Haryana to face Railways in final

NEW DELHI, Apr 26:�Defending champions Railways and last year's runners-up Haryana entered into the final of the 3rd Hockey India Senior Women National Championship after winning their respective semifinal ties today.While Haryana scored a comprehensive 3-1 win over Punjab, Railways beat Jharkhand 2-1 at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in the Guru Gobind Singh Sports College in Lucknow.After playing a goal-less half, Haryana forwards showcased their skills to take an upper hand in the second half.Narinder scored the opening goal for Haryana in the 37th minute by converting a penalty corner, while Reena Devi hit the net in the 46th minute.Three minutes later Udita scored another goal to give Haryana a 3-0 lead.Punjab reduced the margin in the 52nd minute through Lalremruati.Earlier, in the other semifinal match, Laurenua Kerketta scored two goals in the 30th and 34th minute for Railways.Railways looked a better unit with a lot of composure, while Jharkhand committed errors that put them on the defensive for most part of the match before Punita Minz scored a lone goal in the last minute of the game. (PTI)