Rajmata Jijabai Trophy: West Bengal, Railways register win in Senior Women’s National Football Championship

Narainpur: West Bengal and Railways began their campaign in the Final Round of the 29th Senior Women’s National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2024-25 with victories against Punjab and Sikkim, respectively, in Group B, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Wednesday.

 While Bengal thrashed Punjab 6-0 in the first match of the day, Railways edged past Sikkim 3-2 in the day’s second outing. Haryana are the other team in the group.

Bengal produced a dominant performance as India international Rimpa Haldar scored five and Tania Kanti scored the other to help their side complete a 6-0 victory against Punjab. The winners led 2-0 at half time.

Railways managed to get the three points and won by 3-2 after a hard-fought battle over Sikkim. The winners scored all three goals in the first half before Sikkim made a spirited comeback to score two goals. (IANS)

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