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Tamil Nadu beat Haryana 2-1 in the final to clinch the senior women’s National football championship at the Guru Nanak stadium in Amritsar on Wednesday (28th June 2023).

Tamil Nadu had last won the title in 2018.

After Renu Rani, with the help of a deflection off a TN defender, put Haryana ahead in the 50th minute, Priyadharshini equalised with a header off a corner kick from Malavika in the 56th minute. Indumathi struck the winning goal off a penalty in the 83rd minute.

Kudos to the Tamil Nadu Women's Team for their outstanding triumph at the 27th Senior Women's National Football Championship! This achievement holds immense significance as you have progressed to the finals unscathed, with an unbeaten record. Your dedication, skill and teamwork… https://t.co/Bwn15jFtL3

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 28, 2023

🏆 TAMIL NADU ARE THE CHAMPIONS 🏆

A supreme comeback sees them clinch their 2️⃣nd title in the Hero Sr Women's NFC 👏👏👏

TN 2️⃣-1️⃣ HRY#TNHRY ⚔️ #HeroSrWNFC 🏆 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/vfwq6earTg

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 28, 2023

Tamil Nadu neither lost nor drew any of the seven matches (including the final) in its title-winning campaign.

The 2018 title-winning team didn’t receive any government reward or incentive. They didn’t land government jobs either.

“We have faith in the incumbent State government. We are confident that the players will receive a high cash incentive and a government job. That was a big motivation for the girls to win the title! I told them that they can confidently ask for the incentive and job if they win,” said the coach.

Seeni Mohaideen, chairman, Women’s Committee — Tamil Nadu Football Association (TFA) also hoped that the government would justly reward the players and officials.