While Jharkhand made short work of former champions Tamil Nadu, winning 3-0 in the day\u2019s first match, Odisha overcame Maharashtra 2-0 later in the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jharkhand, who led 2-0 at the half time, were powered by a fine hat-trick by forward Amisha Baxla, who found the back of the net in the 36th, 38th and 72nd minute with clinical precision, driving the team to a comfortable win. Jharkhand\u2019s attacking play and teamwork ensured a dominant start to their campaign, bagging three points in the opener.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tamil Nadu fought hard and had moments of brilliance, but Jharkhand\u2019s relentless attacking pressure proved too much to handle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
International Pyari Xaxa was the star of Odisha\u2019s 2-0 victory over Maharashtra as she struck once in each half to fetch three points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first goal came in the 45+2nd minute. It was a fine right-footed finish from inside the box to the bottom left corner beating goalkeeper Payal Basude.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Xaxa capitalised on a loose ball for her second goal in the 55th minute. The goal came after Payal made an incredible goalline save to deny a shot from a corner. However, the deflection fell to an unmarked Xaxa, who calmly chest-trapped the ball into the net to double the lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first goal came in the 45+2nd minute. It was a fine right-footed finish from inside the box to the bottom left corner beating goalkeeper Payal Basude.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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