Hockey Nationals 2024 Semifinal: Haryana and Odisha march into finals- HIGHLIGHTS
End of Q1, Haryana 0-0 Uttar Pradesh
Nothing to separate the two sides as they go in for a breather, before resuming the action in the second quarter.
11' It has been a very tight game from both sides
Both teams have had chances but for the most part, the first half is characterized by turnovers and teams being resolute in defense.
Haryana have had better chances but do not count UP out on this one.
2' PC for UP but it is overturned!
UP were awarded a PC in under 90 seconds but Haryana reviewed the call successfully.
Brisk start from UP.
The second semifinal is about to get underway!
Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are doing their warmup rounds as the players get ready for the match.
Who will meet Odisha tomorrow?
Fulltime: Manipur 2-4 Odisha, Odisha enters the final!
Odisha put on a clinical display and clinch victory with a 4-2 win over Manipur.
Manipur fought hard and true but Odisha were always the favorites coming into this match, and have showed why.
Next up, we have Haryana taking on Uttar Pradesh.
57' Good save by Dhanaraj Singh!
A fierce shot from Prasad Kujur is parried away to safety by the Manipuri keeper.
With just minutes to go, the target seems a little too steep for Manipur to attain.
52' Another goal for Odisha! They have daylight between them and Manipur
The Manipur train seems to have run out of gas in the final leg, as Odisha stomp their authority with two very quick goals.
From 2-2 it has become 4-2 in favor of Odisha within a blink of an eye.
Coming to the goal, it was a brilliant backhand flick from Sudeep Chirmako as he puts the ball into the net from an improbable angle.
Things look bleak for Manipur at the moment.
51' Odisha take the lead! It's 3-2 now to Odisha!
Prasad Kujur puts Odisha in the lead! With just nine minutes to go, they have gone ahead!
It was a very dangerous attack from Odisha from the left and the ball fell kindly to Prasad who had just the goalkeeper to beat.
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