The match started with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess, but it was Odisha FC who drew first blood in the 23rd minute. Diego Mauricio found the back of the net from a dead ball, giving his team the early lead after Gurpreet spilled the ball.
Diego doubled the lead in the 38th minute as he beat his marker to put Jerry's lowball header past the keeper.
The first half ended with OFC leading 2-0.
The second half started with Bengaluru FC looking for a way back into the game, but Odisha FC's defense held strong. Bengaluru FC tried to mount a comeback when Sivasakti was brought down late in the second half and the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Sunil stepped up and halved the deficit but it was too late as Odisha FC's defense held on to cement the win.
Diego Mauricio was the hero of the night, scoring two crucial goals to help his team win the title.
Head Coach Clifford Miranda became the first Indian coach to win the Hero Super Cup and remain unbeaten throughout the tournament.
The Hero Super Cup title was a fitting end to what has been a successful season for Odisha FC. They have shown great determination and teamwork throughout the tournament and deserved to be crowned champions.
The future looks bright for this young and talented team, and they will surely be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming seasons.
UP NEXT
The Eastern Dragons will take on Gokulam Kerala FC on 29th April at the EMS stadium in the Hero Club Playoffs for a spot in the AFC Cup 2023-24 Group Stage.
#OdishaFC #HeroSuperCup
The match started with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess, but it was Odisha FC who drew first blood in the 23rd minute. Diego Mauricio found the back of the net from a dead ball, giving his team the early lead after Gurpreet spilled the ball.
Diego doubled the lead in the 38th minute as he beat his marker to put Jerry's lowball header past the keeper.
The first half ended with OFC leading 2-0.
The second half started with Bengaluru FC looking for a way back into the game, but Odisha FC's defense held strong. Bengaluru FC tried to mount a comeback when Sivasakti was brought down late in the second half and the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Sunil stepped up and halved the deficit but it was too late as Odisha FC's defense held on to cement the win.
Diego Mauricio was the hero of the night, scoring two crucial goals to help his team win the title.
Head Coach Clifford Miranda became the first Indian coach to win the Hero Super Cup and remain unbeaten throughout the tournament.
The Hero Super Cup title was a fitting end to what has been a successful season for Odisha FC. They have shown great determination and teamwork throughout the tournament and deserved to be crowned champions.
The future looks bright for this young and talented team, and they will surely be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming seasons.
UP NEXT
The Eastern Dragons will take on Gokulam Kerala FC on 29th April at the EMS stadium in the Hero Club Playoffs for a spot in the AFC Cup 2023-24 Group Stage.
#OdishaFC #HeroSuperCup
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