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In a thrilling encounter at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, Odisha FC secured a thumping 3-1 victory over NorthEast United FC to advance to the final of the Super Cup.
The victory was powered by a brace from Nandhakumar and a clinical strike from Diego Mauricio, who ensured that Odisha FC maintained their dominance throughout the game.
From the opening whistle, NorthEast United FC appeared determined to take control of the game, and it did not take them long to make their intentions clear. Wilmar opened the scoring for the Highlanders in the second minute with a tap-in from a cross.
Despite being a goal down, Odisha FC did not give up and continued to press forward. Their efforts were finally rewarded in the 10th minute when Nandha found the back of the net courtesy of a brilliant cross from Jerry down the right.
Come 63rd minuted Nandha burst down the left with Victor arriving in the box. Beautiful one touch football from both of them which led Nandha finding the back of the net giving Odisha FC its second of the night.
Odisha FC continued to dominate possession and looked dangerous on the counter-attack. NorthEast United FC were unable to contain Diego who put the ball behind the keeper’s reach with a venomous strike from a tight angle in the 85th minute. The game was well beyond Highlander’s reach post the third goal.
The victory was a testament to the hard work and determination of Odisha FC head coach Clifford Miranda and the entire team, who have been in excellent form throughout the tournament. With Nandha and Diego in fine form, and the rest of the team firing on all cylinders, they will be a tough team to beat in the final.
As they prepare to take on Bengaluru FC in the final, they will be full of confidence, knowing that they have what it takes to win the Super Cup.
#OdishaFC make it to the #SuperCup final!!! https://t.co/fTRvyKQ92p
— Arunava Chaudhuri | arunfoot (@Arunfoot) April 22, 2023
