New Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): Shyam Lal College and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College began their Super League campaigns on a winning note, securing three points each on the opening day of the Delhi University Inter-College Men’s Hockey Tournament. Shyam Lal College registered a commanding 6-1 victory over Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), while Khalsa College defeated Hansraj College 3-1.

In the match between Shyam Lal College and SRCC, Pratyush Singh Jaggi delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a hat-trick to spearhead his team’s emphatic victory. Naveen Bidhuri also made a significant contribution with two goals, while Manmohan Singh added another to take Shyam Lal College’s tally to six. Abhijeet Lakra scored the solitary goal for SRCC.

Shyam Lal College dominated proceedings from the outset, launching repeated attacks and putting the opposition’s defence under sustained pressure. Pratyush showcased excellent coordination and clinical finishing, finding the back of the net on three occasions. Naveen Bidhuri capitalised on his opportunities to score twice, while the other players maintained an effective balance between attacking and defensive play.

The convincing win gave Shyam Lal College a strong start to its Super League campaign.

In the second match of the day, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College defeated Hansraj College 3-1. Pushkar, Vipin and Vishvendra scored one goal each for Khalsa College, while Amar Mishra found the net for Hansraj College.

Khalsa College displayed better coordination and an attacking approach throughout the contest. Three different players contributed to the victory, underlining the team's collective strength. Hansraj College attempted to fight back, with Amar Mishra scoring a goal to keep his side in contention. However, Khalsa College’s defence remained organised and prevented the opposition from drawing level.

Both winning teams collected three points each on the opening day of the Super League. Shyam Lal College’s emphatic victory, particularly Pratyush Singh Jaggi’s hat-trick, emerged as one of the highlights of the day. Khalsa College also strengthened its position in the tournament with a well-balanced performance.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar