New Delhi, May 23, 2015: The semi-finals clash during
the 5th Hockey India Sub Junior National Hockey Championship 2015 (Men) ‘A’ Division
today at New Delhi saw four teams embroiled in a tough battle as each aimed to
win and book a place in tomorrow’s Final. In the first semi-final
clash between Hockey Haryana and Hockey Gangpur - Odisha saw the former
stamping their victory over the opponents to march into the Final. The second
semi-final clash proved to be a one sided affair as Hockey Odisha beat Hockey
Karnataka 3-0.
The first semi-final match between Hockey Haryana and Hockey
Gangpur - Odisha was an exciting clash as a score of 4-3 allowed Hockey Haryana
to enter the Final. Post an initial round of attack and putting pressure on
each other, Hockey Gangpur - Odisha broke the deadlock in the 14th minute
when Mandip Kerketta slammed the ball into the nets through a penalty corner opportunity
which gave his team a lead in the game. As no further goals was scored in the
rest of the session the first half ended in favour of Hockey Gangpur - Odisha
at 1-0.
The second half saw
intense action as both teams looked at scoring and registering the game in
their name. It was in the 50th minute when Hockey Haryana finally managed
to score the equaliser goal when Vishal Antil ensured that the penalty corner
opportunity did not go a waste. Taking a cue from there Hockey Haryana
increased their tempo of attack and 56th minute saw them double their
score as Abhishek’s field effort bore results. Not wasting much time Hockey
Haryana added another goal to their tally in the 63rd minute as Vishal
Antil yet again slammed the ball into the nets. With tables turned in their
favour and scores at 3-1, Hockey Haryana looked completely in control of the
match but the very next minute Hockey Gangpur - Odisha scored their second
goal. It was Albert Tete who scored a brilliant field goal to take the
scorecard to 3-2, in favour of Hockey Haryana. Not wanting to lose their hold
on the match, Hockey Haryana struck again in the 67th minute as Abhishek
again was seen in action in the D and a beautiful deflection from him took the
scores to 4-2. In a final desperate attempt in the 69th minute Hockey
Gangour - Odisha added another goal but it was too late for them as Hockey
Haryana went on to win 4-3.
The second semi-final clash proved to be a easy win for
Hockey Odisha as they went on to win the game 3-0 allowing Hockey Karnataka no
opportunity to capitalise in the entire game. Hockey Odisha started the game
with complete dominance as they were seen in action in the opponents D, looking
for chances to score, it was in the 15th minute when Suman Beck pounced on
eth penalty corner and gave his team a 1-0 lead. Right before the break, Hockey
Odisha doubled their lead when in the 30th minute Ashwin Kujur scored
through a field goal. Wit 2-0 lead, the second half saw a similar story as
Hockey Odisha dominated and held their defence high which gave Hockey Karnatak
no chance to break the shackles. Hockey Odisha scored their third goal in the
39th minute which was because of the brilliant effort by Pradeep Lakra in
the D which left the opponents goalie stunned. This proved to be the winning
goal and Hockey Odisha with their brilliant performance advance to the Finals tomorrow.
RESULTS OF THE DAY-
1st Semi-Final : Hockey Haryana 4 Vishal Antil
(50min- PC, 63 min-PC), Abhishek (56min- FG, 67min-FG), Parmeet (69min-
PC) vs Hockey Gangpur - Odisha 3 Mandip Kerketta(14min- PC), Albert
Tete (64min- FG), Amandeep Lakra (69 min-PC)
2nd Semi-Final : Hockey Odisha 3 Suman Beck
(15min-PC), Ashwin Kujur (30min-FG), Pradeep Lakra (39min-FG) vs Hockey
Karnataka 0
HI Press release
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