Pune, Nov 25 (PTI) Haryana Steelers put up an accomplished team effort to register a much-needed 34-27 win over Dabang Delhi in a Vivo Pro
Kabaddi League
Season 6 match here Sunday.
Vikas Kandola was the star performer as he scored 10 points and was ably supported by Naveen, who chipped in with
five points.
Dabang Delhi's Naveen Kumar scored 10 raid points but
his effort went in
vain as he didn't
get enough support from his defence.
It was a morale boosting win for Haryana Steelers as they climbed up the table in Zone A.
Haryana Steelers got off to a quick start to lead 2-0 after two minutes but
Naveen Kumar levelled the match for Dabang Delhi with a two-point raid.
It was a quiet first 10 minutes as both the sides seemed to be measuring each other.
Haryana Steelers were trailing 5-7
and their star raider Monu Goyat was struggling to put points on the board.
Vikas Kandola got the
bulk of raid
points for Haryana Steelers in the first half.
After
15 minutes
both the teams were locked
in a tight battle with scores level at
9-9.
Monu Goyat opened his account in the 17th minute
to give Haryana Steelers 12-9 lead.
At the end
of the first half, Haryana Steelers led 13-10 with Dabang Delhi still very much in the game.
Vikas Kandola made a two-point raid at
the start of
the second
half as Haryana extended their lead
to 17-10.
Haryana Steelers inflicted the first all out of the match in
the 25th minute to lead 23-15.
Naveen Kumar had an excellent raiding game for Dabang Delhi as he consistently put points on the board.
After 30 minutes, Haryana Steelers were in the driving seat as
they led 27-18.
Haryana Steelers kept their
nerve and
composure in the last
five minutes and were
worthy winners in the end.
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