Alakhpura FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Jeppiaar IT FC in the inaugural edition of the Indian Women's League at the Ambedkar Stadium here today.
Ritu Rani netted the ball for Alakhpura in the 34th minute before Sandhiya scored the equaliser for Jeppiaar in the 44th minute.
Jeppiaar IT FC got off to an explosive start and could have taken an early lead but Sandhiya's 4th minute shot rattled the woodwork and came back into play, after she had missed from close range in the 2nd minute.
Alakhpura, fazed by the early setback, tried to play defensively but almost paid the price in the 22nd minute when Sandhiya ran clear of her marking defender and chipped an onrushing custodian, only to see her shot going inches wide of the goal.
In the 34th minute, Alakhpura took the lead against run of play when Ritu's shot from distance hit the crossbar and went in, much to the opposition custodian's amazement.
However, Jeppiaar FC came back strongly and in the 44th minute, Sandhiya scored from a tight angle.
The two teams went into the half-time tied 1-1.
After the break, it was Alakhpura team that called the shots and kept possession in an attempt to break the Jeppiaar's defence.
In the 53rd minute, Sanju fostered a half-chance as her half-volley from outside the box could only test the opposition custodian.
Becoming overly cautious, both the teams tried to outfox each other but could only contain the opposition.
At the end, both the teams shared points.
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