Bhubaneswar: Kickstart FC defeated ARA FC 3-0 in the ongoing Indian Women’s League at the 7th Batallion ground on Saturday. The win helped the side consolidate the third position on the points table. A brace from Yumlembam Pakpi Devi (47′, 65′) and the third goal from Thingbaijam Babysana Devi (75′) was enough to ensure a comfortable victory for the team.
The game started on an even basis with both teams looking to get the upper hand. Babysana started the game well and fed a wonderful through ball to Prameshwori and eventually, the shot from Roja had hit the crossbar. Kaviya was next to test the goalkeeper but her long-range shot was easily saved by Manisha in goal. There were not many clear-cut scoring chances for either outfit in the first 45-minutes of the match. Despite their best efforts, both teams went into the halftime break without scoring a goal. The team talk in the break seemed to have done its job as Kickstart emerged as a motivated side in the second half.