Clifford Miranda's Odisha FC added another feather to their cap as they secured a place in the group stage of the AFC Cup 2023-24 after a comprehensive 3-1 win over Gokulam Kerala FC.
The result has given the team, who finished sixth in the Indian Super League (ISL), a spot in Asian competition, on the back of an outstanding two weeks at the fag end of the season.
"And that objective kept evolving game by game, from March 16th when we got here, to today. Yes, we won the Super Cup, but that was in the past. The players recognise that. I recognise that. We start again, from zero. What happened over the past few weeks won't matter once we step on to the
The Malabarians put eight goals past debutants East Bengal FC in the opening game and are in good momentum ahead of their second match of the campaign.
Five goals from Sabitra Bhandari, a goal each from Indumathi Kathiresan, Vivian Konadu Adjei and skipper Dangmei Grace helped the team from Kerala to register a convincing victory. This was East Bengal's first match in the IWL, country's top women's club competition.
East Bengal are set to face defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC in their first game of the IWL 2022-23 season, which will mark their debut in the competition
It was a memorable night for the midfielder, who registered his first goal of the season. The 26-year-old put his side 2-1 ahead on the night with a beautiful finish from a tight angle.
Although Jamshedpur FC could not replicate the same form during the following season, finishing tenth in the league standings, Boris was a regular feature under head coach Aidy Boothroyd, featuring in all 20 games.
Jamshedpur are on a roll in the ongoing Super Cup, having booked their place in the semi-finals, courtesy of two convincing wins in two games - the only team to achieve the feat so far.
It was FC Goa captain Iker Guarrotxena made the difference for his side with a 90th-minute strike, a goal that keeps the Gaurs' chances of making it to the semi-finals of the Hero Super Cup afloat in Group C.