AIFF Media Team

JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN: Chhattisgarh and Punjab continued their winning runs, though in contrasting styles, in Group E matches of the 29th Senior Women's National Football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy at the Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

While Chhattisgarh ripped the benefit of an own goal to edge Uttarakhand 2-1 and take their points tally to six from two matches, Punjab scored at will to rout hosts Rajasthan 11-0 in the other outing of the day.

Chhattisgarh started brightly and took the lead in the sixth minute through Priyanka Futan, but Mitali Melwal restored parity in the 45+4th minute.

It was an even contest in the second half, but an own goal by Uttarakhand's Alisha Gurung in the 88th minute made all the difference and allowed Chhattisgarh to walk home with full points.

The Punjab versus Rajasthan match, on the other hand, was a one-way traffic as Punjab led 4-0 at half time and slammed in another seven after the change of ends.

Palak, with four goals to her credit, was the main scorer, followed by Nisha, who found the net three times.while Vandana struck two, Binita Kerketta and SoibamTejibala Devi were the other scorers for Punjab, who have six points from two matches.

Wednesday, October 9 fixtures (Group A):

7.30 am: Tamil Nadu vs Himachal Pradesh

3.30 pm: Kerala vs Goa