A strong second-half surge helped Jampuijala Play Centre complete a convincing 5-0 victory over Tilka Majhi AC at Umakanta Mini Stadium on Friday.
Goalkeeper Amrita Orang of Tilka Majhi emerged as the standout performer after making several crucial saves.
Key Takeaways
- Jampuijala Play Centre defeated Tilka Majhi AC 5-0 in the senior women football league.
- The victory gave Jampuijala a fourth straight win and a place in the Super Four.
- Tilka Majhi goalkeeper Amrita Orang earned Player of the Match honours despite the defeat.
Women Football: Jampuijala PC Continue Winning Run
Jampuijala Play Centre maintained its unbeaten winning momentum in the Baikuntha Nath Memorial Senior Women Football Tournament in Tripura.
The team recorded its fourth consecutive victory. The result also confirmed its place in the Super Four stage of the competition.
The tournament is being organised by the Tripura Football Association.
Jampuijala, coached by Subodh Debbarma, dominated large portions of the match against the newly introduced Tilka Majhi AC side from Simna.
Tilka Majhi Hold Firm for 37 Minutes
Tilka Majhi made a confident start against the more experienced Jampuijala side.
The Simna-based team defended well in the opening phase. Its players kept Jampuijala from finding the target for almost 37 minutes.
The resistance finally ended in the 37th minute. Chimmushe broke the deadlock and gave Jampuijala the lead.
The opening goal changed the flow of the contest. Jampuijala increased the pressure and began creating more opportunities.
Rupali Jamatia doubled the advantage in the 41st minute. Sibati Debbarma then scored two minutes later.
Jampuijala went into the half-time break with a 3-0 lead.
Two Quick Goals Seal the Match
Jampuijala started the second half at a furious pace.
The team scored twice within the opening five minutes after the restart.
Neka K found the net in the 48th minute. Suari Debbarma added the fifth goal in the 50th minute.
The five-goal advantage effectively settled the contest.
Jampuijala then focused on controlling possession. The players exchanged short passes and managed the remaining minutes without taking unnecessary risks.
Amrita Orang Wins Praise
Despite the one-sided scoreline, Tilka Majhi goalkeeper Amrita Orang delivered an impressive performance.
Amrita made several important saves during the match. Her efforts prevented Jampuijala from extending the margin further.
Her performance stood out even as her team suffered a heavy defeat.
The organisers subsequently named Amrita the Player of the Match. The award highlighted her individual contribution in a match dominated by Jampuijala.
Jampuijala Eye Super Four Challenge
The 5-0 victory gives Jampuijala strong momentum heading into the Super Four stage.
With four consecutive wins, the team has established itself as one of the leading sides in the women football competition.
Tilka Majhi, meanwhile, will look to regroup after its defeat. The team showed defensive discipline during the opening 37 minutes but struggled to contain Jampuijala after the first goal.
Biswajit Nath officiated the match.
Phulo Jhanu AC defeat Ramkrishna Sebashram 1-0
Ramakrishna Sebashram Sangha suffered another setback in the Baikuntha Nath Memorial Women Football League, going down 1-0 to Phulo Jhanu AC on Friday evening.
The match, organised by the Tripura Football Association, was played under floodlights at Umakanta Mini Stadium.
Phulo Jhanu AC took the lead in the 12th minute through Mousumi Orang. The early goal proved decisive as the Kailashahar subdivision-based side held on to secure an important victory.
Ramakrishna Sebashram Sangha came close to finding the equaliser on two occasions. However, the goalpost denied Sujit Ghosh-coached side twice and kept Phulo Jhanu in front.
The defeat pushed Ramakrishna Sebashram Sangha slightly back in the race for the Super Four stage. However, the team remains in contention for a place in the next round.
Phulo Jhanu AC, meanwhile, strengthened its position with the impressive victory. The Kailashahar subdivision side is now virtually assured of a place in the Super Four.
Mousumi Orang, who scored the decisive goal, was named Player of the Match for her match-winning performance.
Tapan Kumar Nath officiated the match.
