2023–24 Indian Women's League 2
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 22 March – 28 May 2024 |
| Champions | Sreebhumi |
| Promoted | Sreebhumi Nita |
| Matches played | 45 |
| Goals scored | 192 (4.27 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Shruti Kumari (10 goals) |
2024–25 → | |
The 2023–24 Indian Women's League 2 was the first season of the Indian Women's League 2, the second tier women's football league in India.[1][2][3]
Format
The Group stage was initially to consist of the 24 teams divided into six groups of four each, in the round-robin format, with the winners of every group proceeding to the final round. The final round will constitute of a single-leg round-robin format, with the top two teams gaining promotion to the Indian Women's League. It will be held at a centralised venue.[4][5]
Qualification
The teams qualifying from the 2023–24 Indian State Leagues will join the remaining 2022–23 Indian Women's League teams for the inaugural IWL 2 season.[6] In February 2024, the AIFF announced the eligibility for nominations in the IWL 2, with the member associations required to conduct a league with at least six teams with a minimum of 10 matches per team.[7] The League Committee reviewed the nominations filed by the various State FAs and recommended the finalisation of the teams after cut-off date.[8][9] 9 teams withdrew citing financial demands and inability to assemble sufficient number of players.[10] Additional withdrawal came from Manipur Police, Kerala United and Parikrma FC. The remaining teams were joined by additional state nominations to form the 15 teams for the season.
| Team | State/Region | Qualifying method |
|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 Indian Women's League | ||
| Mumbai Knights FC | Maharashtra | Group stage |
| Celtic Queens FC | Puducherry | Group stage |
| 2023–24 Indian Women's State leagues | ||
| Pudhuvai Unicorns | Puducherry | 2023–24 Pondicherry Women's League champions |
| FC Tuem | Goa | 2023–24 Goa Women's League champions |
| Sreebhumi FC | West Bengal | 2023–24 Calcutta Women's Football League champions |
| Garhwal United FC | Delhi | 2023–24 FD Women's League champions |
| MGM Ambush | Chhattisgarh | 2023–24 Chhattisgarh State Women's Football League champions |
| Pune Krida Prabodhini | Maharashtra | 2023–24 WIFA Women's Football League runner-up[a] |
| Nita FA | Odisha | 2023–24 Odisha Women's League champions |
| City Bahadurgarh FC | Haryana | 2023–24 Haryana Women's League champions |
| SAI FC Kokrajhar | Assam | 2023–24 Assam Women's League semifinalists[b] |
| Others | ||
| SAG FA | Gujarat | Nominated[c] |
| AIPL FC | Bihar | Nominated |
| Casa Barwani SC | Madhya Pradesh | Nominated |
| Khad FC | Himachal Pradesh | Nominated |
- ^ The champions of the 2023–24 WIFA Women's Football League, Mumbai Knights had already qualified.
- ^ SAI FC Kokrajhar selected by the Assam FA, while KASA Girls FC were the 2023–24 Assam Women's League champions.
- ^ SAG FA nominated by the Gujarat FA. The 2023–24 Gujarat State Women’s League took place after the nomination cut-off date.
