Odisha Warriors claimed a 2-0 victory in penalty shootouts after a goalless draw with JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025 on Tuesday. Following a tough, goalless regular time, the match moved to penalty shootouts. Sonika and Kaitlin Nobbs scored, while goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram made four crucial saves to seal the win.
First Half
The match began with Odisha Warriors holding more possession. However, Soorma’s defense remained solid. Both teams played cautiously, leading to very few chances. Soorma earned a penalty corner near the end of the first quarter. Penny Squibb’s flick was blocked by Bartram, keeping the score level at 0-0.
Second Quarter
As the second quarter unfolded, both teams continued to battle in midfield. Englebert stole the ball and earned a penalty corner for Soorma, but they couldn’t convert. Odisha responded with a penalty corner, but Savita saved Yibbi Jansen’s flick. Thus, the score remained 0-0 as the first half ended.
Third Quarter
Odisha came out stronger in the third quarter. They earned a penalty corner, but Jansen’s powerful flick was saved by Savita. Soorma had a brief period of pressure but failed to produce a shot on target. Then, on a counterattack, Kaitlin Nobbs fired a shot from a tight angle, but the scoreline remained unchanged.
Final Quarter
The final quarter began with Soorma earning another penalty corner. However, Squibb’s shot was blocked by Bartram. Odisha quickly countered, but Neha failed to capitalize on a rebound. With a minute left, Soorma had one last penalty corner, but they couldn’t find the net, sending the game into penalty shootouts.
Penalty Shootout
In the shootouts, Sonika and Kaitlin Nobbs calmly converted their attempts. Meanwhile, Bartram was outstanding in goal, saving all of Soorma’s penalty shots. This secured a 2-0 victory for Odisha Warriors, giving them the bonus point.
