Sethu FC gets the better of Rising Student Club

Rising Student Club came off stronger of the two as it went on the attack straightaway. Anju Tamang saw her shot go just wide in the second minute before Sanju shot it straight toward Sowmiya in the fifth. The other frontline players Ngoubi and Pyari Xaxa also joined in as they had a crack at the goal in the opening 10 minutes. A brilliant save by Sowmiya off Anju kept the Southern side at parity in the 11th minute, in a spell which saw some frantic defending by Sethu.

The game slowed down but Rising kept the pressure intact with Pyari coming close with her header in the 38th minute before Sanju’s shot was saved just before halftime. Goalkeeper Sowmiya being the solid wall between the goal and Rising players.

The second half started with a bang as Indumathi’s pass split the Rising defence. Sabina Khatun did the rest as she scored to give Sethu the lead in the 47th minute. The goal seemed to charge up Sethu as it made more frequent forays into the Rising box. Jabamani Tudu did the star turn as she pulled off a goalline save. 

Meanwhile, at the other end, Sanju missed by a whisker as her ill-fortune in front of the goal continued. Anju then had a golden chance to equalise but Player of the Match Sowmiya pulled off another stunning save to deny her. With the clock ticking, Rising drove forward in numbers but a goal remained elusive. With the team playing a high-line it left them vulnerable to counter attacks and Manisha utilised one such opportunity to score in the 90th minute. Sethu FC will face India Rush SC on the April 4 in its next encounter.