Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand Set for Championship Showdown

Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand have reached the finals of the Junior Women National Championship after defeating Odisha and Haryana, respectively. Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious after a tense penalty shootout, while Jharkhand secured a narrow 2-1 win. The two teams will now face off in the title match.

Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand have each claimed their place in the final of the Junior Women National Championship. In an intense semifinal, Madhya Pradesh edged past Odisha in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, with Krisha Parihar's crucial save sealing their victory.

Odisha initially took the lead through Bahala Surekha, but Madhya Pradesh equalized in the last minute of regular play through Patel Sneha, leading to a nail-biting finish in penalties. The sudden death shootout saw Katariya Khushi, Kajal, and Huda Khan deliver for Madhya Pradesh.

Meanwhile, Jharkhand triumphed over Haryana with a 2-1 scoreline. Roshni Aind and Parwati Topno scored to secure their lead, while Haryana's captain Nandni attempted a comeback with a late goal that ultimately wasn't enough to alter the final outcome.

(With inputs from agencies.)