At least 10 players scored a goal including six hat-tricks. The winner of the Kanyashree Cup qualifies for the Indian Women’s League.
Kolkata: East Bengal women’s football created history by registering a resounding 35-0 win against Behala Ekya Sammilani in the ongoing Kanyashree Cup in the city. The champions will qualify directly for the Indian Women’s League and the Red and Gold brigade are among the title contenders.
10 players scored goals including six hat-tricks in the match. It was also East Bengal’s fourth consecutive clean sheet in this edition of the tournament.
Geeta (3′, 20′, 27′, 39′, 40′), Deblina (8′, 21′, 24′, 29′, 35′), Tanushree (13′, 18′), Kabita (15′, 43′, 50′, 52′, 70′, 75′, Birsi (31′), Sushmita (32′, 36′, 38′, 67′), Mousumi (59′, 79′, 81′, 85′ , 86′, 90′), Aishwarya (69′, 77′, 79′), Piyali (74′) and Sulanjana (75′, 89′) scored for East Bengal.
3️⃣5️⃣ Goal
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6️⃣ Hattrick
4️⃣ Fourth clean sheet in a row📸 Behala from today’s dominant win against Aikya Sammilani!#JoyEastBengal #amgomshal #KanyashreeCup #EmamiEastBengal #women football #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/Npnnhs11GS
– East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 10, 2023
The massive scoreline also broke several records. This is not only the club record for the biggest win ever, but also in any Indian Football Association (IFA) organized competitions. However, East Bengal head coach Sujata Kar does not want to walk away from the big win.
Despite the win, Kar wants her girls to stay focused as they still have a long way to go. “Of course, the confidence of our team has definitely increased, but the games we will play in the future will be tougher and tougher,” Kar said.
The Kolkata team has so far scored 55 goals in four matches and conceded zero goals.