Unbeaten Pune, Satara, and Mumbai enter junior semis at Asmita Hockey State League

IANS March 13, 2025 166 views

The Asmita Hockey State League's junior category witnessed spectacular performances from Pune, Satara, and Mumbai. Pune delivered a massive 15-0 victory against Ahmednagar, showcasing remarkable team depth and individual skill. Mumbai City continued their winning momentum with a convincing 9-0 triumph over Jalgaon. These results secured semifinal berths for the three dominant teams, highlighting the emerging talent in Maharashtra's junior hockey ecosystem.

"Three team's performances highlighted our junior hockey talent" - Tournament Official
Pune, March 12: Pune and Satara qualified for the semifinals in the Junior Category, recording all wins (9 points) in their respective groups in the Asmita Hockey State League at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri, on Wednesday. The other qualifiers for the semifinals include Kolhapur (4 points) and Mumbai City (6 points).

Key Points

1

Pune crushes Ahmednagar 15-0 with stellar individual performances

2

Mumbai City wins 9-0 against Jalgaon

3

Satara edges Aurangabad 2-1 in crucial group match

On Day 6, Pune impressed in Group B with a 15-0 win over Ahmednagar. The scorers were by a four-goal effort by Tanushree Kadu (2', 22', 43', 49'), three goals by Sanika Mane (4', 7', 52') and Sanjana Khetawat (6', 13', 14'), while Siddhi Gawali (30'), Sayama Tamboli (39') a dual strike by Sneha Bendre (45', 51') and a goal by Sukanya Daware (59') rounded off the tally.

Mumbai City later won 9-0 against Jalgaon. Mumbai's second win helped them qualify with six points (2 wins, 1 loss). For Mumbai, three Roshani Patel (4', 8', 23') and Trisha Guntuk (14', 15', 57') , with three goals each, were the star performers. A brace of goals by Riya Gupta (11', 55') and a goal by Wilona Rodrigues (58') completed the tally.

Later in Group A, Satara got the better of Aurangabad 2-1. Shruti Bhosale (11'- p.c) and Anuradha Thombre (34' - p.c) struck for Satara, while Aurangabad pulled one back via Vaishnavi Pandhare (36' - p.c).

In the other Group-A encounter, Kolhapur got the better of Nagpur after playing out a 4-4 draw. Kolhapur recorded their first draw. In regulation time, Kolhapur had Sanika Chirmure (24', 54', 37') star with three goals, while Bhakti Gaddi (25') scored one. Nagpur replied via two-goal hero Yashasvi Kubde (35' 44') and a goal each by Purva Dhandare (16') and Jyutika Bodkhe (29').

RESULTS (Day 6)

Junior's section:

Group-B: Pune: 15 (Tanushree Kadu 2', 22', 43', 49'; Sanika Mane 4', 7', 52'; Sanjana Khetawat 6', 13', 14'; Siddhi Gawali 30'; Sayama Tamboli 39'; Sneha Bendre 45', 51'; Sukanya Daware 59') bt Ahmedgar: 0

Group-A: Kolhapur: 4 (Sanika Chirmure 24', 54', 37'; Bhakti Gaddi 25') bt Nagpur: 4 (Purva Dhandare 16'; Jyutika Bodkhe 29'; Yashasvi Kubde 35' 44'). HT: 2-2

Group-A: Satara: 2 (Shruti Bhosale 11' - p.c; Anuradha Thombre 34' - p.c) bt Aurangabad: 1 (Vaishnavi Pandhare 36' - p.c). HT:1-0

Group-B: Mumbai City: 9 (Roshani Patel 4', 8', 23'; Trisha Guntuk 14', 15', 57'; Riya Gupta 11', 55'; Wilona Rodrigues 58') bt Jalgaon: 0. HT: 6-0

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