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The opening day saw wins for Mumbai Knights, Sports Odisha and Misaka United in the 2023 Indian Women’s League.
Narrow win for Mumbai Knights
In a Group A, Mumbai Knights FC defeated Kahaani Football Club by a solitary goal. Once striker Priyanka struck the all-important goal in the 24th minute, the losers played hard to find the equaliser, but it remained elusive.
Sports Odisha win a close tie
At the Shahibaug Police Station, Sports Odisha edged HOPS FC, Delhi 3-2 in a well-contested encounter.
After a goalless first half, the match came to life when Sports Odisha struck twice in a span of eight minutes through Rekha Poudel (51st) and substitute Manisha Naik (58th). HOPS FC, however, came back strongly to level scores with goals from Shailja (71st) and Rajni Bala (81st). Finally, Sports Odisha had the last laugh as substitute Anju struck well into the ad-on time to clinch the win.
Easy for Misaka United FC
At the TransStadia, Bangalore’s Misaka United FC scored once in each half to get the better of Mata Rukmani Football Club, Chhattisgarh 2-0. Both goals were scored by Lalrinmuani.
