Sports News | PSPB Wins Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National C''ship

Pune, Sep 15 (PTI) Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) edged out Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) in a thrilling shootout to win the 4th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship title here on Sunday.

Services secured the third place by defeating FCI 4-0 at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pimpri.

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In a nail-biting finale, the two teams were locked in a fierce contest that ultimately had to be decided by penalties.

Darshan Vibhav Gawkar (11') initially gave RSPB the lead, but Talwinder Singh (59') scored a late equalizer as the two team were tied 1-1 in the regulation time.

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In the shootout, Sumit Kumar, Shilanand Lakra, captain Devindar Walmiki were on target, while Goalkeeper Pankaj Kumar Rajak stood tall to guide Petroleum Sports Promotion Board to victory.

Earlier, after a goalless first half, Sushil Dhanwar (33', 41') and Harman Singh (35', 47') each scored twice to seal a commanding victory for SSCB.

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