Puneri Paltan lose to Haryana Steelers

Haryana Steelers beat Puneri Paltan by 34-24

Hyderabad, July 22, 2019: Puneri Paltan put in a spirited performance in today’s match, but Steelers beat the Puneri Paltan 34-24. Puneri Paltan made a strong start as Pawan Kadian made a two-point raid to give them 3-0 lead in the first few minutes of the match. Haryana came back strongly to inch slightly ahead in the first five minutes. It was an evenly-matched contest in the first 10 minutes.

First it was Naveen who picked up a few raid points to help Haryana Steelers, as they led 11-6 after 12 minutes. Puneri Paltan suffered another all out in the 15th minute to trail 8-20. At the end of the first half, Haryana Steelers held a 12-point advantage to lead 22-10. Puneri Paltan’s Amit Kumar displayed a lot of courage as he continued on the mat despite his head being bandaged.

The second half saw Haryana Steelers playing with composure. For Puneri Paltan, it was Pawan Kadian who chipped in with raid points and gave his best. Puneri Paltan made a few efforts to mount a comeback but Haryana Steelers had the mental strength to not crumble under any sort of pressure.

Puneri Paltan will begin their home leg on 14 September whereas Haryana Steelers will play their home leg in Panchkula starting 28 September.

Fans can catch all the action of VIVO Pro Kabaddi Season 7 from 7 pm onwards on Star Sports Network and Hotstar.

Post-match presentations:

VIVO PERFECT RAIDER OF THE MATCH
Deepak Hooda (Jersey 5) Jaipur Pink Panthers
Naveen (Jersey 77) – Haryana Steelers

TATA MOTORS ACE DEFENDER OF THE MATCH
Amit Hooda (Jersey 10) – Jaipur Pink Panthers
Vikas Kale (Jersey 15) – Haryana Steelers

DREAM11 GAME CHANGER OF THE MATCH
Amit Hooda (Jersey 10) – Jaipur Pink Panthers
Naveen (Jersey 77) – Haryana Steelers

MOMENT OF THE MATCH
Deepak Hooda (Jersey 5) Jaipur Pink Panthers
Selvamani K (Jersey 10) Haryana Steelers