Ultimate Table Tennis 2023 LIVE Score, Match 5: Puneri Paltan vs Goa Challengers

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Tie Result:

Puneri Paltan TT 8-7 Goa Challengers

Manush Shah 0-3 Harmeet Desai (10-11, 9-11, 10-11)
Hana Matelova 1-2 Reeth Tennison (11-3, 10-11, 3-11)
Manush/Hana 3-0 Harmeet/Suthasini (11-10, 11-3, 11-7)
Omar Assar 2-1 Alvaro Robles (10-11, 11-5, 11-9)
Archana Kamath 2-1 Suthasini Sawettabut (11-6, 11-8, 6-11)

One of the closest contests we have witnessed all season and in the end, it is the home team Puneri Paltan who come out on the right side of the result! They've scripted a terrific comeback after being 1-5 down after two games.

Manush and Hana lost their individual games initially but together, they changed the complexion of the tie with a 3-0 win over Harmeet and Suthasini. The momentum had shifted towards Puneri Paltan now and despite a first game loss, Omar Assar got what might be his first win over Alvaro Robles to level the score.

All eyes were on the third game and Archana Kamath came out all guns blazing to seal the deal for the team. She won the first two games on the trot and despite a loss in the third, ensured that Puneri Paltan were the ones who got to the magical figure of 8 games.

Game 3 Result: Archana Kamath 6-11 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini seals the deal and takes home a game despite the Goa Challengers not coming out on the right side of the result!

Game 3: Archana Kamath 4-9 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini is not too far away from getting a win now! If only she could have done this in the previous game!

Game 3: Archana Kamath 4-6 Suthasini Sawettabut

Some quick points for Archana as she turns on the heat here. Suthasini's returns are finding the net on some occasions!

Game 3: Archana Kamath 2-5 Suthasini Sawettabut

Going into the final timeout of the tie, it is Suthasini who holds the lead. Can Archana make a comeback from this stage?

Game 3: Archana Kamath 1-3 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini is quick to get off the blocks this time around and after securing the tie, Archana just seems to have lost a bit of focus.

Game 2 Result: Archana Kamath 11-8 Suthasini Sawettabut
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan 8-6 Goa Challengers)

She's done it! Archana Kamal take a bow! She's won the match and the tie for her team against a much higher-ranked opponent! She'll want to make this win a big one too!

Game 2: Archana Kamath 10-8 Suthasini Sawettabut

Quick points for Suthasini on the trot! Can she pull off the unthinkable?

Game 2: Archana Kamath 8-5 Suthasini Sawettabut

Archana is taking her team to victory now! Suthasini is looking a pale shadow of how she had played previously!

Game 2: Archana Kamath 5-4 Suthasini Sawettabut

Archana with a slender 1-point lead going into the Timeout. Can Suthasini get some crucial points under her belt?

Game 2: Archana Kamath 3-3 Suthasini Sawettabut

Yes she can! Suthasini has a look of severe determination and she's gotten some big points under her belt. Pressure on Archana now!

Game 2: Archana Kamath 3-0 Suthasini Sawettabut

Archana has made a strong start to this game as well, much similar to the last one. Can Suthasini make a comeback here?

Game 1 Result: Archana Kamath 11-6 Suthasini Sawettabut
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan 7-6 Goa Challengers)

Archana Kamath has been super aggressive and it is paying off against Suthasini, who has just been caught on the back-foot here. Puneri Paltan have orchestrated a terrific comeback and are in the lead for the first time in the tie!

Game 1: Archana Kamath 9-5 Suthasini Sawettabut

Archana is just two points away from winning this game. Can she finish the job?

Game 1: Archana Kamath 7-4 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini with some quick points now! Can she erase the lead?

Game 1: Archana Kamath 6-2 Suthasini Sawettabut

Suthasini has switched to an aggressive mode of play but Archana is not backing down from the challenge.

Game 1: Archana Kamath 5-0 Suthasini Sawettabut

Going into the timeout, it is Archana Kamath who is turning out to be too hot to handle for Suthasini.

Game 1: Archana Kamath 3-0 Suthasini Sawettabut

Archana has come out all guns blazing here! She's dominating proceedings against Suthasini!

Match 5 (Women's Singles) - Archana Kamath vs Suthasini Sawettabut

Tie Score:

Puneri Paltan TT 6-6 Goa Challengers

Manush Shah 0-3 Harmeet Desai (10-11, 9-11, 10-11)
Hana Matelova 1-2 Reeth Tennison (11-3, 10-11, 3-11)
Manush/Hana 3-0 Harmeet/Suthasini (11-10, 11-3, 11-7)
Omar Assar 2-1 Alvaro Robles (10-11, 11-5, 11-9)

Game 3 Result: Omar Assar 11-9 Alvaro Robles

Omar Assar has never beaten Alvaro Robles in internationals but he gets the job done here! And looking at the bigger picture, it is all tied up in the tie score! Whew! We are going down to the last match!

Game 3: Omar Assar 9-7 Alvaro Robles

Two big points for Omar Assar and he will be sniffing a match win here!

