TPL 3.0 Super Six Thriller: AGORC Stun GST with 3–2 Comeback
- Dr Prakash Ayyadurai
- Aug 21, 2025
- 3 min read
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What a match! The NUO Clinic Tiruvallur Premier League 3.0 (2025) delivered its first true Super Six blockbuster at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Egmore, on 21st August 2025. In a pulsating encounter, AGORC roared back from a two-goal deficit to defeat GST & Central Excise 3–2, sending their fans into raptures.
The live stream on i1Sports YouTube, powered by the dynamic voices of Mr. Nandhakumar and Mr. Ritish, turned this dramatic comeback into a spectacle for fans across India.
⚡ First Quarter Shock: Ranjith Strikes Twice
GST came flying out of the blocks, and it was all about Ranjith (No. 3). He scored twice in the opening quarter — first with a sharp field goal and then with another clinical finish — putting AGORC under immense pressure.
Score after Q1: AGORC 0 – 2 GST
🔒 Second Quarter – Defence Holds
The second quarter saw both teams battling hard in midfield. GST looked in control with skipper Selva Kumar (No. 16)leading from the back, while AGORC searched for a breakthrough. The scoreline stayed unchanged.
Halftime: AGORC 0 – 2 GST
💥 Murugesh Pulls One Back
The tide began to turn in the third quarter. Murugesh (No. 9, AGORC) capitalised on a loose ball and fired home, sparking life into the contest. The AGORC bench erupted, sensing a comeback.
End of Q3: AGORC 1 – 2 GST
🔥 Final Quarter Madness: AGORC Complete the Comeback
The last quarter will be remembered as one of the highlights of this Super Six stage.
First, Veerathamizhan V (No. 37, AGORC) struck from a penalty corner, levelling the game 2–2.
Then, in the dying minutes, Thrisul Ganapathi (No. 15, AGORC) delivered the killer blow — a perfectly executed penalty corner that sealed the turnaround.
The crowd went wild. From 0–2 down to a 3–2 victory, AGORC had written themselves into TPL folklore.
Final Score: AGORC 3 – 2 GST & Central Excise
🧤 Man of the Match
🏅 Thrisul Ganapathi (AGORC)
For his match-winning drag flick and tireless presence, Ganapathi was awarded Man of the Match, presented by Padmashri Olympian V. Baskaran, joined by Olympian Thirumavalavan (Coach, Indian Bank) and Mr. Prabakaran, Sports Officer, Indian Bank.
📊 Stats at a Glance
Stat | AGORC | GST |
Goals | 3 | 2 |
Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
Saves | Gokulakrishnan (GK) – 3 | Mahendran (GK) – 4 |
📋 Teams
AGORC: Gokulakrishnan (GK), Kavin Kishore, Vasudevan, Harvey Jason, Suriya, Murugesh, Santhosh Kumar, Cihiran Medappa, Thrisul Ganapathi, Upendra Singh Tanwar (GK), Sathwik H.R, Dahmu, Aravind, Yuvaraj, Murali, Deshpoovaih, Madhubalan, Veerathamizhan V.
Coach: R. Ramesh | Manager: V. Shanmugam
GST & Central Excise: Mahendran (GK), Senthilkumar, Ranjith, Pierr Allen Rajesh, Hassan Basha, Pichaimani (GK), Sanjay, Roshan, Selva Kumar (C), Dhusal, Prabu, Kabilan, Manikandan, S. John, Balaji, Vineeth Raja (GK), Abishek, Raja.
Coach: C. Mervin Joy | Manager: Tamilarasan
🏑 Match Officials
Umpires: S. Michael & Saravanan
Judge (Scoring): Abdus Samad
Judge (Timing): Navaneethakrishnan
Technical Officer: Lakshminarayanan
Reserve Umpire: Santhosh
🎙️ From the Dugout
R. Ramesh (Coach, AGORC):
“The boys showed heart. At 0–2, many teams would have folded. But this is AGORC — we fight till the last whistle. Ganapathi’s winner is what dreams are made of.”
C. Mervin Joy (Coach, GST):
“We had the game in our control early, but let it slip. At this level, you can’t give away penalty corners. Credit to AGORC, they took their chances. We’ll learn and bounce back.”
📣 What This Means for the Super Six
AGORC’s stirring comeback will be remembered as one of the matches of the season. With Ganapathi and Veerathamizhan proving deadly on set-pieces, they’ve announced themselves as serious challengers.
For GST, the disappointment will sting — two goals up and still empty-handed. They’ll need to regroup quickly to stay alive in this Super Six battle.
Once again, thanks to i1Sports’ broadcast, fans across Tamil Nadu witnessed a classic, proving that TPL is more than a league — it’s hockey theatre.
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