Goa: The Odisha FC women’s team showcased a powerful performance, securing a commanding 4-0 victory over Sethu FC with a clean sheet at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Goa on Saturday. The triumph marked a return to winning form for the Kalinga Warriors, with goals coming from Win Theingi Tun (4’), Indumathi Kathiresan (23’), Pyari Xaxa (60’).
Odisha FC asserted their dominance early in the game as Win Theingi Tun delivered a precise cross into the box. Although Pyari Xaxa couldn’t control her initial touch, Win swiftly regained possession and scored a magnificent chip over the goalkeeper, giving Odisha FC a 1-0 lead in the 4th minute.
Indumathi Kathiresan doubled the lead for the Kalinga Warriors in the 23rd minute with a powerful strike from outside the box, finding the bottom corner of the net, making it 2-0 in favor of Odisha FC.
In the 60th minute, Pyari Xaxa showcased her skill with a swift turn and a clinical finish after receiving a pass from Sanju, extending Odisha FC’s lead to 3-0.
Sethu FC attempted to make a comeback, but Odisha FC goalkeeper Shreya Hooda made a crucial double save in the 70th minute, preserving Odisha FC’s clean sheet.
Pyari Xaxa sealed the victory for Odisha FC in the 78th minute, capitalizing on a rebound and slotting the ball into the net after her initial shot was saved by the goalkeeper, concluding the match with a dominant 4-0 win.
Despite late efforts from Sanju in the 82nd minute, Odisha FC maintained their lead until the final whistle.
With this impressive victory, the Odisha FC women’s team is set to face Hops FC at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi on March 8th, 2024.
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