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56' Finally an attack from Delhi and Harjeet drives a ball in the circle but Mumbai defends well. Delhi are finally pressing hard in the game but it might be too late
51' This match is getting closer and closer with Dabang Mumbai persisting with attack continuously and they win a penalty corner after hitting the post
47' Delhi bring on goalkeeper Vikas Dahiya to add another foreign outfield player in the form of Brunet. However, Dabang Mumbai with the first attack of the final quarter but the Men in Green defend well
45' Fuchs with a menacing run yet again but fails to find Nikkin. Delhi Waveriders look to attack here but end up losing the ball and Mumbai counter attack through Affan, who puts Gurjant through but to no avail
37' Delhi have been good in defence so far and the only goal, which counted for 2, has come off a penalty corner. Rupinder Pal Singh has been pretty solid
34' Delhi Waveriders trying a couple of counter attacks but Mumbai keep their shape really well. The Boys in Green have not asserted their dominance in this game yet.
33' Stunning run by Affan Yousuf and he almost gets a shot on goal before running into traffic. He reviews the call and wins a PC. Harmanpreet is lurking, De Wijn injects and Harmanpreet DRAGS it WIDE
29' Finally some attacking hockey on display here in the second semi-final of 2017 Hockey India League. Dabang Mumbai almost score again as Nikkin fails to turn in a cross
8' Delhi Waveriders get a penalty corner!!! Manpreet with a poor challenge from the back. REID ROSS takes the drag flick and it is poor from the Delhi man. Still 0-0
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the second semi-final of the 2017 Hockey India League. Dabang Mumbai take on Delhi Waveriders and the winner is going to play Kalinga Lancers in the final
Dabang Mumbai vs Delhi Waveriders - Match Prediction
The second semi-final of the 2017 Hockey India League will be a contest of Dabang Mumbai's attack and Delhi Waverider's defence. Mumbai have a tendency of putting a lot of men forward and Delhi will be using a lot of scoops to put Mandeep through in the final third. On the other hand, Delhi Waveriders would want to control the midfield in the match. Harjeet Singh and Rupinder Pal Singh are going to play a crucial role in stopping the likes of Florian Fuchs, Robert Kemperman and Affan Yousuf.
Match Prediction: Dabang Mumbai 5-3 Delhi Waveriders
Dabang Mumbai vs Delhi Waveriders - Preview and Match Information
Dabang Mumbai take on Delhi Waveriders in the second semi-final of the 2017 Hockey India League and both teams will go into this match thinking they have a great chance of making it to the final. Table toppers Dabang Mumbai are likely to have the upper hand on paper, given how good they have been throughout the tournament and became the first team to qualify for the top four. Mumbai have attacked from the word go in all their victories and have been led amicably by Florian Fuchs, who has been among the goals in the tournament. Harmanpreet Singh, Affan Yousuf and Gurjant have been superb for Mumbai, adding goals when necessary.
Delhi Waveriders had a bit of a stop start tournament but managed to make it to the semi-finals by just edging out Ranchi Rays and winning crucial matches when required. The boys from the capital have preferred playing on the counter and stifling the midfield of opponents. Rupinder Pal Singh, Harjeet Singh and Mandeep Singh have stood out for Delhi and they will be looking to come today as well.
Match time: 7:00 PM IST Venue: Chandigarh Hockey Stadium
