IWL 2024-25: Indian Arrows continue winning start with 1-0 win over Inter Kashi

IANS April 4, 2025 119 views

The Indian Arrows Women Juniors continued their impressive start in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League by defeating Inter Kashi 1-0. Viksit Bara's strategic free-kick in the 64th minute proved to be the decisive moment in the match. Goalkeeper Khushi was instrumental in maintaining the clean sheet, making several crucial saves throughout the game. The victory places the team at the top of Group B with six points, setting a strong foundation for their tournament campaign.

"A fantastic win that puts us on top of the group" - Joakim Alexandersson, Head Coach
Bengaluru, April 4: Indian Arrows Women Juniors got their second win in a row in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2, as they beat Inter Kashi 1-0 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Friday. Viksit Bara scored the winner in the 64th minute.

Key Points

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Viksit Bara scores crucial winner in tight match

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Khushi delivers outstanding goalkeeping performance

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Arrows maintain perfect start in tournament

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Group B leadership secured with six points

Adding to the 2-1 win over Pudhuvai Unicorns on Wednesday, Joakim Alexandersson's side are now top of Group B with six points. The top two in the five-team group will progress to the final round. Indian Arrows Women Juniors will face hosts Roots FC in their next match on April 7.

Alexandersson made a solitary change to the line-up from the first match, bringing in goalkeeper Khushi in place of Tamphasana Devi. Khushi was crucial to bring home the three points, making several key saves in the second half.

The first half saw end-to-end action although Indian Arrows Women Juniors held more possession and lodged eight shots, double that of Inter Kashi. Having scored their first goal of the tournament from a corner, Arrows had multiple opportunities from set-pieces again but could not finish the chances.

Finally, Alexandersson's side found the breakthrough in the 64th minute. From a free-kick inside the centre circle, defender Viksit Bara audaciously went for a direct attempt on goal. Inter Kashi goalkeeper Niha Deka got both gloves to the dipping strike, but could not do enough to push it out and conceded the goal.

Inter Kashi pressed for an equaliser and forced Khushi to make some superb saves. In the 73rd minute, she made herself big to thwart Naorem Henarita Devi in a one-on-one situation. Khushi made an outstretched save to tip over Vaani Kalucha's first-time shot from inside the box, 10 minutes later, and bagged a much-deserved clean sheet.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
What a performance by Khushi in goal! Those second half saves were absolutely crucial. The Arrows defense looks solid but she really bailed them out a few times. Future star in the making! ⭐
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Priya M.
Viksit Bara's goal was brilliant but I'm concerned about our finishing. We had so many set piece chances that went begging. Need to be more clinical against tougher opponents!
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Ankit S.
Back-to-back wins to start the season! The team chemistry looks great. That free kick goal was something special - who tries that from midfield? 😂 Bold move that paid off!
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Sneha R.
Loving the energy from this young team! The possession stats are impressive but we need to convert more chances. Khushi was the real MVP today though - those saves were next level!
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Mohit P.
Respect to Inter Kashi for pushing hard in the second half. The scoreline doesn't reflect how close this game was. Arrows got lucky with that speculative free kick in my opinion.
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Neha T.
Top of the group already! 🎉 The coach's decision to change goalkeepers worked out perfectly. Can't wait for the next match against Roots FC - hope we can keep this momentum going!

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Indian Women's League Football Indian Arrows Viksit Bara Joakim Alexandersson Women's Soccer
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