Indian Women's League (IWL)
IWL 2023: East Bengal loses 2-8 to Gokulam Kerala- Highlights
Gokulam Kerala began their title defense with flying colours.
Gokulam Kerala thrashed East Bengal 8-2 in their IWL 2023 opener. (Source: AIFF)
Gokulam Kerala defeated East Bengal 8-2 in the Indian Women's League 2023 on Wednesday at the Transstadia stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 26 April 2023 12:19 PM GMT
55'- More composure needed from East Bengal
The Red and Gold are stitching up passes but nerves are evident. A bit more cool and composure on the ball can spell wonders for Sujata Kar's side.
- 26 April 2023 12:11 PM GMT
48'-SO CLOSE!!!
Great ball from Mousumi for Tulsi Hembram who couldn't get the right contact.
- 26 April 2023 11:54 AM GMT
HALF TIME
Gokulam Kerala dominated proceedings as expected in the opening 45 minutes. It was the Sabitra Bhandari show as the forward completed her hattrick in the first half, with Indumathi getting herself in the score sheet as well.
East Bengal's Rimpa Halder scored to give the Red and Gold's first ever goal at the IWL.
HT: EBFC 1-4 GKFC
- 26 April 2023 11:24 AM GMT
22'- GOKULAM SCORE AGAIN!
Sabitra Bhandari completes her hattrick!
EBFC 1-4 GKFC
- 26 April 2023 11:23 AM GMT
21'- East Bengal comes close to scoring!
Kabita Saren controlled the ball towards the goal but goalie Beatrice did well to collect it out of the air.
- 26 April 2023 11:19 AM GMT
17'- Gokulam constantly knocking at EB's door
The title holders want to increase the gap but the East Bengal's backline is being resolute.
- 26 April 2023 11:11 AM GMT
9'- EAST BENGAL SCORE!!!
Rimpa Halder scores East Bengal's first ever goal in the Indian Women's League!
EBFC 1-3 GKFC
- 26 April 2023 11:08 AM GMT
7'- GOKULAM SCORE AGAIN!!!
It's Indumathi with an easy toe-poke over the Red and Gold goalie's head.
EBFC 0-3 GKFC
