The Ghumenrahera Riser's Academy, Sports Authority of India 'A' and 'B' teams and Sports Hostel Odisha won their respective matches in the Khelo India Women's (U-16) Hockey League 2022 (Final Phase) here on Saturday.
In the first match of the day, Ghumenrahera Riser's Academy defeated Citizen Hockey XI 16-1 in Pool A. Durga (36', 47', 48', 50') and Payal (13', 39', 44', 45') scored four goals each for Ghumanhera. Nisha (16', 22', 29') and the team's captain Pooja (46', 49', 53') each scored three goals, while Ritika (28') and Deepika (59') each had one. Citizen Hockey XI's Diya (52') scored a consolation goal for her team.
In the second Pool A match, Sports Authority of India 'A' defeated Har Hockey Academy 8-0. Sonali Ekka (2', 42') got her team started by converting an early penalty corner, Kajal (5', 13', 25', 60') was the match's top scorer with four goals, and captain Tanuja (24') and Karuna Minz (34') each scored one.
