Gokulam Kerala FC won the 2022-23 Indian Women’s League (IWL) title on Sunday, defeating Kickstart FC Karnataka 5-0 in the final. Manisha Kalyan, Renuka Yadav, Jyoti Kumari, Sabitra Bhandari, and Roja Devi scored the goals for Gokulam Kerala FC.

Gokulam Kerala FC were the better team on the day and deserved to win the match. They were more clinical in front of goal and created more chances. Kickstart FC Karnataka did well to defend in the first half, but they were unable to keep up with the pressure of Gokulam Kerala FC in the second half.

Gokulam Kerala FC’s victory was their third IWL title, and they have now won the competition three times in the last four seasons. They are the most successful team in the history of the IWL.

The win is a major boost for Gokulam Kerala FC ahead of the AFC Women’s Club Championship, which they will be participating in later this year.

The match was played at the TransStadia in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The win is a major boost for women’s football in India. It shows that the sport is growing in popularity and that there is a lot of talent in the country. Gokulam Kerala FC’s victory will inspire other women to take up football and will help to raise the profile of the sport.

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