January 15th 2025.
In Ranchi, at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium, the Soorma Hockey Club had another successful game in the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25. Hina Bano and Sonam were the stars of the match, scoring a goal each to secure a 2-1 win against the Odisha Warriors.
The game started with the Warriors taking control, with Baljeet Kaur making a strong run into the Soorma's circle and forcing goalkeeper Savita to make a save. However, it wasn't long before Soorma's Ajmina Kujur initiated a counterattack on the left wing, passing the ball to Hina Bano who managed to deflect it past Warriors' goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram to score the first goal of the match.
The Warriors were quick to respond, with Sakshi Rana earning a penalty corner, but Ishika Chaudhary was unable to convert it into a goal. They continued to push for an equalizer, with Freeke Moes having a chance towards the end of the first quarter, but her shot missed the target.
The second quarter was a tight battle, with both teams fighting to gain control. Soorma Hockey Club had more opportunities, but they struggled to find the back of the net. The Warriors, on the other hand, had a penalty corner but failed to score as Claire Colwill's attempt was blocked by Savita. Freeke continued to be a threat for the Warriors, but she couldn't create any clear scoring chances.
As the third quarter began, Soorma's Salima Tete and Sonam showed their skills, dodging past defenders and earning a penalty corner. However, Salima couldn't convert the deflection from Penny Squibb's shot. The Warriors also had their chances, with Salima making another dangerous run down the right wing, but she couldn't find a teammate in the circle.
The standout player for the Warriors, Freeke, continued to impress in the fourth quarter, creating chances and earning a penalty corner with just three minutes left in the game. But Soorma's goalkeeper Savita made an incredible save to keep the Warriors at bay.
On a counterattack, Charlotte Englebert passed the ball to Sonam from the right wing, who skillfully scored the second goal for Soorma early in the fourth quarter. The Warriors fought hard to get back into the game, but Soorma's defense remained strong.
In the last minutes of the game, Freeke managed to score a goal for the Warriors, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome as Soorma held on to their lead and secured their second victory of the season.
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