Igor Chiseliov led Maharashtra Ironmen defeat Garvit Gujarat in an entertaining clash

Jaipur, June 14, 2023:  The first game on Matchday 7 of the Premier Handball League between Maharashtra Ironmen and Garvit Gujarat ended 35-30 in favour of the Ironmen. Captain of the Ironmen Igor Chiseliov showcased his brute force in the game to help his team come away with the victory.

Match 13 of the inaugural season of the Premier Handball League witnessed table toppers Maharashtra Ironmen take on Garvit Gujarat in a thrilling clash. Garvit Gujarat had a rapid start to the game as Tarun Thakur, Mohit Ghanghas and Tuliboev Mukhtor were in fine knick and were scoring freely in the opening minutes of the game.

Farhad Shafiei Alavijeh in the Garvit Gujarat goal was in form also as he made some stunning saves in the opening exchanges of the game to help his team establish a lead. However, Igor Chiseliov, Aman and Jalal Kiani slowly started string passes together to create chances.  They also found their finishing touch and equalised soon after.

By the 15th minute mark both teams were evenly matched as the scores read 9 all. Mohammed Shuja Ur Rehman of Garvit Gujarat came on off the bench to make their attack more potent as soon they established a slender lead over the Ironmen. Both teams were matching each other blow for blow as the first half was coming to a close. Soon after, the first half ended as the scores read 16-17 in favour of Gujarat.

Maharashtra Ironmen had a blistering start to the second half, thanks to their captain Igor Chiseliov who was playing like a man possessed and was bullying the Gujarat players as he went on scoring spree. The Ironmen had established a lead in the opening minutes of the second half as Gujarat were looking to find a way back into the game and contain Chiseliov.

Despite the best efforts of Shuja Ur Rehman and Tuliboev Mukhtor whose goals made sure that Ironmen did not establish an unassailable lead over Gujarat, they were struggling to bridge the gap. Halfway through the second period the scores read 27-25 in favour of the Ironmen. Kiani also came on in the second half with a point to prove as he and Chiseliov were decimating Gujarat’s defences. Garvit Gujarat were slowly able to establish a foothold in the second half but their efforts were in vain as the free scoring Ironmen were showcasing their ferocity in attack. Soon after the game ended 35-30 in favour of the Maharashtra Ironmen.

Igor Chiseliov and Jalal Kiani were the top scorers for the Maharashtra Ironmen in the game with 10 goals apiece, while Mohit Ghanghas of Garvit Gujarat was the top scorer for his team in the match with 10 goals. The goalkeeper of Garvit Gujarat Farhad Shafiei Alavijeh was adjudged to be the best player of the match. 

Final Score- Maharashtra Ironmen-35 vs Garvit Gujarat- 30

Tomorrow’s matches:
Match 15- Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh vs Garvit Gujarat (15th June, 2023 at 7pm) 
Match 16- Telugu Talons vs Delhi Panzers  (15th June, 2023 at 8:30pm)

Live on: Sports 18-1 (HD & SD) and Sports 18 Khel and will be streamed LIVE on JioCinema.
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Jaipur