Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Haryana won their respective games to set up an exciting final at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha, in the 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2023.
On Saturday, Hockey Jharkhand defeated Uttar Pradesh Hockey 2-1 in penalty shootouts after regulation time expired, with both teams scoring two goals. Roshni Aind (2′) and Jamuna Kumari (28′) scored for Hockey Jharkhand, while Vandana Patel (25′, 47′) scored a brace for Uttar Pradesh Hockey to force penalty shootouts.
According to a press release from Hockey India, Hockey Jharkhand’s goalkeeper Gangi Barla saved four of the five penalties, while Jamuna Kumari and Sweety Dungdung converted their chances to seal the victory.
Hockey Haryana defeated the Hockey Association of Odisha in penalty shootouts 3-1 after regulation time ended 1-1. Hockey Haryana took the lead with a goal from Team Captain Pooja (15′), but Hockey Association of Odisha responded with a late penalty corner goal from Jyoti Xaxa (42′).
Hockey Haryana advanced to the final after team captain Pooja, Shashi Khasa, and Bhavya scored penalties and goalkeeper Ishika stood tall.