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The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers: It was a memorable night for hockey fans at a packed Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela as the Odisha Warriors beat the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 3-1 in the Women’s Hockey India League (2024-25). Michelle Fillet (16'), Yibbi Jansen (18', 47') and Neha Goyal (58') scored for the Odisha Warriors while Udita (30') scored for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.

The two sides had played out a 1-1 draw three days ago in Ranchi with the Odisha Warriors then winning the penalty shootout thanks to goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram’s heroics. Penalty shootouts were not required tonight as the Warriors secured the win in style to take them to the top of the points table with eight points.

The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers were the better side at the start of the first quarter as they made multiple circle penetrations. However, they were unable to test Bartram in the Odisha Warriors goal.