Sandeep Singh of Jeypee Punjab Warriors (JPW) converted two penalty corner into goals and the team edged out Kalinga lancer (Kl) in their inaugural match by 7-3 goals in the 2nd edition of Hockey India league (HIl) at Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday.
In the high scoring match, Dharamvir Singh of the JPW draw the first blood in the fourth minute of the match. After the first break, Rey lucas, Sandeep Singh, Yousuf Affan and Knowles Mark netted a goal each and JPW registered 5-0 lead in the first half. After the change of sides, Peillat Gonzalo of Kalinga lancer converted to penalty corner into goals. Mandeep Antil of lancer scored the first field goal for the team.However, in the second half, Sandeep and skipper Dwyer Jamie nailed a goal each through penalty corner. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the match in presence of MP Prasana Kumar Patsani, Industry Minister Niranjan Pujari and Hockey India secretary Narendra Batra. To make the inaugural ceremony lesser light and sound program spellbound the houseful spectators. International dancer Harihara, Odia filmstar Akasha Das Nayak and Anu Choudhury performed on the occasion.