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Odisha bowed out of the Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championship (Tier-2), losing to Delhi 1-2 in the semifinals at Sporting Planet Lovedale Central School in Belgaum, Karnataka today. After taking an early lead through captain Anchal Singh, Odisha conceded two goals in the second half to suffer the defeat.
Earlier, Odisha stormed into the semifinals by winning all three of their Group-A league matches in style. They beat mauled Chandigarh 8-0, Rajasthan 4-1 and Telangana 5-1.
Ritu Badaik was the top scorer for Odisha with a total of seven goals to her name, including one hat-trick against Chandigarh. Captain Anchal Singh and Bandana Naik also scored a hat-trick each against Chandigarh and Telangana respectively.
ODISHA TEAM:
Goalkeepers: Subhasmita Pun (GK), Barsha Priyadarshini Jena, Alisha Majhi.
Defenders: Tannu Oram, Pabita Naik, Shikma Oram, Akashi Naik, Pinky Murmu, Sanvi Murmu.
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Mid-fielders: Tulshi Toppo, Mohini Oram, Rasmita Naik, Prangya Murmu, Laxmi Hembram, Lipsha Naik, Abhilipsa Das.
Forwards: Ritu Badaik, Bandana Naik, Anchal Singh (Captain), Disha Hira, Anisha Kumari Singh, Kabita Minz.
Coach: Sanjeev Patsani; Manager: Sasmita Sahoo.
ODISHA RESULTS:
September 15: Odisha (Ritu Badaik 9, 25, 35+1, 62, Anchal Singh 11, 51, 60, Bandana Naik 28) beat Chandigarh 8-0. PoM: Ritu Badaik.
September 17: Odisha (Ritu Badaik 17, Kohinoor 34-OG, Anchal Singh 42, Bandana Naik 70+3) beat Rajasthan (Manju Kanwar 56) 4-1. PoM: Anchal Singh
September 19: Odisha (Bandana Naik 6, 29, 37, Ritu Badaik 53, 62) beat Telangana (P Hemalatha 35) 5-1. PoM: Bandana Naik.
September 22: Odisha (Anchal Singh 8) lost to Delhi (Neetika Negi 49-P, Dhwani Bidada 56) 1-2. PoM: Dhwani Bidada.
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TOP: File photo of Odisha forward Ritu Badaik who scored seven goals in three matches, including a hat-trick.
RIGHT: File photo of Odisha captain Anchal Singh, who led from the front and also scored a hat-trick.
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