IWL 2025-26: Nita FC down battling Sribhumi 3-2 in an exciting finish

KALYANI: In what was a nail-biting finish, Nita Football Academy got the better of Sribhumi Football Club 3-2 as Pyari Xaxa headed home the winner in the final minute of regulation time at the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani, West Bengal, on Friday.

An own goal by Sribhumi’s Karishma Shirvoikar gave Nita FA the lead in the 25th minute. But Anju Tamang restored parity in the second minute of injury time of the first half. Pyari Xaxa put Nita FA ahead five minutes after the restart, only for Karishma to level the scores in the 67th minute.

Just as the match seemed headed for a draw, Pyari Xaxa rose to head home her 10th goal of the tournament as Nita FA stunned their rivals to win 3-2 eventually.

Nita FA took their points tally to 13 from seven matches, having won four, drawn one, and lost two. Sribhumi FC remained on nine points from six matches, having won three and lost as many as well.