Hyderabad Black Hawks defeat Bengaluru Torpedoes 3-2 in thrilling Prime Volleyball League match
Hyderabad Black Hawks secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bengaluru Torpedoes in the Prime Volleyball League. Deepu Venugopal was named Player of the Match as the Hawks climbed to fifth in the points table. Goa Guardians also won a thrilling comeback against Delhi Toofans
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Black Hawks stunned the Bengaluru Torpedoes in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here late on Saturday night, winning the match 13-15, 15-10, 18-16, 14-16, 15-11.
Deepu Venugopal was named the Player of the Match.
With this victory, the hosts moved up to the fifth position in the points table with 9 points from 6 games.
Bengaluru captain Matthew West targeted Jalen Penrose at the start of play. Jishnu and Mujeeb made crucial blocks, while Sahil’s super spike earned the Hawks a super point, cutting the deficit. However, a service error by Athul helped the Torpedoes get a set ahead.
Joel Benjamin started finding his rhythm in attacks. Along with Sahil’s all-round display, Hyderabad kept the pressure up on the Torpedoes. Shikhar Singh’s presence added depth to the Hyderabad defence. A risky super serve from Hyderabad paid off as Niyas blocked Penrose, much to the delight of the jam-packed home crowd.
Preet Karan’s distribution was on point, helping Hyderabad maintain the momentum. A misfired shot from Sahil gave Bengaluru a super point, but libero Deepu’s sensational defensive play made it difficult for Penrose to find gaps, allowing Hyderabad to take the lead.
Vitor Yudi Yamamoto’s beautiful cross-body spikes earned the hosts crucial points, but West’s smart serve cost the Hawks a super point, and the Torpedoes pushed the game to the fifth set after Jishnu’s super block against Sahil.
Yudi used his power and acrobatic skills to keep the Hawks ahead in the fifth set. A Shikhar-led two-man block line halted the Torpedoes on multiple occasions. Sethu’s service error cost Bengaluru an important super point, and Hyderabad scripted a thrilling 3-2 win.
In another match on Sunday, Goa Guardians pulled off a spectacular comeback to defeat Delhi Toofans 14-16, 11-15, 15-11, 16-13, 15-11.
The opening set was a thriller, with both sides matching each other point for point. Jesus Chourio and Muhammed Jasim struck early for the Toofans, while Dushyant Singh’s super serve briefly put the Guardians ahead. Jeffrey Menzel tried to close the set for Goa, but the Toofans’ power duo of Anu James and Chourio delivered when it mattered most to take the first set 16-14.
