High 5s from Mohit and Jaideep helped the Haryana Steelers beat U.P. Yoddha 36-35. The victory, Haryana’s third on the trot, saw them climb to fifth on the points table.  Let’s go through the post-match review of Haryana Steelers VS UP Yodha to know more.
Haryana Steelers VS UP Yodha: First Half
After a cagey start, U.P. Yoddha seized the advantage, courtesy of two touch points from Pardeep. The Record-Breaker went in to raid against a defence of three, hoping to add to his tally but was met with a sensational Thigh Hold from Surender Nada, which cut the Yoddhas’ deficit to one. Shubham Kumar’s Block on Vikash Kandola pushed U.P.’s lead back up to two. But Haryana’s defence responded with another Super Tackle to level the scores. Buoyed by their defence, the Steelers finished the half stronger and went into the break leading 15-14.
Haryana Steelers VS UP Yodha: Second Half
After a rough first half, Vikash Kandola came to the fore early in the second, picking up two touchpoints to reduce U.P. to a solitary man on the mat. The Steeler’s defense allowed substitute Mohit to pick up the bonus before pinning the raider down to inflict the game’s first All Out and give their side a four-point lead.
Rohit Gulia continued Haryana’s hot streak, first, with a sensational toe touch on Pardeep Narwal and then a brilliant Jump over two on-rushing U.P. defenders in his subsequent raid, pushing the Steelers’ lead to seven. The defenceTaghi then sent Kandola to the bench with a perfect Ankle Hold which cut the Steelers’ lead to four.
Pardeep then went in to raid against two defenders and had seemingly been Super Tackled close to the midline. But, the raider showcased his tremendous strength and pushed one defender past the midline to render him out. U.P.’s defence made no mistake in pinning the raider down to inflict an All-Out on the Steelers and cut their deficit to one point.
But U.P. had an ace up their sleeve. They subbed in Iranian Mohammad Taghi, and the raider delivered a four-point Super Raid. Pardeep then went in to raid against two defenders and had seemingly been Super Tackled close to the midline. But the raider showcased his tremendous strength and pushed one defender past the midline to render him out. U.P.’s defence made no mistake in pinning the raider down to inflict an All-Out on the Steelers and cut their deficit to one point.
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Top Performers
Haryana Steelers
Best Raider – Rohit Gulia (7 Raid Points)
Best Defender – Mohit (5 Tackle Points)
U.P. Yoddha
Best Raider – Shrikant Jadhav (10 Raid Points)
Best Defender – Shubham Kumar (4 Tackle Points)
