AIFF Media Team
PALAKKAD, KERALA: Former champions Tamil Nadu qualified for the main rounds of the 29th Senior Women’s National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2024-25 from Group A when they edged Himachal Pradesh 1-0 at the TMK Arena Panniyaankara on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
While three teams, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Goa finished on six points from three matches, Tamil Nadu made the grade on goal difference basis considering the matches played exclusively between these three teams.
Midfielder and captain Kaviya Pakkirisamy scored the all-important goal in the 29th minute of the match. The victory allowed Tamil Nadu to finish with six points from three matches, while Himachal left empty-handed after losing all three matches.
In the other match of the group, hosts Kerala ended Goa’s aspirations with a 2-0 win. Both goals came in the second half through Manasa K (penalty, 53’) and Aleena Tony (90+4’).
Thursday, October 10 fixtures:
Group C (Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh): Railways vs Assam (8.30 am), Uttar Pradesh vs Andhra Pradesh (3 pm). Livestream on Sportscast India YouTube channel.
Group E (Jaipur, Rajasthan): Punjab vs Chhattisgarh (8 am), Rajasthan vs Uttarakhand (3.30 pm). Livestream on 100 Sports TV YouTube channel.
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