Sribhumi FC 4 (Dangmei Grace 4’, 59’, Rimpa Haldar 66’, Anju Chanu 77’)
defeated
Gokulam Kerala FC 0
AIFF MEDIA TEAM
KALYANI: Sribhumi FC delivered a commanding statement of intent in the 2025-26 Indian Women’s League, as they swept aside Gokulam Kerala FC with a resounding 4-0 victory at the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani, West Bengal, on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Sribhumi captain Dangmei Grace was the standout performer with a well-taken brace, scoring in the 4th and 59th minutes. Midfielder Rimpa Haldar added the third goal in the 66th minute before Anju Chanu rounded off the scoring in the 77th minute.
The contest was effectively set in motion within the opening minutes, with Sribhumi wasting no time in asserting themselves. Barely four minutes had elapsed when Dangmei Grace opened the scoring, capitalising on a swift move down the right flank. Sibani Devi swung in an inviting cross, and the Sribhumi captain rose above defender Kritina Devi to power a header into the net, giving Gokulam little chance to settle.
Stung by the early setback, Gokulam Kerala attempted to respond with greater urgency, but they found space and time hard to come by.
Sribhumi’s defensive unit remained compact and disciplined, cutting off passing lanes and forcing their opponents into hurried decisions in the final third. Any forward momentum Gokulam managed to build was quickly neutralised.
At the other end, Sribhumi continued to look threatening, with Sibani Devi and Rimpa Haldar dictating proceedings from midfield. Their movement and distribution ensured sustained pressure, and although no further goals arrived before the interval, Sribhumi went into the break firmly in control.
The confidence gained from a strong first half translated seamlessly into the second. Sribhumi resumed with renewed intensity and doubled their advantage in the 59th minute. Haldar slipped a precise through ball into the penalty area, and Grace timed her run perfectly to guide the ball home, completing her brace and tightening Sribhumi’s grip on the match.
Gokulam’s resistance faded further seven minutes later when Rimpa Haldar added a third. Picking up possession at the edge of the box, she showed composure to round goalkeeper Sowmiya N before rolling the ball into an empty net, underlining Sribhumi’s dominance.
The rout was completed in the 77th minute. A cross from the left caused chaos inside the Gokulam box, with Sowmiya initially saving Sibani Devi’s effort and Anju Tamang clearing off the line. The danger was not fully averted, however, as Anju Chanu reacted quickest to loft the ball over the goalkeeper and into the net.
The emphatic win highlighted Sribhumi FC’s attacking sharpness and defensive solidity, while Gokulam Kerala were left with plenty to reflect upon after a chastening afternoon.
