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Eastern Sporting Union were held to a 1-1 draw by Sethu FC in a group stage match of the second edition of the Indian Women’s League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya today, April 8.
Ranjibala Devi’s early strike was cancelled out by Indumathi’s 14th minute goal as both teams qualify for the semifinals of the second edition of the Indian Women’s League, whilst sharing points.
Eastern Sporting Union decided to attack from the opening minutes of the match and Kamala Devi’s header in the 4th minute was saved by the opposing custodian. Eastern Sporting Union had not to wait for long to take the lead as in the very next minute Ranjibala’s magnificent attempt found the back of the net.
Ranjibala volleyed a cross from the left flank into the back of the net in the first attempt from inside the box as Eastern Sporting Union took the lead in the 5th minute. The lead however, did not last very long as Sethu FC equalised proceedings in the 14th minute courtesy of Indumathi’s strike from between the legs of Panthoi.
The volatile opening minutes were followed by battle for possession in the midfield and both teams cancelled each other out for much of the remaining time of the first half. Chances came for Eastern Sporting Union but their forwards could not make the most out of it. The half-time scoreline read 1-1.
Changing over, Eastern Sporting Union tried to adopt an attacking momentum and almost succeeded in scoring in the 48th minute when Mandakini Devi’s attempt from inside the box was saved by the opposing custodian.
Shortly after, Kamala Devi burst onto goal and rounded up the goalkeeper but the referee called the play offside as Eastern Sporting Union searched for the decisive goal. Relying on counter-attacks Sethu FC tried to stretch Eastern Sporting Union’s defence but could not create clear goal scoring opportunities.
The full-time scoreline read 1-1 as both teams shared the spoils of battle.
