Chennai: Inside forward Rasana played a stellar role in piloting Madurai District Hockey Club to a 5-2 victory over Vivekananda College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, in the final of the Winning XI Women’s HC State-level tournament at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Wednesday.
Rasana struck thrice and Pavithra twice. The team got a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 donated by Mr. S.R. Bhasgeran of Reserve Bank of India.
The runner-up, Vivekananda College, received Rs. 10,000 from the same donor.
Rasana struck in the early minutes, but Saranya produced the equaliser from a stroke to make it 1-1 before half-time.
Shortly after the break it looked as though Madurai was at the receiving end but Rasana put the team ahead followed by Pavithra. Then Sophie reduced the margin.
And in the last 10 minutes, Rasana and Pavithra put the issue beyond doubt.
Earlier, Punitha Arogya HC, Keeranur, gained the third place beating Nazarath Club, Chennai, by six goals to one.
Ms. S.K. Gariyali, IAS, Principal Secretary (Retd) to Governor of Tamil Nadu, gave away the prizes.
The results:
Final: Madurai District HC 5 (Rasana 3, Pavithra 2) beat Vivekananda College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, 2 (Saranya, Sophie).
3-4 places: Punitha Arogya HC, Keeranur, 6 (Nitya, Maria Anburani, Santhanavalli 2, Ramya 2) beat Nazarath Club 1 (Lavanya).