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Soorma Hockey Club Parts Ways With Coach Jude Menezes as Rani Rampal Takes Interim Charge After Winless Start

The move follows four matches with just one goal despite more than 100 circle entries.

Overview

  • The club said the separation was by mutual agreement with immediate effect, and former India captain Rani Rampal will coach for the remainder of the tournament.
  • SG Pipers stayed top of the table with a 3-1 win over Soorma, as Lola Riera, Jyoti Singh and Sunelita Toppo scored after Penny Squibb gave Soorma an early lead.
  • Shrachi Bengal Tigers moved into second by beating Ranchi Royals 1-0, with Agustina Gorzelany converting a penalty corner for her fourth goal of the season.
  • Ranchi Royals had earlier defeated Soorma 2-0 through goals by Rutuja Dadaso Pisal and Sakshi Rana, with Bichu Devi Kharibam preserving a clean sheet by saving a late penalty corner.
  • Early fixtures at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi highlighted decisive set pieces and strong goalkeeping, notably from Jennifer Rizzo and Madhuri Kindo.