Bhilai, May 18 (PTI) Continuing their fine form, Orissa blanked three-time champions Bengal 5-0 to clinch their maiden title in the 19th edition of the Senior National women's football championship at Pant Stadium here today.
Orissa's leading goal scorer Sasmita Mallick struck a brace (5th and 80th), while Jabamoni Soren (50th), Pinky Magar (60th) and Shradhanjali Samantaray (71st) fired in one each to complete the rout.
With five minutes remaining, Orissa had an unassailable 5-0 lead when heavy showers stopped play yesterday.
Orissa completed the formalities when the play resumed this morning.
Incidentally, this was the biggest margin defeat suffered by any team in the championship's final, surpassing Bengal's 0-4 loss to Manipur in the second edition of the tournament in 1992-93.