AGENCIES, SHILLONG: Sethu FC came back from behind to defeat India Rush SC 3-2 in a group stage match of the second edition of the Hero Indian Women’s League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Wednesday.
In a scintillating first half, India Rush FC took the lead in the 2nd minute of the match itself when Samiksha burst onto goal and scored, stunning Sethu FC’s defence in the process. Rattled, Sethu FC dug deep and started to dominate possession, whilst showing signs of brilliance in the attacking third.
In the 22nd minute, Bangladesh International Sabina Khatun scored for SETHU FC to level proceedings and make it 1-1. Two minutes later, SETHU FC almost took the lead but the resulting shot went wide of the goal as India Rush SC survived a scare.
Indumathi tapped home a low cross from the left flank in the 44th minute to give Sethu FC a solitary goal lead as the scoreline read 2-1, but in a frantic ending to the half India Rush SC scored courtesy of Nisha in the 45th minute to make it 2-2. But that was not all.
In the 86th minute, Sabina Khatun finished her chance with perfection and scored to give Sethu FC a solitary goal lead as the scoreline read 3-2. Shortly after, Sethu FC had the chance to double their lead but failed to make the most out of it.
Eastern Sporting Union played out a 1-1 draw with KRYHPSA in a group stage match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya .
Bala Devi’s 14th minute goal was cancelled out by Roja Devi’s strike in the dying embers of the first half as both teams shared points.
Rising Student Club steamed past Indira Gandhi Academy for Sports and Education 6-1 in a group stage match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya.
