Updated On: 10 January, 2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam
In the other semi-final, Don Bosco High School, (Matunga) cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Children’s Academy, Malad. Skipper Arnav Khot shone with a stellar hat trick, steering his team into the final

Dr Antonio D’Silva’s goalkeeper Omkar Bhube dives to make a save during the shootout v St Stanislaus yesterday. Pic/Atul Kamble
Riding high on goalkeeper Omkar Bhube heroics under the bar, Dr Antonio D’Silva High School, (Dadar) edged out St Stanislaus High School (Bandra) 4-2 in a thrilling tie-breaker and secured a spot in the final of the MSSA boys’ U-16 Junior Aga Khan inter-school hockey tournament at the Don Bosco High School (Matunga) on Thursday.
St Stanislaus took an early lead with Ethan D’Souza scoring in the 14th minute, closing the first half 1-0 in their favour. After the break, Dr Antonio D’Silva’s relentless attacks bore fruit when they were awarded a penalty corner in the 27th minute. Skipper Neel Bhalekar converted the opportunity to level the match 1-1 at the end of regulation time.