National Women’s Hockey League: Odisha, Maharashtra, Bengal Victorious on Day 6
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Synopsis
On the sixth day of the National Women's Hockey League, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Bengal achieved significant victories. Odisha defeated Mizoram and Maharashtra triumphed over Manipur, while Bengal narrowly won against Maharashtra. The matches showcased outstanding performances, particularly in goalkeeping and last-minute plays, contributing to an exhilarating day of hockey.
Key Takeaways
- Odisha secured a shootout win against Mizoram.
- Maharashtra dominated Manipur with a 4-0 score.
- Bengal clinched victory against Maharashtra in the final minute.
- Outstanding performances were noted from goalkeepers and key players.
- The tournament continues to showcase thrilling hockey action.
Ranchi, March 25 (NationPress) The Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Maharashtra, and Hockey Bengal achieved significant victories in their respective matches during the sixth day of the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.
In the opening match, the Hockey Association of Odisha triumphed over Hockey Mizoram with a score of 1-1 (SO 2-0) in Pool A.
Sanjana Kiro (5’) initiated the scoring early in the first quarter for the Hockey Association of Odisha. Conversely, Laltlanchhungi (55’) leveled the game for Hockey Mizoram in the dying moments.
Drupti Naik and captain Sumi Mundari converted their shoot-out attempts effectively. Goalkeeper Namsi Jarika was remarkable, stopping all four attempts from Hockey Mizoram during the shoot-out.
In the subsequent match, Hockey Maharashtra overwhelmed Manipur Hockey with a 4-0 victory. Goals were scored by Sanika Chandrakant Mane (3’), Tanushree Dinesh Kadu (36’), Sanjana Raikwar (54’), and Nikku Gurjar (59’).
The following game saw Hockey Bengal narrowly defeat Hockey Maharashtra 1-0. Both teams fought hard to prevent scoring until Shanti Horo (59’) clinched the game with a last-minute goal for Hockey Bengal.
On the previous day of the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025, teams including Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Maharashtra, and Hockey Jharkhand also celebrated victories in their matches.
The Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Haryana 2-0 in Pool A, while Hockey Mizoram claimed victory over Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1. Additionally, Hockey Maharashtra managed a 4-2 win against Hockey Bengal, marking their first tournament win, and Hockey Jharkhand dominated Manipur Hockey with an 8-0 score in Pool A.
