Panchkula, March 10 (NationPress) Hockey Haryana and Hockey Jharkhand achieved different victories in their semifinals, setting the stage for an exciting final in the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 - Division ‘A' here on Monday.

In the first semifinal of Division ‘A’, Hockey Haryana triumphed over Hockey Mizoram with a score of 4-0. Goals were scored by Sonam (41’), Monika (42’), Manisha (47’), and captain Rani (57’), who found the net after Hockey Mizoram's strong defense held firm for over two quarters, thus securing their place in the final showdown on Wednesday.

The second semifinal witnessed Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Jharkhand showcasing remarkable skills, leading to a 0-0 draw at the end of regulation time. The match proceeded to a shootout to determine the other finalist, where Hockey Jharkhand emerged victorious with a score of 3-2 in the shootout. Kajal Sadashiv Atpadkar and Preeti scored for Hockey Maharashtra, while Rajni Kerketta, captain Albela Rani Toppo, and Shammy Bara found the net for Hockey Jharkhand, earning them a spot in the final against Hockey Haryana.

On Wednesday, Hockey Mizoram will compete against Hockey Maharashtra in the 3rd-4th place match, while Hockey Haryana will go head-to-head with Hockey Jharkhand in the championship final.

Previously, Hockey Mizoram had secured a dominant 6-0 victory over the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu in Division ‘A’, with Devika Sen (8’, 27’) scoring two goals. Other contributors included Dimple (1’), Lalthantluangi (2’), Deepika (26’), and Antim (45’), who each added a goal to the tally. However, their efforts fell short against Haryana, the former champions renowned for producing numerous top women hockey players in recent years.