Bhubaneswar, May 9: Sirvodem SC defeated SSB Women 2-1 to record their first win of the 2021-22 Hero Indian Women’s League season at the 7th Battalion Ground here on Monday.
Sirvodem SC began the game with the attacking foot, sometimes coming within inches of scoring. Finally, in the 32nd minute, Sanfida Nongrum gave them the lead by scoring from close range.
Both teams came close to scoring through Femina Raj Valappil and Ngangom Anibala Devi, respectively, before half-time but were unable to capitalize. After the restart, SSB Women charged forward and looked more lethal on offense.
Finally, in the 61st minute, Sandhya Kachhap scored the equalizer for the West Bengal team. The striker grabbed a loose ball inside the box and shot it into the net, hitting the crossbar.
However, Sirvodem SC immediately regained their lead in the 62nd minute. Arpita Pednekar, who came close to scoring in the first half, eventually found the back of the net from close range.
For Sirvodem, three points means the world and they will be looking to get as many points as they can in the upcoming games. Meanwhile, this could be an alarming result for SSB Women, who have already been beaten three times in a row.