Odisha crash out of Women Hockey Nationals

Odisha crashed out of the 3rd Women Senior National Hockey Championship, suffering 1-2 defeat at the hands of Karnataka in their third and last Pool-G league match at Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) today. After trailing 0-2, Odisha pulled one back through Raina Yadav in the 25th minute. Odisha failed to convert any of the 15 penalty corner that came their way. Earlier, Odisha beat Himachal Pradesh 4-0 and Tripura 19-0 in their first two league matches.

ODISHA TEAM: Sumanti Toppo, Sarojini Ekka (A), Ashmita Barla, Rashmita Minz, Punam Minz, Anupa Barla, Sashi Punam Kullu, Sunita Lakra, Susanti Dung Dung, Sarojini Ekka (B), Priyanka Ekka, Elima Minz, Nabina Tirkey, Manju Lakra, Mariana Kujur, Asim Kanchan Barla, Priyanka Kujur. Coach: Florencia Ekka, Manager: Laxmidhar Mohanty.

RESULTS:
April 19:
Odisha beat Himachal Pradesh 4-0.
Aprril 20: Odisha (Raina Yadav 4, Mariana Kujur 4, Priyanka Ekka 3, Sarojini Ekka-A 2, Sarojini Ekka-B 2, Asim Kanchan Barla 2, RasRashmita Ekka 1, Rashmita Minz 1) beat Tripura 19-0.
April 22: Odisha (Raina Yadavlost to Karnataka (Chitra 2) 1-2.

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