Jr Men’s Nationals: Hockey Odisha thrash Mumbai, storm into semis

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Apr 3, 2014 at 8:29 PM Updated On : Apr 3, 2014 at 8:47 PM

Odisha Sun Times Sports Bureau
Chennai, Apr 3:

Hockey Odisha stormed into the semifinals of the 4^th Junior Men’s National Championship-2014 (Division A) after they thrashed Mumbai Hockey Association Ltd by 4-0 goals in the Pool B quarterfinal here this afternoon.

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Odisha took control of the game right from the start when Sanjit Toppo converted a penalty corner in the first minute of the game. In the 31^st minute, Anand Lakra scored the second goal through a penalty corner.

In the second half, Joseph Toppo scored the third goal after converting a penalty corner in the 61^st minute while Anuranjan Tirkey completed the rout after scoring the fourth goal in the 68^thminute.

In the other quarterfinal match, Sports Authority of India (SAI) beat Bhopal by 5-0 goals.

In the semifinals on Saturday, Hockey Odisha would meet SAI while Hockey Punjab would meet Hockey Haryana.