Narainpur (Chhattisgarh, Dec 11 (UNI) West Bengal and Railways began their campaign in the Final Round of the 29th Senior Women's National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2024-25 with victories against Punjab and Sikkim, respectively, in Group B, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Wednesday.
While Bengal thrashed Punjab 6-0 in the first match of the day, Railways edged past Sikkim 3-2 in the day’s second outing. Haryana are the other team in the group.
Bengal produced a dominant performance as India international Rimpa Haldar scored five and Tania Kanti scored the other to help their side complete a 6-0 victory against Punjab. The winners led 2-0 at half time.