Indian Railways advances to semi-finals of the All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey
Indian Railways advances to semi-finals of the All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey
Chennai, 25th September, 2024: Defending champions Indian Railways edged Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) 5-4 in a thriller to secure a semi-finals berth in the 95th All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament here on Wednesday. Railways join the Indian Army in the last four from Pool A.
Railways and BPCL were locked at 2-0 at the end of the first quarter. BPCL went ahead in the third minute with Devindar Walmiki scoring off a penalty corner. Railways hit back strongly and scored two goals (in the 9th and 13th minute) as Joginder Singh and Parampreet Singh converted penalty corners. BPCL equalised in the 14th minute as Rajinder Singh scored of a penalty corner.
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