In a heart-stopping encounter on Saturday, the Puneri Paltan and Patna Pirates battled it out, ultimately settling for a 32-32 tie in Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. The Pune side held the lead for the majority of the game, but a resilient comeback from the Pirates in the final ten minutes leveled the playing field.
Captain Aslam Inamdar of Puneri Paltan expressed his thoughts on the game, stating, “The tie resulted from our mistakes. I believe our defenders could have performed better. It’s crucial for us to practice hard, rectify our errors, and gear up for the upcoming important matches.“
With the Pirates leading by one point before the last raid, Captain Inamdar revealed the strategy during the team huddle, saying, “I knew Manjeet would aim for the bonus point on the final raid. I instructed my team to prevent him from securing the bonus point. A timely touch by our defender ensured the tie.“
Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh played a pivotal role for Puneri Paltan, earning crucial touch points. Commenting on Shadloui’s raiding prowess, Inamdar stated, “Shadloui is a formidable raider. The defenders struggle to anticipate his moves. Despite being caught towards the end, an important tackle allowed us to salvage a tie.”
Looking ahead to their next match against Telugu Titans on Tuesday, Captain Inamdar emphasized the need to stay focused, saying, “While the Titans may not have playoff pressure, we will maintain our current momentum. Minimizing mistakes is our priority, as we cannot afford to underestimate any team in this competitive league.”
The Puneri Paltan vs. Patna Pirates showdown will be remembered as a pulsating clash of skill and strategy, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying remainder of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10.
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