East Bengal FC extended its unbeaten run in the Indian Women’s League 2025-26 with a 2-1 win over Gokulam Kerala FC at the East Bengal Ground on Sunday, while SETHU FC and Kickstart FC Karnataka also secured victories. Nita Football Academy, meanwhile, played out a goalless draw against Garhwal United FC.
East Bengal took the lead in the sixth minute when Fazila Ikwaput latched on to a long ball and produced a composed volley, chipping it over the advancing goalkeeper from outside the box.
The host controlled possession for large parts of the first half, dictating the tempo, while Gokulam Kerala had its share of the ball but could not find a way through before the break.
The second goal arrived in the 65th minute when Resty Nanziri cut in from the left and set up Ikwaput centrally. The forward finished with precision into the bottom corner to double the lead.
Gokulam pulled one back from a corner in the 70th minute after East Bengal goalkeeper Elangbam Chanu spilled the ball, allowing Shubhangi Singh to react quickest and slot home. Despite late efforts from both sides, East Bengal held on for the win.
The Moshal Girls remain unbeaten at the top of the table with 27 points, while Gokulam Kerala FC is fifth with 10.
SETHU FC beat Sribhumi FC 2-1 at the East Bengal Ground earlier in the day.
The opening goal came in the 12th minute when Nirmala Devi delivered a long ball into the box, and Sumati Kumari rose to head it into the net.
SETHU doubled its lead following a loose ball situation. Sumati’s attempt was blocked by goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba, before S. Lynda Kom reacted quickest to slot home.
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Sribhumi reduced the deficit in the 37th minute after Veronica Appiah was brought down inside the box. Philomena Abakah converted the penalty.
Both sides created chances in the second half, but neither could add to the scoreline as SETHU held on for the win.
Kickstart FC Karnataka secured a 3-0 win against SESA Football Academy at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence.
Nita Football Academy and Garhwal United FC played out a goalless draw at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence.
Nita FA remains third in the table with 15 points, while Garhwal United FC is seventh with eight.
Published on May 03, 2026