) scored for ITX from a direct hit off a penalty corner, bringing the score to 1-2. Moments later, Jeevakumar (31) leveled the game with a field goal, sending the crowd into a frenzy as the game tied at 2-2. HUT missed three penalty corners in a desperate bid to regain their lead, pushing the game into a shootout.
Final Score:
ITX: 2 - HUT: 2
Shootout: Income Tax Seals the Championship
In the high-pressure shootout, Income Tax held their nerve, scoring three goals to HUT’s two, securing a 3-2 shootout victory and lifting the NUO Clinic TPL 2.0 trophy.
A Well-Deserved Victory
The match showcased the resilience and determination of both teams, but in the end, Income Tax emerged as champions, capping off a brilliant season with a nail-biting win. It was a final to remember, with fans on the edge of their seats until the last whistle.
Income Tax are your 2024 NUO Clinic TPL 2.0 Champions!
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