~ Hockey Haryana defeated Manipur Hockey 7-1 ~
~ Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Bengal 1-0 ~
~ Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Hockey Maharashtra 2-0 ~
Ranchi, 18th March 2025: As we begin with the Final phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025 here in Ranchi, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Madhya Pradesh had a successful outing as they registered a win in their respective matches.
In the first match of the day, Hockey Haryana defeated Manipur Hockey 7-1 in Pool A. Saavi (32’, 37’) and Kirti (45’, 56’) scored a brace each for Hockey Haryana. Khasa Shashi (11’), Supriya (54’) and Kirty (58’) also scored one goal each for their side. In response, Deena Devi Naoram (2’) scored the consolation goal for Manipur Hockey.
In the next match, Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Bengal 1-0 in a closely contested game. Dipika Barwa (3’) scored for Hockey Association of Odisha in the first quarter of the match.
In the third match, Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Hockey Maharashtra 2-0 in Pool A. Bhumiksha Sahu (4’) and Captain Soniya Kumre (58’) scored for Hockey Madhya Pradesh in the first and final quarter of the game to take the game away from Hockey Maharashtra.
The opening ceremony for the National Women’s Hockey League 2025 (Final Phase) will take place later today at 06:00 pm at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium.
Also, Hockey Jharkhand will face off Hockey Mizoram in Pool A, later today at 18:30 HRS.
