Odisha Warriors wins first-ever Women’s Hockey India League title
Odisha Warriors wins first-ever Women’s Hockey India League title
Odisha Warriors became the first-ever Women’s Hockey India League champion in Ranchi on Sunday after Rutuja Pisal’s brace helped her side beat Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in the final.
Rutuja gave Warriors the lead in the 20th minute when she beat Soorma goalkeeper Savita Punia with a deflection. Eight minutes later, Penny Squib brought Soorma back into the match as she found the equaliser from a Penalty Corner.
However, with less than five minutes left on the clock and the match headed towards a penalty shootout, Rutuja went through Savita’s legs to score the winner.
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