The NUO Clinic Tiruvallur Premier League (TPL) 2.0 kicked off in spectacular fashion on August 10th, 2024, at the Sri N P V Ramasamy Udayar Hockey Centre, Porur. The opening ceremony was graced by none other than Olympian Mohammed Riaz, whose presence added a touch of history and inspiration to the event.
Before the first match, the teams, organizers, and fans joined the Olympian in celebrating India's back-to-back bronze medal victories in Olympic hockey. A special cake, designed like a bronze Olympic medal, was cut amidst cheers and applause. In his speech, Mohammed Riaz lauded the Indian hockey team and Hockey India for their outstanding achievement but also expressed his belief that this team deserved a gold medal. He further highlighted the importance of leagues like the NUO Clinic TPL 2.0 in building confidence among players and nurturing future Olympians from Tamil Nadu.
Matchweek 1 - Day 1 Results: Thrilling Action Right from the Start
The opening day of NUO Clinic TPL 2.0 did not disappoint, delivering high-energy matches that set the tone for the season.
Match 1: Dhyand Veerans 4 - 1 S M Nagar
Dhyand Veerans kicked off their campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over S M Nagar. Ashwin was the star of the match, scoring twice through penalty corners in the 37th and 58th minutes. Laxman Karan added to the tally with a penalty corner in the 26th minute, and Sanjay sealed the win with another penalty corner goal in the 45th minute. A Kugan scored the lone goal for S M Nagar with a field goal in the 16th minute. Ashwin of Dhyand Veerans was deservedly adjudged Man of the Match.
Match 2: Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu XI 2 - 1 AGORC
In a closely contested match, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu XI edged past AGORC with a 2-1 win. T Joshua Benedict Wesley opened the scoring for HUT XI with a penalty corner in the 18th minute, and Pruthivi added another with a penalty corner in the 43rd minute.
Ranjith kept AGORC in the game with a field goal in the 49th minute, but it wasn't enough to overturn HUT XI’s lead.
Surya of AGORC was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.
League Standings After Day 1 of Matchweek 1
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Points |
Dhyand Veerans (DHV) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Hockey Unit Tamil Nadu (HUT) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
AGORC (AGS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
S M Nagar (SMN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Looking Ahead
With such a thrilling start, the NUO Clinic TPL 2.0 is already shaping up to be an unforgettable season. The teams have set the bar high, and fans can look forward to more exhilarating matches in the weeks to come. Stay tuned as the action continues, and join us in cheering for your favorite teams as they battle for glory in this prestigious league.
Tomorrow's Fixtures
Match 3: Income Tax (ITX) vs Pattabiram Strikers (PTS)
Time: 6:30 AM
Match 4: Indian Bank (INB) vs Moscow Magic (MOM)
Time: 8:00 AM
Match 5: Dhyand Veerans (DHV) vs Hockey Unit Tamil Nadu (HUT)
Time: 4:00 PM
Get ready for another day of exciting hockey action at the NUO Clinic TPL 2.0!
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