U Mumba vs Haryana Steelers: The Gujarat Giants really battled hard in that part of the match. Himanshu Singh worked well with Rakesh, and their well-timed raids helped keep the score level for the team. U Mumba defeated Haryana Steelers in a tie-breaker to enter top 8 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12.
Lucky Sharma, along with Mohammadreza Shadloui, made key tackles that prevented the Titans from pulling ahead. Each team kept pushing on both defence and offence without any drop in effort. They maintained that intense pace, and nothing major went wrong for either side. Things stood at 11-11 when the timer hit twenty minutes.
The Gujarat Giants really gave it their all during the difficult period of the match. Himanshu Singh and Rakesh made a good combination. Their raids were just in the nick of time. This was a great contribution to the team as it was reflected in the score. Lucky Sharma and Mohammadreza Shadloui partnered up and put in some important tackles.
Their actions were crucial in preventing the Titans from getting a real advantage. Both teams were very aggressive in defense and attack. There was no relaxation at all in their intensity. They managed to keep that fast pace going all the way through. Nothing really serious bothered either team. The score was still equal at 11-11 when the twenty minutes were up.
Strong Start from Haryana Steelers
The Haryana Steelers opened the game with a bang as Vinay scored for them in the first raid itself. Soon after, Jaideep executed a stunning tackle that put the Steelers ahead 1-2 in no time.
Shivam Patare performed a superb two-point raid afterward, pulling their lead further while the defense of the Steelers appeared to be quite sharp and easily manageable. By the first five minutes, the Steelers had made U Mumba suffer an ALL OUT and were already ahead by 3-10.
It was a setback in the start, however, U Mumba came back. Sandeep’s Super Raid reduced the gap to 7-10, and the fight for mastery over the match intensified. At the half-time Strategic Time Out, Haryana Steelers held a strong 8-13 lead, demonstrating their skills in both attack and defense.
U Mumba Fights Back, Scores Level at Half-Time IN U Mumba vs Haryana Steelers
The second half witnessed a resistance of strength by U Mumba. They opened the door with a successful tackle by Vijay Kumar, and then Jaideep did another tackle that maintained Haryana’s momentum. Both teams exchanged points aggressively, but the Steelers regained the hold with a Super Tackle that pushed their lead to 12-18.
Nevertheless, U Mumba was also determined not to lose ground. The raid led by Ajit Chouhan turned out to be a success and U Mumba secured an ALL OUT inflicting triple the amount of points (5) and therefore reducing their disadvantage to 17-19.
The push then changed to the side of U Mumba, with the scores being leveled at 19-19 as the teams entered the last part of the match. The score at halftime was even 20-20, as both teams showed the same unyielding energy and willpower to win.
Back-and-Forth Action: Super Tackles and Momentum Swings
The second half was again characterized by constant back-and-forth action. U Mumba was able to momentarily take the lead through Sandeep’s successful raid, but the Haryana Steelers were quick to counter with a Super Tackle, thus equalizing the score at 22-22.
The game was neck-and-neck, and the Steelers took a three-point lead with another Super Tackle to make the score 23-24. U Mumba pulled ahead by a brilliant tackle by Rinku, and even though the Steelers tried another Super Tackle, U Mumba did not panic. At the Strategic Time Out, Haryana Steelers led 25-28, up by three points.
The closing minutes were dramatic indeed. U Mumba rallied during the interval, Parvesh Bhainswal’s tackle giving them a point to reduce the deficit to 26-28. Rahul’s tackle gave momentum back to the Steelers, but U Mumba responded in force. Sandeep’s Super Raid put U Mumba ahead by 31-30 points, which was followed by an ALL OUT that put them further ahead at 34-31.
The Haryana Steelers, with less than a minute on the clock, brought the score to 37-37 with a successful tackle from Sahil Narwal and a raid by Mayank Saini, thus necessitating a tie-breaker for the match.
Tie-Breaker Drama: U Mumba Holds Nerve to Win
In the tie-breaker, Haryana Steelers took the lead with their initial attempt in the shootout. U Mumba quickly countered with a successful raid, which brought the score to 1-1. The Steelers managed to get in front again but U Mumba fought back, again making it 3-3 on the scoreboard.
In the last seconds of the tie-breaker, U Mumba’s defence rallied, making a stunning tackle to take the lead 4-3. Sathish Kannan then played a match-clinching Super Raid that bagged three crucial points and gave U Mumba a 7-3 lead. That was to be the turning point, as U Mumba maintained their cool and clinched a solid 7-4 tie-breaker win.
U Mumba Qualify for PKL 12 Top Eight
The triumph of U Mumba not only marked the start of their run in the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 but also secured their place in the top eight. It was a stepping-stone win for them in the campaign. Their willpower and composure during tough times coupled with vital contributions from Sandeep, Ajit Chouhan, and Sathish Kannan were the decisive factors for the win.
Upcoming Matches: PKL Season 12 Fixtures for October 21
Match 1: Tamil Thalaivas vs Bengal Warriorz
Match 2: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs U Mumba
Match 3: Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers
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