Odisha Warriors crowned champions of the historic Women's Hockey India League
Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 came to an end with Odisha Warriors lifting the title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the Final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.
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Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (20', 56') gave the Warriors the lead in the second quarter but Penny Squibb (28') equalised for Soorma soon after. However, Rutuja found the back of the net again as the game came to a close and sealed the victory for the Warriors, as per a press release from HIL.
It was a high-intensity clash right from the starting whistle with Odisha Warriors' Freeke Moes making the first circle entry while JSW Soorma Hockey Club continued to be exemplary in defence and rotated possession slowly to gain control over the game. The back and forth, however, did not result in a significant shooting chance until the Warriors' Neha found Rutuja Dadaso Pisal in front of goal but Soorma goalkeeper Savita charged out to diffuse the situation and the first quarter ended goalless.
The midfield battle continued in the second quarter but the breakthrough came out of nowhere as Victoria Sauze looked to pass into the circle but it was deflected high and Rutuja was alert to loft the ball in and over Savita to grant the
