Bengal prevail 7-1 over Puducherry at Sub Junior Women National C'ship

The fifth day of the 14th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2024 saw Mizoram, Haryana, Hockey, Bengal and Maharashtra secure three points each in their respective fixtures at the South Central Railways Sports Complex, RRC Ground, Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad, Telangana.

The first clash of the day saw Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh locked in a goalless draw in Pool E.

In another Pool E clash, Mizoram beat Chandigarh 4-1 to continue their winning streak. Captain Laltlanchhungi (6’), Vanlalrinhlui (9’), Laldinpuii (21’) and Manglawmsang (51’) scored for the winning side while Tamanna (8’) scored the sole goal for Hockey Chandigarh.

In Pool A, Haryana defeated Manipur 4-0. Diya (44’, 50’) scored a brace and Manjinder (17’) and Neeshu (39’) also contributed with a goal each to complete the victory.

Bengal prevailed 7-1 over Puducherry in Pool H. Captain Bulbul Kumari Shaw (2’, 23’, 55’) bagged an impressive hat-trick. Purba Chakraborty (24’, 32’) and Piyali Oraw (16’, 29’) also featured on the scoresheet with braces for Bengal. Manasvi B.U (50’) scored one goal for Puducherry.

In Pool F, Jammu and Kashmir was to play Bihar but the former forfeited and Bihar was awarded a 5-0 win.

In the final clash of the day, Pool G saw Maharashtra defeat Gujarat, 1-0. In the second quarter, Captain, Yashasvi Kubde (29’) scored the winning goal for Maharashtra.