Shillong, Oct 25: Jakrem SC defeated the AIFF TDS Academy 2-1 in their first Group C match of the Indian Women’s League Second Division (IWL 2) at the SSA Stadium here today.
The South West Khasi Hills-based Jakrem are the first club from Meghalaya to play in either the IWL 2 or IWL proper and they started with a bang by winning their opening fixture.
Makrisha Songthiang (11′) and Bahunlang Synrem (65′) scored one each for Jakrem. (They can be seen pictured No. 9 and No. 14 respectively.) The AIFF TDS goal was provided by Khumanthem Roshibina Chanu in the 56th minute.
Meanwhile, in the earlier game, which was also played at the same venue, Kemp FC defeated Mumbai Knights FC 3-1. Markkadharshi R (40′), Puja Pachi (62′) and Asika K (90’+1) scored for Kemp and Sushmita Bardhan (87′) for Mumbai Knights.
The next matches will take place on Tuesday. At 9AM AIFF TDS will face Mumbai Knights while Kemp will take on Jakrem at 2:30PM.
The 4 group winners and 2 best second-placed teams will progress to the final round.
Jakrem today:
Banrisha Wahlang (GK), Saralin Warlarpih, Sukrilin L Marshilong, Darishisha Kharlyngdoh, Wanrihun Kharnaior, Rimika Khongkai, Bahunlang Synrem, Catherine Kharkongor, Marbarin Nongrum (sub Eiladki Ksoo 87′), Makrisha Songthiang, Iaphisha Marbaniang (sub Ibashembha Khongsit 62′ (sub Saphapaya Lyngdoh 87′))
(Jakrem SC photo)
