Punjab Warriors eager to continue winning run against UP

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Lucknow: Jaypee Punjab Warriors would be keen to continue their winning form, when they take on Uttar Pradesh Wizards in their away game of the Hero Hockey India League here on Sunday.

After a difficult start to their campaign, the Warriors played some aggressive hockey to beat Dabur Mumbai Magicians on Thursday in a seven-goal thriller.

With the likes of Malak Singh and SV Sunil showing some good form, the Warriors` management would be reasonably confident going into Sunday`s match.

However, their record against Uttar Pradesh Wizards is not good this season. Wizards beat Warriors 2-1 in the first meeting of the two sides, while Warriors managed to escape with a 2-2 draw in the second.

Both the games were played in Jalandhar, but Warriors were not able to take the home advantage.

Now it would be a tough challenge for Warriors to get the better of Wizards at the Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium, where crowd has played a big part in hosts` doing well.