IWL 2: Clinical YWC crush Krida Prabodhini FC 5-0 in Grp B opener

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Oct 24: Manipur's Youth Welfare Club (YWC), Thambalkhong, kicked off their Indian Women’s League 2 (IWL 2) campaign in style, delivering a masterclass performance to trounce Pune's Krida Prabodhini FC 5-0 at the Capital Football Arena, Bhubaneswar this evening.
YWC dominated the Group B clash right from the opening whistle, asserting their authority early on. The goal-scoring parade was led by a brilliant brace from Senjam Alva, alongside clinical finishes from Herina Basumatary, Phanjoubam Abema, and Athokpam Luxmi.
The Manipuri side broke the deadlock just 10 minutes into the game when Senjam Alva found the back of the net. Herina Basumatary then doubled the advantage in the 29th minute, allowing YWC to head into the halftime break with a comfortable 2-0 cushion.
The relentless pressure continued in the second half as Alva completed her brace in the 52nd minute, extending the lead to 3-0. Just four minutes later, Phanjoubam Abema capitalized on a defensive lapse to smash home YWC's fourth goal in the 56th minute.
Athokpam Luxmi then capped off the stellar performance in the 82nd minute, rounding out a 5-0 victory that left their Pune opponents completely outclassed.
With this resounding win, YWC-Thambalkhong firmly establish themselves as strong contenders in Group B as they look ahead to their next fixture against Sports Odisha on October 26. The match starts at 9 am at the same venue.