Team Herald
MAPUSA: St Anthony High School, Monte de Guirim got the better of St Joseph High School, Calangute 6-2 in the inaugural match of 6th Sub Junior State Hockey Championships at Peddem Sports Complex ground, Mapusa, on Tuesday.
Defending champions St Anthony High School came back strongly from a two-goal deficit to notch up their first win. It was the young but talented boys of St Joseph High School that took two goals lead through Sunny and Shubham.
However, a fine hat-trick by Shushas along with goals from Daniel, Rohan and Shervin saved the day for the Guirim lads and in the end notched up a commendable 6-2 victory.
The half time score was 2-1 in favour of St Joseph HS.
The tournament will feature over 20 schools playing on a league-cum-knock out basis and the schools are divided into North and South District.
