Bangalore Hi-Fliers 1 (Tushar Khandekar)Maratha Warriors 0Man of the match: V S VinayBest hockey moments: First match to go into extra time and first sight of the two teams reduced to nine men due to the innovative rule. While the lone goal was scored in the added time, the goalless quarters had some exciting moments.• Bangalore skipper Arjun Halappa latching on to Len Aiyappa’s scoop and hitting a reverse shot which hit the goalkeeper’s pad.• VS Vinay’s pass from the right flank saw Amar Aiyamma placed in front of the goalmouth but his hit was brilliantly saved by Maratha custodian Baljeet Singh.Best hype moment: Bangalore coach Ramesh Parmeshwaran’s jig after his team victory.Star PowerMohamamd Saqlain: Continues to impress as playmaker, but lacked support upfront.Arjun Halappa: One of those days for the talented striker when nothing went right — from missing sitters to trapping the ball.Dhanraj Pillay: Sparkled in patches, but lacked consistency.Baljeet Singh (Marathas) and Bharat Chetri (Bangalore): The goalkeepers ensured the game was goalless in normal time.Crowd Factor: The Hi-fliers have proved that they are the second most popular team in the PHL after the Sultans. But with fans coming all the way from Raichur, the local fans have a fight at hand.
