Guru Gobind Singh Sports College Lucknow, Govt Academy Sonipat set up title clash in Nehru Sub-Junior Hockey

New Delhi: Guru Gobind Singh Sports College, Kursi Road, Lucknow, and Government Hockey Academy, Sonipat, booked their places in the final of the Manmohan Singh 43rd Nehru Sub-Junior Hockey Tournament 2026 (Boys Under-15) after winning their respective semi-finals at Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi, on Friday.

In the first semi-final, Guru Gobind Singh Sports College defeated Major Dhyan Chand Sports College, Saifai, Etawah, 3-2 in an exciting encounter.

Major Dhyan Chand Sports College made an early impact, taking the lead in the third minute through a penalty corner. The Lucknow outfit struggled to break through initially but found the equaliser in the 43rd minute with a field goal to make it 1-1.

Saifai regained the lead just a minute later, scoring through a field goal in the 44th minute. However, Guru Gobind Singh Sports College responded swiftly, restoring parity in the 47th minute. The Lucknow team then sealed the contest in the 53rd minute, converting a penalty corner to complete a thrilling 3-2 victory and secure its place in the final.

In the second semi-final, Government Hockey Academy, Sonipat, defeated Round Glass Hockey Academy, Mohali, Punjab, 2-1 to advance to the title clash.

Sonipat took the lead in the ninth minute through a field goal and doubled their advantage in the 26th minute with another field goal. Round Glass Hockey Academy reduced the deficit almost immediately, converting a penalty corner in the 27th minute to make it 2-1.

Despite sustained efforts from the Mohali side to find an equaliser, Sonipat's defence held firm in the closing stages to preserve the lead and seal their place in the final.

The two victories set up a title showdown between Guru Gobind Singh Sports College, Lucknow, and Government Hockey Academy, Sonipat, in the tournament's concluding match.

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