Hockey India League 2017 Live Score: Delhi Waveriders vs Uttar Pradesh Wizards (8-1), HIL 2017 Live commentary and updates

FULL TIME Delhi Waveriders 8-1 Uttar Pradesh Wizards

Smith scores to put the icing on the cake for Delhi and it has turned out to be a forgettable night for the Delhi waveriders

GOOOOOOOOOALLLLL yet another one for Delhi and they are 8-1 up

Delhi have sealed the match here and with three minutes remaining in the game, Uttar Pradesh have to produce a miracle

GOOOOOOOALLLLLLL Delhi Waveriders score and it is Parwinder

Six minutes remaining in the match and UP Wizards are running out of time. They are keeping possession but not creating any concrete chances.

You also have to credit Delhi Waveriders for their formation and how they have set themselves up. UP Wizards not getting enough space in the circle.

UP Wizards have been extremely wasteful today and they will regret things if the game ends with this scoreline.

Another chance goes begging as VR Raghunath creates a chance but Mazzilli fires it well above the goal.

Wonderful defensive work from Mandeep SIngh here as he holds up play.

Delhi Waveriders have defended well today and despite UP Wizards having more possession and circle entries, the home side has not conceded.

Can the Delhi Waveriders hold on or will Uttar Pradesh Wizards make a stunning come back?

End of Q3. @Delhiwaveriders maintain the pressure on the visitors to keep the scores to DWR 4-1 UPW with 15 minutes on the clock!#DWRvUPW
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Quarter 3 comes to an end. Delhi Waveriders 4-1 Uttar Pradesh Wizards

A minute remains in the third quarter and UP Wizards are still looking for a goal.

CHANCE! A long pass on the counter falls to Mandeep, who takes a reverse hit but it is well saved by Sreejesh

Another Uttar Pradesh move forward but it comes down to nothing and they do not manage to enter the circle.

This has been a quiet third quarter till now from the Delhi Waveriders' perspective but they will be happy to have not conceded any goal.

Another penalty corner wasted by UP Wizards and it is not turning out to be their evening

Uttar Pradesh Wizards, like the first half, are keeping the ball but it is not being converted into chances. Something has to give for the away team here.

Uttar Pradesh Wizards are attacking persistently and Van Ass combines with Akashdeep to create a chance but Delhi defend well

Uttar Pradesh Wizards have enjoyed more possession and had more penalty corners but it has not turned into goals. Can they change it in the second half? let's find out

Uttar Pradesh Wizards' performance is not reflected in the scoreline and they have not played poorly but they have lacked clinical finishing

HALF TIME Delhi Waverider 4-1 Uttar Pradesh Wizards

A bit of a scruff in the end after a reverse hit is saved by Sreejesh but UP fail to clear and Mandeep guides it in. Delhi well in command

GOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLL Mandeep Singh scores yet again!

First half coming to an end here.

Sensational drag flick from VR Raghunath but Vanasch pulls off a stunning save.

Uttar Pradesh Wizards win a penalty corner.

Mandeep Singh has been electric for Delhi tonight and he looks like the player who is most likely to score.

Uttar Pradesh Wizards have to be more clinical in the final third here and they are not pushing enough men up further.

Uttar Pradesh Wizards are trying to put pressure on Delhi here and the home team are getting crowded deep into their own half

Quarter 2 begins and Delhi Waveriders have had the lion share of possession till now.

Quarter 1 comes to an end

A sensational drag flick from Raghunath there to bring his team back in the contest.

GOOOOOOALLLLLLLL VR Raghunath scores from the penalty corner and UP Wizards are back in the contest.

Saved again. Yet another drag flick from Peillat comes to nothing.

SAVED! A weak drag-flick from Peillat and it is saved. But UP win another penalty corner.

Uttar Pradesh Wizards apply some pressure here and earn themselves a penalty corner.

Five minutes remaining in the first quarter and Delhi Waveriders will be happy with their performance till now.

MISS! Uttar Pradesh Wizards attack on the counter and Ramandeep plays a lovely pass inside the circle but it is not converted.

Stunning hockey from Mandeep Singh as he single-handedly wins Delhi a penalty corner by forcing the defender to commit a foul

Roelant Oltmans' men have to answer now.

Delhi Waveriders have taken the lead here through an excellent counter attack.

An excellent pass from the midfield puts Mandeep through on goal. He does not panic, dribbles a bit and then smashes the reverse through the legs of Sreejesh. Beautiful goal from the youngster.

GOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLL!! Delhi Waveriders score. Mandeep Singh with a cracker of a finish

Chance! Great link-up between Ramandeep and Akashdeep for UP Wizards and that puts the latter one on one with the goalkeeper but the threat is averted.

Delhi move forward with a rapid exchange of passes but Uttar Pradesh are compact.

The game begins here in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are attacking from right to left. They try to push forward but lose the ball deep into the Delhi half.

The players are out on the pitch and we are ready to go!

Hockey India League 2017 Live Score: Delhi Waveriders vs Uttar Pradesh Wizards (8-1), HIL 2017 Live commentary and updates

Delhi Waveriders take on Uttar Pradesh Wizards, searching for their first win of HIL 2017.