Fazila Ikwaput brilliant hat-trick (9’, 13’, 64’) led Gokulam Kerala FC to a dominant 3-0 win over Sribhumi FC in the Indian Women’s League. With 22 goals this season, she remains the Golden Boot frontrunner. The victory puts Gokulam second with 23 points from 10 matches, four points behind leaders East Bengal.
During the latest I-League clash on March 26, 2025, Gokulam Kerala FC secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Sribhumi FC at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode. The star of the match was Ugandan forward Fazila Ikwaput, who scored a stunning hat-trick in the 9th, 13th, and 64th minutes, taking her season tally to 22 goals and strengthening her hold on the Golden Boot race.
This victory was crucial for Gokulam Kerala, who bounced back after a shock 1-0 loss to bottom-placed HOPS FC. The win keeps them in second place with 23 points from 10 matches, four points behind leaders East Bengal. From the start, Gokulam showed their attacking intent, and Ikwaput capitalized on defensive errors to secure an early brace. Despite Sribhumi’s attempts to respond, they lacked sharpness in attack and failed to pose any real threat.
Ikwaput sealed her hat-trick in the 64th minute, putting the game beyond Sribhumi’s reach. The loss was disappointing for Sribhumi FC, who remain in fourth place with 12 points from 10 games. With the title race heating up, Gokulam Kerala remains a strong contender, driven by Ikwaput’s remarkable goal-scoring form.
