The Delhi SG Pipers secured a 3-2 shootout victory over Odisha Warriors after a thrilling 1-1 draw in regulation time in the Women’s Hockey India League on Thursday.

The match saw both teams put up a competitive performance, with Delhi SG Pipers striking first. Captain Navneet Kaur converted a penalty stroke in the 28th minute, giving her team a 1-0 lead. Odisha Warriors responded in the second half, equalizing through Yibbi Jansen’s penalty corner in the 35th minute, bringing the score to 1-1.

With neither team able to break the deadlock in the final minutes, the game went into a shootout. Elodie Picard was the hero for Delhi SG Pipers, as her brilliant goalkeeping performance helped her team edge past Odisha Warriors with a 3-2 win in the shootout.

The victory provided a much-needed boost for Delhi SG Pipers, who had been looking to bounce back after a series of challenging matches. Despite the loss, Odisha Warriors put up a strong fight and will look to recover in their upcoming games.