A resilient Uttar Pradesh Wizards came up with an inspired show to beat defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors 6-2 in a Hockey India League match here today. With the fifth edition of the HIL inching closer towards the final weekend, the game between Uttar Pradesh Wizards and hosts Jaypee Punjab Warriors was going to be a crucial one to keep their hopes alive this season. They earned their second penalty corner in the 23rd minute, but Uttar Pradesh Wizards tried a different variation only to attempt for a field goal. But Jaypee Punjab Warriors gave the lead nine minute later due to a defensive error in the 40th minute. The final quarter saw some upbeat action with Uttar Pradesh Wizards coming up with clever play by trying to hold the possession for as long as possible, not allowing the defending champions an opportunity to counter attack.

Source: dna February 13, 2017 16:52 UTC