Garhwal United Football Club defeated Indian Arrows Women’s Juniors 2-0 in the Indian Women’s League 2024-25 final round at Dular Stadium, Mapusa, Goa. The match saw a tightly contested first half, ending at 45 minutes with an additional three minutes of stoppage time. The match saw an evenly matched first half, with both teams pushing hard but failing to break the deadlock before the break. The game saw an additional three minutes of stoppage time in the first half, which added to the tension but no goals were scored.
After the interval, Deepika Pal emerged as the hero for Garhwal United FC, scoring two decisive goals. The first came in the 57th minute, and she doubled her tally just over 10 minutes later, securing the win for her side. Despite an added 15 minutes of stoppage time in the second half, Indian Arrows could not find a breakthrough, leaving the pitch without a goal.
Deepika Pal’s performance, which earned her the Player of the Match award, was the highlight of a solid display from Garhwal United FC, who showcased their composure and clinical finishing.
In another match earlier in the day, Juba Sangha FC delivered a dominant performance, cruising to an 8-1 victory over Eimi Heroes FC. Despite the heavy loss, Eimi Heroes showed resilience, creating more chances and outshooting Juba Sangha with seven shots on target compared to Juba Sangha’s three. They also led in chances created (18 vs 14), corners earned (3 vs 2), and tackles made (32 vs 23), demonstrating their attacking intent and determination throughout the match.
Both teams kept the game disciplined, with only 1 foul each and minimal offside calls (Eimi Heroes: 2, Juba Sangha: 1).
Assam Police Football Team and FC Green Valley play out a goalless draw
In a tightly contested encounter at the Assam State Premier League, Assam Police Football Team and FC Green Valley played out a goalless draw, ending 0-0 in a match marked by disciplined defending and limited chances. Neither side could break the deadlock despite efforts on both ends in the first half.
Both teams shared equal ball control, with 50% possession each. Assam Police attempted four shots, compared to two from FC Green Valley, but notably, neither side managed a single shot on target throughout the game, underlining a lack of final-third precision.
The match saw moments of physical intensity, with Assam Police committing 3 fouls and FC Green Valley 2. Both teams were equally cautioned, receiving 3 yellow cards apiece, though no red cards were issued.