Teams
Stadiums and locations

| Group | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Kokrajhar | SAI STC Stadium | 10,000 |
| Group B | Dum Dum | Amal Dutta Krirangan | 6,000 |
| Group C | Mapusa | Duler Stadium | 5,000 |
| Team | City | State/Region |
|---|---|---|
| AIPL FC | Patna | Bihar |
| Casa Barwani SC | Barwani | Madhya Pradesh |
| Celtic Queens FC | Pondicherry | Puducherry |
| City Bahadurgarh FC | Bahadurgarh | Haryana |
| FC Tuem | Pernem | Goa |
| Garhwal United FC | Delhi | Delhi |
| Khad FC | Una | Himachal Pradesh |
| Pune Krida Prabodhini | Pune | Maharastra |
| MGM Ambush | Raipur | Chhattisgarh |
| Mumbai Knights FC | Mumbai | Maharastra |
| Nita FA | Cuttack | Odisha |
| Pudhuvai Unicorns | Pondicherry | Puducherry |
| SAI FC Kokrajhar | Kokrajhar | Assam |
| SAG FA | Gandhinagar | Gujarat |
| Sreebhumi FC | Kolkata | West Bengal |
Personnel
| Team | Head coach | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| AIPL | ||
| Casa Barwani | ||
| Celtic Queens | ||
| City Bahadurgarh | ||
| Garhwal United | ||
| Khad | ||
| MGM Ambush | ||
| Mumbai Knights | ||
| Nita | ||
| Pudhuvai Unicorns | ||
| Pune Krida Prabodhini | ||
| SAI Kokrajhar | ||
| SAG | ||
| Sreebhumi | ||
| Tuem |
Group stage
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 10 | Final round |
| 2 | Garhwal United | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 1 | +19 | 9 | |
| 3 | Mumbai Knights | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 7 | |
| 4 | SAI Kokrajhar (H) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 14 | −10 | 3 | |
| 5 | AIPL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 18 | −14 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) drawing of lots
(H) Hosts
Matches
| 23 March 2024 | AIPL | 2–4 | Mumbai Knights | Kokrajhar |
| 09:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Prem Narzary Player of the Match: Bhumika Mane (Mumbai Knights) |
| 23 March 2024 | Garhwal United | 0–1 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | Kokrajhar |
| 15:00 | Report |
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Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Chitrambada Patra Player of the Match: Keerthana M (Pudhuvai Unicorns) |
| 25 March 2024 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | 1–0 | SAI Kokrajhar | Kokrajhar |
| 09:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Chitrambada Patra Player of the Match: Madhumathi (Pudhuvai Unicorns) |
| 25 March 2024 | Garhwal United | 10–0 | AIPL | Kokrajhar |
| 15:00 |
|
Report | Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Monika Jana Player of the Match: Shruti Kumari (Garhwal United) |
| 27 March 2024 | SAI Kokrajhar | 0–8 | Garhwal United | Kokrajhar |
| 09:00 | Report |
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Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Sen Hangma Subba Player of the Match: Shruti Kumari (Garhwal United) |
| 27 March 2024 | Mumbai Knights | 2–2 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | Kokrajhar |
| 15:00 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 250 Referee: Prem Narzary Player of the Match: Valencia Lourdina D'Mello (Mumbai Knights) |
| 29 March 2024 | Mumbai Knights | 0–2 | Garhwal United | Kokrajhar |
| 09:00 | Report |
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Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 60 Referee: Mahi Tudu Player of the Match: Sanfida Nongrum (Garhwal United) |
| 29 March 2024 | AIPL | 1–2 | SAI Kokrajhar | Kokrajhar |
| 15:00 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Sen Hangma Subba Player of the Match: Maidangshri Narzary (SAI Kokrajhar) |
| 31 March 2024 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | 2–1 | AIPL | Kokrajhar |
| 09:00 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 40 Referee: Mahi Tudu Player of the Match: Madhumathi |
| 31 March 2024 | SAI Kokrajhar | 2–4 | Mumbai Knights | Kokrajhar |
| 15:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: SAI Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Sen Hangma Subba Player of the Match: Nishka Parkash (Mumbai Knights) |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sreebhumi (H) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 | +19 | 10 | Final round |
| 2 | Nita | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 8 | |
