By Taylor Tanner • Football • Feb 03, 2025 06:27 AM • 96 views
In a gripping encounter on Sunday, Nepali national women's football team captain and goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba played a pivotal role as her club, NIS Atromitos, secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kastoria in the Greek Women's 'A' Division League. The win, sealed at Chorpas Stadium, propelled Atromitos to ninth place in the league table with 12 points from 12 matches, while Kastoria remains in 10th place with just 5 points from the same number of games.
The match showcased resilience and determination for Atromitos, who bounced back from a recent 4-0 defeat to OFI in Anjila's debut. This time, the team delivered a performance worthy of celebration, with Ivana Turbojevic and Elini Gatsi netting the crucial goals to secure the three points.
Atromitos struck first in the 20th minute, as Turbojevic found the back of the net to give the home side an early advantage. However, Kastoria responded swiftly after the break, with Isabelle Bernier levelling the scoreline in the 46th minute. The game hung in the balance until the 59th minute, when Gatsi stepped up to deliver the decisive goal, sending the home crowd into raptures and sealing a 2-1 victory for Atromitos.
This marked Anjila's second appearance for the Greek club, and her leadership between the posts was instrumental in securing the win. Despite the challenges of adapting to a new league and team, the Nepali star has already begun to make her mark, showcasing the composure and skill that have made her a standout figure in South Asian football.
