Jalandhar, Sept. 23 -- The penultimate matchday of the league phase of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U 21) saw Roundglass Hockey Academy and Naval Tata Hockey Academy confirm their places in the knockout stage, joining table toppers SAI Sonipat.

While RGHA registered a convincing 5-1 win over SDAT Hockey Academy, Naval Tata sealed qualification despite losing to SGPC Hockey Academy in a dramatic shootout after a 10-goal thriller. PIS Surjit Hockey Academy also boosted their chances for the knockout with a strong win, while SAI Sonipat cemented their top spot with another dominant performance.

In the opening game of day 13, here at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, Roundglass Hockey Academy defeated SDAT Hockey ...