| 3 | Pune Krida Prabodhini | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 6 | |
| 4 | MGM Ambush | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 | −16 | 3 | |
| 5 | CASA Barwani | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 14 | −10 | 1 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) drawing of lots
(H) Hosts
Matches
| 24 March 2024 | CASA Barwani | 1–1 | Nita | Dum Dum |
| 09:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 200 Referee: Pooja S Player of the Match: Priya Rui Das (Nita) |
| 24 March 2024 | MGM Ambush | 0–4 | Pune Krida Prabhodini | Dum Dum |
| 15:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 50 Referee: Sahadev Muchem Player of the Match: Urvi Salunkhe (Pune Krida Prabhodini) |
| 26 March 2024 | Pune Krida Prabhodhini | 1–4 | Sreebhumi | Dum Dum |
| 08:30 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 100 Referee: Ruba Devi G Player of the Match: Sujata Mahata (Sreebhumi) |
| 26 March 2024 | MGM Ambush | 2–1 | CASA Barwani | Dum Dum |
| 15:30 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 20 Referee: Harsha Saini Player of the Match: Nisha Bhoi (MGM Ambush) |
| 28 March 2024 | Sreebhumi | 11–0 | MGM Ambush | Dum Dum |
| 08:30 | Report | Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 150 Referee: RD Hringnidam Player of the Match: Kabita Saren (Sreebhumi) |
| 28 March 2024 | Nita | 3–2 | Pune Krida Prabhodhini | Dum Dum |
| 15:30 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 20 Referee: Pooja S Player of the Match: Priya Rui Das (Nita) |
| 30 March 2024 | Nita | 2–0 | MGM Ambush | Dum Dum |
| 08:30 |
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Report | Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 15 Referee: Harsha Saini Player of the Match: Babita Kumari |
| 30 March 2024 | CASA Barwani | 1–6 | Sreebhumi | Dum Dum |
| 15:30 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 150 Referee: Ruba Devi G Player of the Match: Rimpa Haldar (Sreebhumi) |
| 1 April 2024 | Pune Krida Prabhodhini | 5–1 | CASA Barwani | Dum Dum |
| 08:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 20 Player of the Match: Sumaiyya Shaikh |
| 1 April 2024 | Sreebhumi | 0–0 | Nita | Dum Dum |
| 15:30 | Report | Stadium: Amal Dutta Krirangan Attendance: 200 Referee: Pooja S Player of the Match: Sujata Mahata (Sreebhumi) |
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuem (H) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | +17 | 12 | Qualification for Final Round |
| 2 | SAG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 9 | |
| 3 | Celtic Queens | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 6 | |
| 4 | Khad | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | −5 | 3 | |
| 5 | City Bahadurgarh | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | −14 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) drawing of lots
(H) Hosts
Matches
| 22 March 2024 | Khad | 2–3 | SAG | Mapusa |
| 09:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Ajay Kumar Player of the Match: Shilpa Thakor (SAG) |
| 22 March 2024 | Celtic Queens | 3–1 | City Bahadurgarh | Mapusa |
| 16:15 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 40 Referee: Kumari Nandita Player of the Match: Simran Gurung (Celtic Queens) |
| 24 March 2024 | City Bahadurgarh | 0–6 | Tuem | Mapusa |
| 08:30 | Report | Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Usha Player of the Match: Sibani Sharma (Tuem) |
| 24 March 2024 | Celtic Queens | 4–0 | Khad | Mapusa |
| 16:15 |
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Report | Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Snigdha Mondal Player of the Match: Promila (Celtic Queens) |
| 26 March 2024 | Tuem | 5–2 | Celtic Queens | Mapusa |
| 08:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 40 Referee: Ranjita Devi Tekcham Player of the Match: Pushpa Parab (Tuem) |
| 26 March 2024 | SAG | 3–0 | City Bahadurgarh | Mapusa |
| 15:30 |
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Report | Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Ajay Kumar Player of the Match: Bhumisha Dravid (SAG) |
| 28 March 2024 | SAG | 3–1 | Celtic Queens | Mapusa |
| 08:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Kumari Nandita Player of the Match: Shanti Odedara (SAG) |
| 28 March 2024 | Khad | 0–3 | Tuem | Mapusa |
