Pool B and C Action: DNH vs D&D, Andhra’s Hat‑trick, Rajasthan Beats Bihar

Pool B saw a high‑scoring encounter between Dadra and Nagar Haveli (DNH) and Daman and Diu. Early goals from Nagendra Kumar (5’, 36’) and Kushal Bopaiya (11’) gave DNH the edge, while Sunil Yadav (31’) and Mo. Idris (48’) extended the lead. Goa managed a solitary goal through Hari Rama (26’) but fell 5‑1.

In the same pool, Arunachal’s line‑up overcame Goa 4‑2 with contributions from Jai Prakash Patel, Premdayal Giri, Ujjwal, Pacha Tharun Kumar and Abhinav Singh. Telangana’s Mohammed Affan Khan and R. Ayappa scored, but the side could not avoid defeat.

Pool C featured Andhra Pradesh’s demolition of Gujarat 8‑0. Hemant Kumar Dodium Subramanyam recorded a hat‑trick (26’, 39’, 49’), while Nadeem Akhil, Matta Sai Kumar, Lekka Rao, Manchala Bhanuprakash Reddy and Sheikh Mohammad Rafi added goals.

Rajasthan’s men’s team secured a 3‑2 win over Bihar (BSSA) in a tightly contested match. Ankit Rawat and Anurag Suthar opened the scoring, and captain Manish Chaudhary completed the comeback with two late goals. Bihar’s Johnny Kumar and Mohammad Siddiq each found the net.