The Kolkata giants were unbeaten in 11 matches before they suffered their first loss in the tournament against Real Kashmir. They were expected to make amends in their next game against Aizawl FC but had to settle for a goalless draw last week
It was a fierce battle and, eventually, Aizawl FC and Gokulam Kerala FC had to settle for a 1-1 draw in a crucial I-League encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl
Aizawl FC have been the in-form team of late and they made the most of their winning momentum on Sunday, brushing aside Lajong's challenge with ease. The loss also meant that Lajong's unbeaten run came to an abrupt end despite the side enjoying more than 70% possession in the match
In their home leg, FC Bengaluru United defeated RKM FC, 4-0. With regard to the upcoming encounter against RKM FC, in Chhattisgarh. Nikhil Mali noted that away matches are always challenging.
Naorem Mahesh Singh and Sumeet Passi put the Red and Golds in front, but two goals from Aizawl FC in quick succession knocked the Kolkata club out of the competition.
East Bengal FC's hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals of the Super Cup have too many ifs and buts as they face I-League team Aizawl FC in a Group B clash at the Payannad stadium in Manjeri, on Monday, April 17.
Midfielder Lalchhanhima Sailo is Aizawl FC's youngest player as well as one of the most reliable this season. The youngster believes that there are only things to learn and gain from their two consecutive defeats in the Super Cup.
The Indian Super League (ISL) team Odisha FC is set to make their Super Cup debut against 2018 runners-up East Bengal FC at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, Kerala, on Sunday.
Thus, both Mehrajuddin Wadoo's Mohammedan Sporting and Caetano Pinho's former I-League champions finished on 26 points, but Aizawl got the seventh position because of a better head-to-head record. Their win over the Kolkata side on Republic Day in Aizawl proved to be decisive
The final score looks comfortable for coach Leimapokpam Nandakumar Singh, but the win did not come easy. His boys fell behind twice but came strongly on both occasions and turned the match on its head, scoring three goals within 13 minutes of each other.