Indian goalkeeper, Aditi Chauhan made a winning return to West Ham United Ladies FC on Sunday as she saved three penalties to ensure victory against Swindon Town at Thurrock in the FA Women's Premier League Plate.

Last year, the 24-year-old Chauhan became the first Indian female footballer to play for a professional club in United Kingdom, but had to return to India in January after her student visa expired. But, Loubourough University – where she was studying – gave her a part-time job which offered her a chance to continue representing West Ham.

The London-based club went down to a goal in the opening 10 minutes but a late equaliser gave them the chance to take the game to penalties. The game was tied 2-2 at the end of extra time and went into the penalty shootout.

With Swindon having the first show at goal, Chauhan stepped up and saved it. West Ham scored from their first shot as Swindon equalised again. West Ham then went 2-1 up before Chauhan pulled off another stunning save to help her side take a lead. Swindon then equalised to make it 2-2 before West Ham missed their penalty to throw the game open. But, Chauhan saved her third penalty of the night before West Ham made it 3-2 to win the game.