Haryana, UP, MP & Jharkhand reach semis of HI Sub Jr Women Hational Championship
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 19 2022:
Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand reached the semifinals of the 12th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2022, following their triumphs on Thursday.
In the first quarterfinal, Haryana cruised past Mizoram 4-1 courtesy of a brace from Pooja (23', 36') and a goal each from Shashi Khasa (54') and Riya (56').Mizoram's only goal of the match was scored by Lalpeksangi (57').Uttar Pradesh eased into the semifinals with a 5-0 hammering of Chandigarh.
Purnima Yadav (39', 56') grabbed a double as Suneeta Kumari (32'), Pushpanjali Sonkar (35') and Vandana Patel (46') contributed one goal each for their emphatic quarterfinal win.
Madhya Pradesh, meanwhile, got the better of Maharashtra 2-1 in their quarterfinal contest.
Naina Nath (16') and Gungun Kaur (57') scored for the winning side while Sanika Chandrakant Mane (47') netted in a losing cause.
Jharkhand claimed the remaining quarterfinal spot with a commanding 5-1 victory over Punjab.
A double each from Purnima Barwa (24', 56') and Sweety Dungdung (25', 60'), coupled with a goal from Binima Dhan (23') sealed the victory for Jharkhand.
Lakhvir Kaur (40') was the lone scorer for Punjab.