Kalinga Lancers crowned Hockey India League champions, defeat Dabang Mumbai to win 4-1

Kalinga Lancers displayed brilliant skills as they thrashed Dabang Mumbai 4-1 in the final to win their maiden Hockey India League in Chandigarh on Sunday. The Lancers owed their victory to skipper Moritz Furste's heroics as he scored consecutive goals through penalty corners.

Although Mumbai tried to fight back, they were no match for the Lancers who scored two more goals through superb efforts of Glenn Turner and Furste.

FT: And that's it, @KalingaLancers are crowned CHAMPIONS of the Coal India #HIL2017 on 26 February!#DMvKL #HighOnHockey🏅 pic.twitter.com/JR5k7FVJyA

— Hockey India League (@HockeyIndiaLeag) February 26, 2017

Affan Yousuf scored the lone goal for Mumbai as Kalinga Lancers completely outplayed their opponents and were crowned champions.

Pictures from the awards ceremony that saw @KalingaLancers being crowned CHAMPIONS on 26 Feb.https://t.co/VpWSg2rqgv#HighOnHockey #HIL2017 pic.twitter.com/BqCrnHWsb3

— Hockey India League (@HockeyIndiaLeag) February 26, 2017