Kovilpatti (Tamil Nadu): Hockey Odisha defeated Hockey Bihar 4-1 to reach the semi-final in the 11th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2021 here on Thursday.
The Hockey Association of Odisha ran out 4-1 winners over Hockey Bihar thanks to a late burst of goals. After an intense first half where the score remained goalless, Amandeep Lakra (38′) gave Hockey Association of Odisha the lead, before Suhant Toppo (44′) doubled their advantage. Monu Kumar (50′) pulled one goal back for Hockey Bihar, but Sudeep Chirmako (51′, 60′) dashed their hopes thanks to two late goals.
Hockey Chandigarh stunned neighbours Hockey Punjab 3-2 to set up a semi-final clash with Hockey Association of Odisha.
In the other semi-final, Hockey Haryana, who thrashed hosts Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu 7-3, will take on Uttar Pradesh Hockey, who outplayed Delhi Hockey 9-0 as the quarter-finals were completed in the premier domestic tournament for junior boys on Thursday.