Shamsher shows excellent stick work down the flank to win his team a long corner. UP Wizards have now woken up from their 30 second slumber, which saw them concede a goal
ALMOST!!! Uttar Pradesh Wizards almost score as a lapse of concentration from Jaypee Punjab Warriors defence nearly hands a direct shot on goal to Akashdeep
We have seen a good half of hockey from Uttar Pradesh Wizards and they deserve the lead. They have managed to dictate the tempo and will be hoping to do the same in the second half. Punjab, on the other hand, will be hoping to get some more men forward.
Akashdeep shows some great skill in the circle and almost gets a shot on goal but it is really well defended. We head into the last minute of the first half
Van Doren has stood out for Uttar Pradesh Wizards today along with VR Raghunath. Majority possession and a two goal lead. The away team are rocking here.