2023-04-26 02:59:07
Kozhikode ∙ Unwavering confidence and tireless work even when facing the strong. At the head of it, the double goals of the Brazilian Diego Mauricio added to the Super Cup football title for Odisha FC. Odisha won their first title by defeating the defending champions Bengaluru FC 2-1. Forward Diego Mauricio scored twice for Odisha in the 23rd and 38th minutes. Diego has scored 5 goals in the tournament so far, including 2 goals in the final. Bengaluru’s lone goal was scored by captain Sunil Chhetri with a penalty.
It rained heavily for the teams who finally reached the finals following a month of scorching heat! Odisha FC dominated throughout the game. Bengaluru goalie Gurpreet Sandhu scored Odisha’s first goal due to lack of caution. In the 23rd minute, a free kick taken by Mauricio from outside the box landed in the hands of Sandhu. But the ball went through Sandhu’s hands and reached the net. Bengaluru had to pay a heavy price for that mistake. The confidence gained by scoring the first goal gave Odisha the upper hand throughout the game.
Odisha’s second goal was in the 38th minute. Victor Rodrigues’ pass from the right corner was headed by Jerry from the left wing. The Bengaluru players cleared the ball that flew to the post and went straight to Mauricio’s feet. Mauricio shot without an inch, goal. With this, Odisha is ahead by 2 goals in the first half.
Bengaluru FC started the game with 4 changes in the second half. Instead of the faded Rohit Kumar and Jayesh Rana, Pablo Perez and Jovanich were brought into the field and sharpened the attack. But Odisha slowed down the pace of the game and went completely defensive. Bengaluru has not been able to break Odisha’s defense and enter. In the 83rd minute, Odisha Munnetra player Anil Jadhav brought down Bengaluru’s Shivashakti in the box and captain Sunil Chhetri scored a penalty kick for Bengaluru (2-1). Bengaluru came back to the game following a goal back and played aggressively but did not reach the goal. In the 89th minute, Bengaluru received a hand ball but the referee did not allow it. Bengaluru’s double tragedy was completed when Sandesh Jhinkan’s header went over the crossbar with just a minute left in the game. Bengaluru also lost to ATK in the Indian Super League final.
Tournament Awards
Player of the Match: Diego Mauricio (Odisha)
Player of the Tournament: Diego Mauricio (Odisha)
Best Goalkeeper: Amarinder Singh (Odisha)
Top Scorer: Wilmer Jordan (Northeast – 7 goals)
Fair Play Award: Isol FC
English Summary: Odisha FC won Super cup football
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