Game 3: Omar Assar 7-6 Alvaro Robles

Alvaro is making a comeback in this contest! Point-by-point, he's wiped off the lead and now only one point separates the two!

Game 3: Omar Assar 7-3 Alvaro Robles

He's proving to be too hot to handle for Alvaro here, is Omar and he's running away with a win here!

Game 3: Omar Assar 5-3 Alvaro Robles

Going into the Timeout, it is Omar who has a two point lead. He's got some luck behind him too, with some edges going in his favour. Can he seal the deal?

Game 3: Omar Assar 2-3 Alvaro Robles

Three points on the trot for Alvaro Robles and he's making a good comeback in this game.

Game 3: Omar Assar 2-0 Alvaro Robles

A couple of points going Omar's way off Alvaro's serve. Can Robles retaliate equally?

Game 2 Result: Omar Assar 11-5 Alvaro Robles
Tie Score (Puneri Paltan 5-6 Goa Challengers)

Omar does it for Pune! It was a game that they needed to win desperately and he delivers on the big stage! Can he take home the last game as well?

Game 2: Omar Assar 9-5 Alvaro Robles

Robles attempts a bit of a comeback but a touch of luck goes the way of Omar who extends his lead.

Game 2: Omar Assar 8-2 Alvaro Robles

Omar is running away with the game now! Alvaro is proving to be no match for the Egyptian in this game!

Game 2: Omar Assar 5-2 Alvaro Robles

Whew! One of the best rallies we have seen all tournament andOmar has been absolutely terrific with the way he's going about playing that!

Game 2: Omar Assar 2-2 Alvaro Robles

Another game that is turning out to be a very close one. Omar is exploring the corners with some smart angles.

Game 1 Result: Omar Assar 10-11 Alvaro Robles
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan 4-6 Goa Challengers)

Another Golden point going into the favour of the Challengers and instead of being all tied up in the tie score, they are ahead by two points now. How crucial will this game win be?

Game 1: Omar Assar 10-10 Alvaro Robles

We go down to a Golden Point! Fifth golden point of this tie!

Game 1: Omar Assar 9-9 Alvaro Robles

It is all tied up at 9 points apiece. Who can take home this crucial game?

Game 1: Omar Assar 7-8 Alvaro Robles

It is the turn of Robles to gift points to Omar as he returns the favour with a couple of shots that find the net and go out of bounds.

Game 1: Omar Assar 5-8 Alvaro Robles

Robles back into the lead with a good couple of points. Omar making some unforced errors and gifting away a few points.

Game 1: Omar Assar 4-4 Alvaro Robles

Robles had gotten off the mark early but it is Assar who makes a good comeback to level the score. Assar was just not finding his rhythm but has settled down now after trailing 0-3 earlier.

Match 4 (Men's Singles) - Omar Assar vs Alvaro Robles

Tie Score:

Puneri Paltan TT 4-5 Goa Challengers

Manush Shah 0-3 Harmeet Desai (10-11, 9-11, 10-11)
Hana Matelova 1-2 Reeth Tennison (11-3, 10-11, 3-11)
Manush/Hana 3-0 Harmeet/Suthasini (11-10, 11-3, 11-7)

Game 3 Result: Manush/Hana 11-7 Harmeet/Suthasini

Both Hana and Manush lost in the singles but in the mixed doubles, they win the match! A perfect match for them and only a single game separates the two sides!

Game 3: Manush/Hana 8-7 Harmeet/Suthasini

Just a one-point lead for Manush and Hana. Can Harmeet and Suthasini take the lead or will Manush and Hana seal the deal?

Game 3: Manush/Hana 5-5 Harmeet/Suthasini

A couple of quick points for Harmeet and Suthasini as they script a comeback in this match.

Game 3: Manush/Hana 5-3 Harmeet/Suthasini

Manush and Hana are leading again and many of Harmeet and Suthasini's shots are finding the net.

Game 2 Result: Manush/Hana 11-3 Harmeet/Suthasini
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan 3-5 Goa Challengers)

This is just what Puneri Paltan needed! Manush and Hana are combining nicely and are winning the games nicely. They are going in with a new doubles combination this time and it is working wonders for them!

Game 2: Manush/Hana 10-3 Harmeet/Suthasini

Game point for Manush and Hana as Harmeet and Suthasini fail to get going. They got a few points but Pune kept extending their lead.

Game 2: Manush/Hana 5-0 Harmeet/Suthasini

A massive lead for Manush and Hana going into the second game and they have been exceptional so far. Harmeet and Suthasini have just not been able to keep up.

Game 1 Result: Manush/Hana 11-10 Harmeet/Suthasini
(Tie Score: Puneri Paltan 2-5 Goa Challengers)

Yes they can! Manush and Hana go the distance and this is the first Golden Point which has been won by Pune in this tie. A much needed game goes in their favour.

Game 1: Manush/Hana 10-10 Harmeet/Suthasini

Whew! We go down to a Golden Point once again! Can Pune win it this time around?