Neha Dubey and Aradhana Jadhav played the key roles scoring a goal each, which helped India Rush get the better of Sunday Sultans ‘A’ by a close 2-1 margin in a women’s Pool-A league match of the 41st Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana rink hockey tournament, played at the WCG floodlit courts. Nadiya S. netted the lone goal for the losing side.
In a veteran men’s encounter, Sea View SC blanked Kalina Village Boys ‘B’ 4-0. Consistent goal-scorers Gavin Vandrine and Shelton Carvalho struck two goals each to seal Sea View’s victory.
In other women’s matches, Western Railway and UK United recorded identical 4-2 wins in their respective Pool-A and Pool-B league encounters.
Anupa Barla and Rakhi Prajapati scored a brace of goals as Western Railway defeated Sunday Sultans ‘B’ with Chaitrali Gawade scoring both the goals for the losers.
UK United was well-served by Jemimah Rodrigues who slammed home three goals and Vasudha got one in the win against Sea View SC. Shraddha Jadhav and Resham Mahadik scored a goal each for Sea View.
Results – Women:
Western Railway 4 (Anupa Barla 2, Rakhi Prajapati 2) beat Sunday Sultans ‘B’ 2 (Chaitrali Gawade 2).
UK United 4 (Jemimah Rodrigues 3, Vasudha Shetty) beat Sea View SC 2 (Shraddha Jadhav, Resham Mahadik).
India Rush 2 (Neha dubey, Aradhana Jadhav ) beat Sunday Sultans “A’ 1 (Nadiya S).
Central Railway 10 (Jyoti Pal 3, Pratibha A 3, Anuja S 2, Helen Mary 2) beat Mumbai Colts 0.
Veterans: Mumbai Raje Orange 3 (Meghraj M. 2, Solomon Alexander) beat Republicans 1 (Ashlyn Piedade).
Sea View SC 4 (Gavin Vandrine 2, Shelton Carvalho 2) beat Kalina Village Boys ‘B’ 0.