Sports Odisha and HOPS FC both scored wins but in contrasting styles in the Indian Women’s League on Thursday, May 4.
Narrow victory for Sports Odisha
Sports Odisha edged Mata Rukmani FC 1-0 at the Shahibaug Police Stadium. After this win, Sports Odisha have climbed the Group A table and are now within touching distance of the summit, being just a solitary point behind leaders Gokulam Kerala FC.
In the 54th minute, Manisha Naik finally succeeded in giving her side a 1-0 lead. The forward crept in between two Mata Rukmani defenders and finished off a brilliant cross from the left flank by Nisha. Naik also earned the Player of the Match award for her resilient performance in the attack.
HOPS FC put six past Kahaani FC
In a high-scoring match at the TransStadia, HOPS FC registered a huge 6-0 win over Kahaani FC. The victory for HOPS means they climb the table by one position, with six points accumulated over four games.
The team from New Delhi had four different goalscorers on the day with Renu Rani and Tannu both scoring braces. Santosh and substitute Kajal also netted a goal apiece. Santosh was named the Player of the Match.