In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the Goa University Women’s Football Team has qualified for the prestigious Khelo India University Games 2025. The team’s impressive performance at the All India Inter-University Football Women’s Championship 2024-25, held at GNA University, Phagwara, Punjab, from January 11-16, 2025, secured their spot among the top eight teams.
The team’s campaign began with a closely contested match against Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, Haryana, where they narrowly lost 1-2. Pushpa Parab scored the lone goal for Goa University in this game. However, the team bounced back strongly, defeating Vels University, Chennai 1-0 in the second league match, with a brilliant goal by Karen Estrocio.
Goa University continued their winning momentum, securing an emphatic 5-1 victory against the University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal in the third league match, and qualified for the knockout stage. Goals were scored by Karen Estrocio (1), Pushpa Parab (2), Sushmita Jadhav (1), and Flani Costa (1).
In the quarterfinals, Goa University put up a valiant effort but narrowly lost 2-1 to Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Despite the defeat, the team’s overall performance ensured a top-eight finish in the championship.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the team, as they now look forward to representing Goa University at the Khelo India University Games 2025. The team’s success is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and teamwork.
The Goa University Football Women team comprised the following players at the All India Inter-University Football Women’s Championship 2024-25:
- Vanisha Vaz
- Rizella Almeida
- Janet Mesquita
- Blessica Rodrigues
- Anoshka D’ Souza
- Rhea Pires
- Sushmita Jadhav
- Flani Costa
- Aaroshi Govekar
- Karen Estrocio
- Pearl Almeida
- Lysandra Rodrigues
- Jovinia D’ Silva
- Aniela Barretto
- Vinoshka Fernandes
- Pushpa Parab
- Saniya Pednekar
- Simran Narvekar
- Tanvi Parulekar
- Tanvi D. Khedekar
The team was led by Coach Ryan Pereira, Assistant Coach Worrel D’Souza, and Team Manager Jeromina Colaco.
Goa University congratulates the team on their outstanding achievement and wishes them the best of luck for the Khelo India University Games 2025.
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