Hyderabad, Oct 31 (UNI) Haryana Steelers registered their third consecutive win in PKL Season 11 as they defeated UP Yoddhas in a well contested match at the GMCB Indoor Stadium in Gachibowli, here.
Haryana Steelers defeated UP Yoddhas by a scoreline of 30-28 on Wednesday night with Vinay, Sanjay and Shivam Patare starring for them.
While both teams began slowly, it was the Haryana Steelers with the early advantage, and they had their noses out in front within the first few minutes. As always, the Haryana Steelers were solid in defence and had the better of UP Yoddhas.
Midway through the first half, Haryana Steelers led 5-1; however, a Super Raid from Bharat put UP Yoddhas in front with 9 minutes to go in the first half.
From then on, the Haryana Steelers took control of the game with defender Sanjay getting an early High 5, which helped his side storm into the lead. At the half-time break, Haryana Steelers led by a scoreline of 11-9.
After the break, UP Yoddhas fought back, with Bhavani Rajput looking to up the ante for his side with a few quick raids in the first few minutes.
Haryana Steelers bounced back right after as Vinay, Naveen, and Sanjay continued to put in solid individual performances. As the match reached the half-hour mark, Haryana Steelers continued to be in the box seat.
In the final 10 minutes, Vinay was approaching his Super 10 and with just over 5 minutes to go, Mohammadreza Shadloui inflicted an All-Out on UP Yoddhas, which helped Haryana Steelers extend their lead.
However, in the final phase of play, UP Yoddhas pulled out a trump card in Gagan Gowda, who scored 9 points in quick time to bring his side right back into the contest.
With 2 minutes to go, Haryana Steelers led by 2 minutes, and the match was on a knife edge.
Haryana Steelers though, were too good for their opponents on the night, and they came away with the win in a closely fought match.
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