AIFF Media Team

PALAKKAD, KERALA: Goa caused an upset on the opening day of the 29th Senior Women's National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2024-25 as they beat 2023 champions and last season's semi-finalists Tamil Nadu 1-0 on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the TMK Arena in Panniyankara, Kerala.

Goa's Sushmita Jadhav scored the lone goal of the Group A contest in the 20th minute with a left-footed screamer from long range.

In the later kick-off, Kerala made a thumping start, beating Himachal Pradesh 5-0. The hosts broke the deadlock in the 39th minute through Manasa K before Ahana Vengat doubled the lead just before half-time (45+1'). Captain Malavika P (64') got herself on the scoresheet and defender Lakshmipriya KR also found the back of the net (69'). The scoring was wrapped up by India youth international Shilji Shaji (90+1').

Sunday, October 6 Fixtures:
Group E (Jaipur, Rajasthan):
08:00 - Punjab vs Uttarakhand
16:00 - Chhattisgarh vs Rajasthan

The matches will be streamed live on the Sportscast YouTube Channel.