The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday announced the name of its president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey defeating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post.
The Group C game was the 40th and final of the Group stages, with the quarterfinals scheduled in Kolkata between September 9 to 12.
Second-half strikes from Youssef Atriss and Sergio Barboza Junior ensured RUFC claimed the second spot in Group B. Mumbai City FC had already qualified as group toppers.
Pedro Martin scored for the winner in the 83rd minute of the game. Odisha FC thus finished Group D with 12 points from four games and headed to Kolkata for the knockouts.
The first half saw six goals as East Bengal FC scored through Sumeet Passi (17', 34') and Silva (22') but Mumbai City FC came back from behind to make it 3-3 through goals from Greg Stewart (27') and Lalianzuala Chhangte (36', 43').
Kerala Blasters' vision is to work towards the contribution of local players to the national squad. Apart from the Indian International players, the club has more local talents, which marks an important milestone in the growth and development of women's football in the State.
Mexico netted one in each half to wrap up the match, with Katherin Sillas and Alice Gallegos getting on the scoresheet on Sunday night.
The India U-17 girls are currently participating in the 6th Torneo Female Football Tournament, where they have already faced the likes of Italy and Chile.
The draw for the 16-team event was conducted at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich on Friday. The teams have been divided into four groups of four each, ensuring that two teams from the same FIFA confederation are not in the same group.
The Indian women's senior national football team also achieved success, moving up three places from 59th to 56th.
