Amisha baxla

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground: Jharkhand and Odisha bagged full points from their respective Group A matches on the opening day of the final rounds of the 29th Senior Women's National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2024-25, here at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground.

While Jharkhand made short work of former champions Tamil Nadu, winning 3-0 in the day’s first match, Odisha overcame Maharashtra 2-0 later in the day.

Jharkhand, who led 2-0 at the half time, were powered by a fine hat-trick by forward Amisha Baxla, who found the back of the net in the 36th, 38th and 72nd minute with clinical precision, driving the team to a comfortable win. Jharkhand’s attacking play and teamwork ensured a dominant start to their campaign, bagging three points in the opener.