LUCINA von der Heyde struck a brace as Ranchi Royals registered a comfortable 5-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in their second Women’s Hockey India League match, here on Tuesday. Apart from Vonder Heyde (33rd, 57th), Royals scored through Hannah Cotter (10th), Beauty Dungdung (14th) and Sangita Kumari (44th).

 

Ranchi Royals started the match on a strong note, controlling possession and creating an array of chances. In the first half, the Royals had made 17 circle entries asserting their dominance in attack. In the fifth minute, the Ranchi outfit won the first penalty corner of the evening but couldn’t score as Sabine Plonissen’s shot was deflected away by the first rusher.

 

However, in the 10th, Royals scored the opening goal thanks to New Zealand’s Cotter (10th). Sakshi Rana playeda goodpass into the circle from the left flank as the ball fell to Cotter after a deflection and she slotted it into the net. In the 14th minute, Neha won another penalty corner for Ranchi Royals, which was successfully converted by the home side.