KOZHIKODE: After defeating Bangalore FC 2-1 in the championship game here on Tuesday, Odisha FC was declared the Super Cup football tournament's victor. This was the team's maiden trophy. While Brazilian Diego Maurcio scored both goals for the winners in the first half, Bangalore FC was able to close the gap thanks to a penalty goal from Sunil Chhetri in the 84th minute. Despite playing against seasoned opponents in Bangalore , Odisha dominated the first half thanks to two goals from Mauricio.  Clifford Miranda also made history, becoming the first Indian coach to win the Super Cup.

Bangalore FC, playing their third final of the season, started off as the more authoritative of the two sides in a rain-marred kick-off.The Blues kept plenty of possession in the opposition half, while Odisha, who had conceded two early goals in their last two games, were content with sitting back, making a cautious start to their first-ever final.

With Bangalore   looking dishevelled and completely on the backfoot, Miranda's men continued to go full throttle and could've added to their lead before the break.

First, it was Nandha Kumar, who sent a curling volley from the edge of the box, which Gurpreet was equal to. Then it was Jerry again causing trouble down the flank, entering the box from the right before thundering a strong effort off the crossbar.

Bangalore  , arguably lucky to be only two goals down at half time, made as many as four changes in the second half.

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