Gwalior, April 28: SAI-Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy scored contrasting victories to set up a pinnacle clash at the 2nd India Junior Women’s Hockey Academy National Championship 2022, here on Thursday.
The two teams recorded lopsided victories over their respective rivals in the semi-finals: SAI beat Smart Hockey Academy, Raipur 10-0, while MP Academy edged Rloundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 3-0.
The final will be played on Friday.
Jyoti Xaxa scored four goals, including a hat-trick, as SAI-Academy defeated Smart Hockey Academy, Raipur 10-0.
Jyoti scored in the 9th, 11th, 14th and 16th minutes to put her team in control. Binati Minz (21′, 38′) and Anjana Xaxa (27′, 41′) each scored a brace, while Sanju Shahi (7′) and Himanshi (58′) added a goal each for SAI Academy.
In the second semi-final, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy beat Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy 3-0. Sneha Patel (15′, 30′) scored a brace for Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, while the other goal was scored by Palak Gupta in the 36th minute.
The match for third and fourth place between Smart Hockey Academy, Raipur and Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy will be played on Friday.