Rosary HSS’s victory came courtesy of a goal from Akshita Patil, who also walked away with the golden boot award in the category.
Both the teams came in with an intent to attack, holding nothing back right from the start of the game.
The fight for possession was intense and the game moved at a brisk pace. A plethora of passes were made and missed. Rosary HSS, however, out-smarted Carmel HSS when it came to defence. While constantly looking to get a foot into the opponent’s hive, they guarded their own half with gusto.
Anline Fernandes, in particular, was a looming presence on the field, taking and saving passes for Rosary HSS at the same time. Her relentless energy and nimbleness showed why she has been one of the key players of her team throughout the tournament.
She was rewarded for her brilliant overall show with the golden ball.
The intense pressure created on the field culminated in a goal for Rosary HSS in the 20th minute when Akshita Patil got them the breakthrough.
