Sub-jr Women’s Hockey League: Odisha, Jai Bharat win matches; SAI Bal hold Pritam Siwach academy

New Delhi: Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre and Jai Bharat Hockey Academy won their respective matches while SAI Bal Team drew with Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy on Day 1 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women’s Hockey League – Phase 2 here on Monday.

In the first match of the day, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre defeated Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy, Bhagta 4-0. Liona Lakra (20’) and Sheetal Yadav (42’) scored a field goal each while Captain Doli Bhoi (45’) and Neharika Toppo (59’) each converted a penalty corner for Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre.

In the second match of the day, Jai Bharat Hockey Academy defeated Anantpur Sports Academy 3-2. The first goal of the match came from M. Shalini (15’) of Anantpur Sports Academy but a brace from Annu (30’, 51’) for Jai Bharat Hockey Academy put them in the lead. P. Madhurima Bai (53’) equalised for Anantpur Sports Academy but Ranu Tiwari (59’) scored for Jai Bharat Academy with just a minute left on the clock to ensure their win.

In the third match of the day, the SAI Bal Team drew with Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy 2-2. Lalpeksangi (6’) opened the scoring for the SAI Bal Team and Tanisha Ekka (38’) doubled the lead for her side. Priya (44’) and Arti (58’) scored for Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy in the third and fourth quarter respectively and helped their side record a draw.

–IANS