Jhansi, 4th July: Day 4 of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Women and Men North Zone Championship 2024, held in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, witnessed Hockey Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh Hockey win their respective matches in the women’s category while Hockey Uttarakhand secured victory in the men’s category.
Hockey Chandigarh defeats Hockey Himachal
In the first women’s encounter, Hockey Chandigarh defeated Hockey Himachal, 4-0. Hockey Chandigarh took the lead before halftime with goals from Payal (17’) and Kamaljeet Kaur (22’). The second half saw Chandigarh double their lead on the back of Pooja’s (43’, 48’) brace.
Uttar Pradesh Hockey outplays Hockey Punjab
In another women’s encounter, Uttar Pradesh Hockey outplayed Hockey Punjab, 5-1. Captain Vandana Patel (1’, 17’, 25’, 34’) delivered a spectacular performance while Komal Pal (59’) also etched her name on the scoresheet. In the final minutes of the match, Sukhveer Kaur (60’) scored a consolatory goal for Hockey Punjab.
Hockey Uttarakhand cruises past Hockey Jammu & Kashmir
In a men’s encounter, Hockey Uttarakhand defeated Hockey Jammu & Kashmir, 11-0. Arpit Kumar Kohli (7’, 9’, 22’) and Mahendra Singh Bisht (37’, 51’, 55’) were clinical in their finishing to score three goals apiece. Also, amongst the scorers were Captain Naveen Prasad (27’), Ankit (41’), Neeraj Ram (45’), Pankaj Kumar (52’) and Rohit Shah (53’).
Later in the day, Hockey Chandigarh is scheduled to take on Hockey Punjab in the second Men’s encounter.
Uttar Pradesh Hockey overcomes Hockey Haryana
Yesterday’s last men’s encounter of the day saw Hockey Haryana lose to Uttar Pradesh Hockey 4-0. Akash Pal (6’) gave Uttar Pradesh Hockey an early lead before Abishek Khateek (43’), Ashu Maurya (47’) and Ujjwal Pal (56’) ensured victory.
By Hockey India
