Top teams enter quarterfinals

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Cuttack, May 13: Maharashtra, Bihar and Mizoram scripted thumping victories against their respective opponents to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Sub-Junior Girls’ National Football Championship at different Grounds here Wednesday.

At the Barabati Stadium, Maharashtra thrashed Sikkim 8-0 in a Group-E match. Triga Colaco (25^th, 45^th, 54^th) and Retika Sahani (40^th, 60^th, 86^th) scored hat-tricks, while Bhagyashree Dalvi (23^rd, 67^th) scored a brace.

At the Satyabrata Stadium, Ranu scored five goals to help Haryana pummel Goa 9-0 in a Group-H match. The remaining goals were scored by Santosh (third), Ravina (eighth), Anjali (22^nd) and Mona (77^th).

In a Group-F match, riding on a hat-trick by Soni Kumari, Bihar trounced Tamil Nadu 5-0. Soni struck in the first, 57^th and 58^th minutes respectively. Priyanka Kumari (61^st) and Neha Kumari (83^rd) scored once each.

In a Group-G afternoon match at Barabati, Mizoram drubbed Tripura 5-0. R Venalpeki (63^rd, 73^rd) scored a brace, while PB Himingthanzvali (85^th), Grace (89^th) and Elizabeth (91^st) found the back of the net once each.

Hosts Orissa will meet Mizoram May 16 in the round of eight. All the quarterfinals will be played at the Barabati Stadium.