Jaap Stockmann turned out to be the 'Stopman' as the Punjab Warriors goalkeeper helped his team keep Uttar Pradesh Wizards to a 2-2 draw in their Hockey India League match at Dhyanchand stadium on Sunday.
The Dutch goalkeeper made at least eight smart saves to save the day for the Warriors. He kept the Wizards' forwards at bay till the very end, palming away a cracking hit from S Uthappa in the dying minutes of the game to keep it even-stevens. He was named Man of the Match.
Punjab Warriors took the lead in the sixth minute through Jake Whetton's field goal. Punjab's joy, however, was shortlived as the Wizards drew level six minutes later when David Alegre (12th minute) equalized for the visitors.The Warriors surged ahead once again when Satbir Singh (50th minute) scored in the third quarter but the Wizards managed to draw level four minutes later through S K Uthappa (54th).
Source: Cricket News
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