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Dabang Mumbai Ready for a Face-off Against Jaypee Punjab Warriors in their Opening Match of the Hero Hockey India League 2015 | ||
New Delhi, Delhi, India The excitement among the hockey lovers and enthusiasts is ascending at a rapid pace as the crowd eagerly awaits tomorrow’s game of the Hero Hockey India League 2015 where Dabang Mumbai will be taking-on Jaypee Punjab Warriors at their home-turf – the Mahindra Hockey Stadium, Mumbai.
Both the sides are ready with their best players and strategies to dish out a commendable performance as they look in no mood to give the initial opening points to the other team. While the Jaypee Punjab Warriors have enjoyed a successful spell in the previous editions against the Mumbai HHIL team so far, nothing can be predicted about the third season of the Hero Hockey India league 2015. The Barry Dancer-coached team this time embraces the finest of the goalkeepers Jaap Stockman with Captain Jamie Dwyer leading from the front, furnishing full support to the team. Affan Yousuf, in his second outing with Jaypee Punjab Warriors, has a sturdy support of the experienced line up of defender Sandeep Singh, Australian player Mark Knowles, forward SV Sunil and mid-fielder Lucas Rey who will once again be seen stepping-out on to the field, high on confidence, to thump the opponents.
Looking forward to giving their finest performance in the League ahead, the teams are buckled up and ready for a tough fight to get the better off each other and end the game by pocketing a win.
Speaking on for tomorrow’s match, Head Coach of Dabang Mumbai, Valentin Altenburg said, “Our team is a mix of Indian and foreign recruits. Although our team is newly formed, we admire the fact that we have some of the best players from across the world. With a benefit of having Tom Boon in our squad, who is one of the most prominent striker in the international arena these days and who will be supported by Glenn Turner and Anup Amarpal Valmiki. We have observed the Punjab franchise very intensely and every step we make will be a well thought of not leaving any room for the Warriors to overshadow us in the coming match.
Dabang Mumbai and Jaypee Punjab Warriors will be seen battling it out on 23 January 2015 (tomorrow) at 1900 HRS (IST) and will be telecasted LIVE on Star Sports. |
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