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Gokulam Kerala FC: Indumathi Kathiresan (20’), Pyari Xaxa (46’) and Lynda Kom (90’) scored a goal each as Odisha FC improved their chances of clinching the Indian Women's League (IWL) 2023-24 title when they defeated HOPS FC 3-0 at the Ambedkar Stadium here on Friday.

With 25 points from 10 matches, the Bhubaneswar side have not only moved to the top of the table but have also managed to create a situation where they can walk away with the winners’ trophy by winning their last two matches.

IWL 2023-24 is no one-way race; at least two more teams, Gokulam Kerala FC and Kickstart FC, are very much in the hunt. While defending champions Gokulam Kerala have 23 points from 10 matches, breathing on their necks are Kickstart FC of Bengaluru, who have 20 points from nine matches.