The final game of matchday five in the Indian women’s League (IWL) was all about a national show as all scorers on the sheet originated from the same country, Uganda.
A high stakes clash between leaders East Bengal, and three-time champions Gokulam Kerala, produced five goals at EMS Corporation Stadium on Sunday.
Kerala took the lead first through Ugandan International Fazila Ikwaput just two minutes after the start whistle.

Towards end of the first stanza, Ikwaput made it 2-0 to increase the numerical advantage for the malabarians, with the visitors looking to suffer their first defeat of the campaign.
On return, Ikwaput completed her hatrick, scoring with ease from the spot in the 52nd minute. This was her second hatrick this season, taking her goal tally to 10 in five games.
The visitors staged a comeback at the end that didn’t yield the desired outcome. This time round, International team-mate to the hatrick hero, Resty Nanziri grabbing a brace in the 86th and 90th minute.
Following the result, Gokulam Kerala moved second on the log, one point adrift of East Bengal who stayed on 12 points.
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