Warriorz K.C. Triumphs Over Sonipat Spartans in Overtime; Advances to Yuva All Stars Semifinals
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Synopsis
On April 2, in Haridwar, the Yuva Yoddhas will compete against Warriorz K.C. in the semifinal of the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025. Yuva Yoddhas achieved a solid win over Yuva Mumba, while Warriorz K.C. triumphed over Sonipat Spartans in a thrilling extra-time match.
Key Takeaways
- Yuva Yoddhas to face Warriorz K.C. in semifinals
- Warriorz K.C. wins against Sonipat Spartans in extra time
- Jaipur Pink Cubs awaits the semifinal winner
- Punit Kumar leads with 17 raid points for Warriorz K.C.
- Yuva Yoddhas defeats Yuva Mumba 38-27
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), April 2 (NationPress) Yuva Yoddhas are set to challenge Warriorz K.C. in the semifinal showdown of the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 on Thursday. The Yoddhas achieved a convincing win against Yuva Mumba in Eliminator 1. Meanwhile, in Eliminator 2, Warriorz K.C. secured a hard-fought victory against Sonipat Spartans in extra time.
The winner of the semifinal between Yuva Yoddhas and Warriorz K.C. will face the Jaipur Pink Cubs in the championship final on Friday. The Yoddhas triumphed over Yuva Mumba with a score of 38-27 in Eliminator 1. They demonstrated dominance in the first half, leading 18-14 at halftime after executing an All Out against the Mumbai team.
In the second half, the Uttar Pradesh club executed another All-Out against Yuva Mumba, increasing their lead to 12 points. The Yoddhas clinched a three-point Super Raid, concluding the match with an 11-point margin and securing a spot in the semifinals.
Yuva Mumba’s Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi garnered 14 raid points, yet his efforts fell short as they exited the tournament. Contributions from Shivam Singh (9 raid points) and Sonu Rathee (8 tackle points) were pivotal in Yuva Yoddhas' victory over Mumbai.
Warriorz K.C. defeated Sonipat Spartans 48-43 in a gripping match that marked the first extra time in the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025. The match commenced with both squads closely contesting for points.
The momentum shifted towards Warriorz K.C. as they executed an All Out on the Spartans, establishing a seven-point advantage. At halftime, the score was 18-13 in favor of the Bengal team. Warriorz K.C. maintained their lead in the second half and inflicted another All Out on Sonipat, extending their lead to 11 points. However, Ankit Kumar Rana’s three-point Super Raid helped the Spartans narrow the gap to eight points.
Ankit Saharwa also scored three points from a Super Raid, and Priyank Chandel’s tackle on Punit Kumar allowed the Spartans to execute an All Out on Warriorz K.C., reducing the deficit to two points.
Ankit Kumar Rana’s two successful raids, coupled with two empty raids from Warriorz K.C., saw the match tied at 33-33 at full-time. With scores level, the match proceeded into extra time, consisting of two three-minute halves.
During the first half of extra time, Ankit Kumar Rana’s Super Raid propelled the Spartans to a four-point lead. However, Sushil Kambrekar from Karnataka executed a Super Raid just before the break, allowing Warriorz K.C. to regain the lead.
The Bengal club achieved an All Out against the Spartans, spearheaded by Sushil Kambrekar, moving ahead by five points. They extended their lead once more, thanks to a crucial Super Raid by Punit Kumar in a do-or-die situation. Throughout extra time, four Super Raids were executed, with Warriorz K.C. edging out a five-point victory to advance to the semifinals.
Punit Kumar of Warriorz K.C. scored 17 raid points, while Ankit Kumar Rana and Ankit Saharwa from Sonipat Spartans secured 16 and 10 points, respectively.
