Bangalore: Sports Authority of India Training Centre (STC), Bangalore opened their campaign with a thumping 5-0 victory over STC Chennai in the SAI inter-hostel hockey tournament at the KSHA Stadium here on Monday.

Bangalore were ahead by a single goal in the first-half through a Muddappa M K effort in the 27th minute.

But in the second session, Chennai’s resistance withered away as Nithin Thimmaiah slotted two quick goals (33rd, 37th).

Nilesh KA made it 4-0 in the 46th minute while Muddappa once again got into the scoring act two minutes from the final hooter.