| 16:15 | Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Snigdha Mondal Player of the Match: Pearl Fernandes (Tuem) |
| 30 March 2024 | City Bahadurgarh | 0–3 | Khad | Mapusa |
| 08:30 | Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Usha Player of the Match: Manju Devi (Khad) |
| 30 March 2024 | Tuem | 6–1 | SAG | Mapusa |
| 16:15 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Ranjita Devi Tekcham Player of the Match: Pushpa Parab (Tuem) |
Final round
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sreebhumi | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 10 | Promotion to Indian Women's League |
| 2 | Nita | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 10 | |
| 3 | Garhwal United | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6 | +9 | 9 | |
| 4 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 7 | |
| 5 | Tuem (H) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 | |
| 6 | SAG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 30 | −28 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) goal difference; 5) number of goals scored; 6) drawing of lots
(H) Hosts
Matches
| 20 May 2024 | Tuem | 1–1 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | Mapusa |
| 08:00 | Fatima Braganza |
Report | Marakkadharshi |
Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Harsha Saini Player of the Match: Marakkadharshi (Pudhuvai Unicorns) |
| 20 May 2024 | Garhwal United | 8–1 | SAG | Mapusa |
| 16:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Kanika Barman Player of the Match: Sanfida Nongrum (Garhwal United) |
| 20 May 2024 | Sreebhumi | 3–1 | Nita | Mapusa |
| 20:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Ruba Devi G Player of the Match: Mousumi Murmu (Sreebhumi) |
| 22 May 2024 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | 1–2 | Nita | Mapusa |
| 08:00 |
|
Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Neetu Rana Player of the Match: Babita Kumari (Nita) |
| 22 May 2024 | Sreebhumi | 1–4 | Garhwal United | Mapusa |
| 16:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Rachana Hasmukh Kamani Player of the Match: Monisha Singha (Garhwal United) |
| 22 May 2024 | Tuem | 3–0 | SAG | Mapusa |
| 20:30 |
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Report | Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Ranjita Devi Tekcham Player of the Match: Arpita Pednekar (Tuem) |
| 24 May 2024 | Nita | 1–1 | Tuem | Mapusa |
| 08:00 | Babita Kumari |
Report | Fatima Braganza |
Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 30 Referee: Ruba Devi G Player of the Match: Laxmi Tamang (Tuem) |
| 24 May 2024 | SAG | 0–7 | Sreebhumi | Mapusa |
| 16:30 | Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Harsha Saini Player of the Match: Mousumi Murmu (Sreebhumi) |
| 24 May 2024 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | 1–0 | Garhwal United | Mapusa |
| 20:30 | Yuvarani R |
Report | Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Kanika Barman Player of the Match: Yuvarani R (Pudhuvai Unicorns) |
| 26 May 2024 | Garhwal United | 1–3 | Nita | Mapusa |
| 08:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Ranjita Devi Tekcham Player of the Match: Sikha Malik (Nita) |
| 26 May 2024 | SAG | 0–4 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | Mapusa |
| 16:30 | Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Neetu Rana Player of the Match: Yuvarani R (Pudhuvai Unicorns) |
| 26 May 2024 | Sreebhumi | 0–0 | Tuem | Mapusa |
| 20:30 | Report | Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Rachana Hasmukh Kamani Player of the Match: Laura Estibeiro (Tuem) |
| 28 May 2024 | Tuem | 0–2 | Garhwal United | Mapusa |
| 08:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Kanika Barman Player of the Match: Sanfida Nongrum (Garhwal United) |
| 28 May 2024 | Nita | 8–1 | SAG | Mapusa |
| 16:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Ruba Devi G Player of the Match: Sikha Malik (Nita) |
| 28 May 2024 | Pudhuvai Unicorns | 0–2 | Sreebhumi | Mapusa |
| 20:30 | Report |
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Stadium: Duler Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Ranjita Devi Tekcham Player of the Match: Rimpa Haldar (Sreebhumi) |
See also
- Women
- Men
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