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The 2016–17 Indian Women's League season was the first season of the Indian Women's League, a women's football league in India. The season was scheduled to kick off with the preliminary rounds on 17 October 2016 in which the top two teams from the two groups qualified for the league proper.[1] In the final round four teams from qualifier joined by two direct entry teams. Eastern Sporting Union won the title in the inaugural season.
Preliminary round
Teams
| Group A | State | Group B | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alakhpura | Harayana | Eastern Sporting Union | Manipur |
| Bodyline | Maharashtra | Jeppiaar Institute | Pondicherry |
| New Quartz | Kerala | KRYPHSA | Manipur |
| Rising Student | Odisha | Sudeva Moonlight F.C. | Delhi |
| Royal Wahingdoh F.C. | Meghalaya | Uttar Pradesh F.C. | Uttar Pradesh |
Eastern Sporting Union and Rising Student Club entered final rounds by topping their groups, and Alakhpura and Jeppiaar Institute as group runners-up.[2]
Final round
Template:Main The final round will be held from January 28 to February 14 at the Ambedkar Stadium. The league proper will follow a round robin format with the top four teams advancing to the semifinals.[3]
Group stage
2016–17 Indian Women's League final round
Knock-out Stage
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References
- ↑ INDIAN WOMEN’S LEAGUE PRELIMS TO KICK-OFF ON OCT 17. The All India Football Federation(14 October 2016).
- ↑ Eastern Sporting Union and Rising Student FC makes it to the Final round of the Indian Women's League 2017.. The All India Football Federation(27 October 2016).
- ↑ AIFF launches professional league for women footballers. Outlook India(24 January 2017).
External links
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