New Delhi, Mar 5 (PTI) Hans Women FC emerged champions at the inaugural Football Delhi Women's Premier League 2021-22 by defeating Signature FC in penalty shootout in the final match played at the Ambedkar Stadium here on Saturday.

The two sides were locked 1-1 after the regulation time, leading to the penalty shootout.

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Bhagwati scored an early goal for Signature FC before Hans Women FC equalised in the second session through Jyoti in the normal time.

Hans Womens FC were awarded a trophy and a prize money of Rs 50,000 and runner-up team, Signature FC pocketed Rs 25,000.

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By virtue of winning the Football Delhi Women's Premier League, Hans Women FC qualified for the Indian Women's League (IWL).

The five-team Football Delhi Women's Premier League commenced on February 20 and the matches were played at two venues -- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Ambedkar Stadium.

Football Delhi President Shaji Prabhakaran was elated at the league's success.

"The league was a platform for numerous players to showcase their talent on a big stage and the level of skills and footballing knowledge put on display conveys that women's football in Delhi is heading in the right direction," he said.

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