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A day after going down fighting 5-6 against the TN Dragons in a Hockey India League contest that went down the wire, Team Gonasika will return to the pitch to face an upbeat Kalinga Lancers side on Thursday (January 9).
The Lancers, who demolished the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 6-0 after languishing at the bottom of the points table, looked unstoppable in their previous game and will be hoping to carry the momentum into their fifth league match.
For Team Gonasika, Thursday's contest will be a test of the team's resolve and fitness after having given it their all in an end-to-end thriller against the Dragons.
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Araijeet Singh Hundal, who gave his team a 2-0 lead against the Tamil Nadu side, looks in ominous form as do Jacob Draper and the ever-buoyant Struan Walker.
Nikkin Thimmaiah was back in business after having missed the previous game due to injury and will be hoping to keep the Lancers defenders busy while combining with Mandeep Singh.
Victor Charlet must be creative from the top of the circle knowing that Alexander Hendrickx is beginning to work magic with his drag flicks for the Kalinga Lancers.
Thierry Brinkman displayed his brilliance in the attacking circle a couple of days ago and will be keen for a repeat even as the Lancers look to climb the points table while currently being perched in the sixth position.
Team Gonasika vs Kalinga Lancers, Hockey India League match details
Match Details: Team Gonasika vs Kalinga Lancers, League Match, Hockey India League 2024-25
Date & Time: Thursday, January 9, 2025, 8:15 PM IST
Venue: Rourkela, India
Team Gonasika vs Kaiinga Lancers: Full Squads
Team Gonasika
Goalkeepers: Oliver Payne, Kamalbir Singh, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Tim Howard, Dipsan Tirkey, Sanjeep Nilam Xess, Birendra Lakra, Anmol Ekka, Yogember Rawat, Amir Ali
Midfielders: Jacob Draper, Yashdeep Siwach, Jack Waller, Timothee Clement, Lee Morton, Vishnukant Singh, Sannuvanda Uthappa, Manpreet Singh
Forwards: Nikkin Thimmaiah, Struan Walker, SV Sunil, Victor Charlet, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Mandeep Singh
Kalinga Lancers
Goalkeepers: Krishan Pathak, Toby Cotterill, Sahil Kumar Nayak
Defenders: Sushil Dhanwar, Antoine Kina, Partap Lakra, Arthur van Doren, Enrique Gonzalez, Rohit Kullu, Alexander Hendrickx, Mandeep Mor, Sanjay
Midfielders: Aran Zalewski, Rosan Kujur, Rabichandra Moirangthem, Nicholas Bandurak, Mukesh Toppo, Roshan Minz
Forwards: Gursahibjit Singh, Angad Bir Singh, Deepak Pradhan, Thierry Brinkman, Dilpreet Singh, Boby Singh Dhami
Team Gonasika vs Kalinga Lancers: Prediction
Thursday's game can potentially turn out to be the most exciting contest of the competition thus far given the manner in which both played sides approached their previous games. Expect plenty of chances to be created from open play on both ends of the pitch but Alexander Hendrickx may prove to be the difference between the two teams if the Belgian strikes the target consistently.
Score Prediction: Team Gonasika 4 - 5 Kalinga Lancers
Where to watch Hockey India League 2024-25 matches in India?
Matches of the Hockey India League 2024-25 will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and DD Sports and streamed live on SonyLiv and Waves.
