Bengaluru FC are taking on Odisha FC in the showdown of the Super Cup at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Tuesday (April 25). Bengaluru FC have shown at the tournament why they are among the top-rated club in the country and are about to play the third final in the domestic season.
07:47 PM
BFC vs OFC, Super Cup final Live: 0-2 44′
Jerry hits the cross bar! Nandha caught Bengaluru defence on the counter and found Diego Mauricio in the middle. The Brazilian played Jerry free on the right flank as the winger decided to shoot it straight before Jhingan could reach him. The ball had enough venom to beat Gurpreet and rattled the crossbar before going out for a goal kick! What a display by Odisha attack quartet today!
07:44 PM
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC Live: BFC 0-2 OFC 40′
Great save by Gurpreet! Nandha hits it on the volley after Jerry sets him up with a pin point cross on the left flank! Bengaluru are barely alive as Odisha are going for the kill!
23’ GOAL!!! @OdishaFC have the lead!! Mauricio scores from a free kick! A horrible moment for Gurpreet as the wet ball slips from his grasp and goes in!!
BFC 0⃣-1️⃣ OFC
???? @SonySportsNetwk 2 & @FanCode #BFCOFC ⚔️ #HeroSuperCup ???? #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/3vMSfuiHUb
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 25, 2023
07:40 PM
Super Cup Final Live: BFC 0-2 OFC 38′ GOOOALLLL!
Diego Mauricio doubles the lead! Victor Rodriguez made a diagonal pass into the box for Jerry, who head it on the first touch to set it up for the Brazilian forward, who knew that his first touch will be enough to beat Gupreet! Odisha are in control of the final now!
24′ | GOAAAAAL!!!
Diego’s powerful strike from the free-kick couldn’t be stopped by the Keeper as we take the lead.#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #TheEasternDragons #HeroSuperCup #IndianFootball #BFCOFC pic.twitter.com/M49nEYXDpf
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) April 25, 2023
07:35 PM
BFC vs OFC, Super Cup final Live: 0-1 32′
Diego Mauricio’s header is just off the target! You just can’t keep that man out of action as Jerry set him up with a cross from the right flank but the effort was fraction wide off the far post! Bengaluru defence is being tested here
07:33 PM
Hero Super Cup final Live: BFC 0-1 OFC 29′
CHHETRI! Came close to scoring there on the volley following a late run into the box! The move started with Udanta running down the right flank on the counter and went deep before sending in a cross on far post for an unmarked Sunil Chhetri. Could have been 1-1 there!
07:30 PM
Bengaluru 0-1 Odisha Live: 27′
While luck played a role in the opening goal for Odisha. There’s no denying that Diego Mauricio has always been the dangerman whenever you are facing Odisha. Gurpreet embarrassingly learnt that the hard way!
24′ | GOAAAAAL!!!
Diego’s powerful strike from the free-kick couldn’t be stopped by the Keeper as we take the lead.#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #TheEasternDragons #HeroSuperCup #IndianFootball #BFCOFC pic.twitter.com/M49nEYXDpf
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) April 25, 2023
07:25 PM
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC Live: BFC 0-1 OFC GOOOALLL!
OH MY BOY! A howler by Gurpreet Singh and Diego Mauricio gets a goal! Mauricio’s free kick went straight to the Bengaluru goalkeeper for an easy collection but the ball slipped out of his hand due to the wet conditions and just managed to cross the line! Odisha lead 1-0 the final!
07:23 PM
Hero Super Cup final Live: 25 BFC 0-0 OFC 22′
Bengaluru’s Suresh Wangjam concedes free-kick close to the box and also sees a yellow as he fouls Victor! Diego Mauricio to take the free-kick! Will he score?
07:19 PM
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC Live: BFC 0-0 OFC 18′
Odisha have gained momentum after Diego Mauricio started a counter move. Since then Odisha won three consecutive corners but Bengaluru FC defence remains robust as always. THe experience of playing big games could be seen in Bengaluru players.
07:17 PM
Hero Super Cup final Live: 25 BFC 0-0 OFC 15′
Bengaluru centre-back Ramires makes a mess of clearance as he completely miss-kick the ball with Victor pressing. Luckily for him, Gurpreet was right behind him to kick the ball high back in the play
07:15 PM
Super Cup Final Live: BFC 0-0 OFC 13′
Odisha midfielder Thoiba feeds Jerry with a pin-point diagonal ball on the right flank but Bengaluru FC’s defence was already there in numbers, giving no room to the winger to penetrate.
07:11 PM
Super Cup Final Live: BFC 0-0 OFC 9′
Bengaluru’s Jayesh Rane started a brilliant move from the midfield as he plays one-touch football with a couple of teammates at the heart of the park before playing Roshan free on left flank. Roshan’s flank, however, was too high for Udanta to head on the far post!
07:09 PM
BFC vs OFC, Super Cup final Live: 0-0 6′
CHANCE FOR BENGALURU! Rohit Kumar made a hash of it! The move was started by Namgyal Bhutia from the back as he played fed Roy Krisha a long ball on the right flank! The Fijian was smart enough to play Rohit through to the goal with the first touch but the midfielder couldn’t connect with the volley!
07:05 PM
Super Cup Final Live: BFC 0-0 OFC 4′
Bengaluru FC are trying to settle down and build the attack from the back after the initial few minutes were a bit of a cagey affair with both teams trying to catch each other off guard.
07:01 PM
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC Live: BFC 0-0 OFC, kick-off!
The match gets underway!
06:57 PM
BFC vs OFC, Super Cup final: 3 minutes to kick off
Players are out on the pitch as it rains! And its Indian football legend IM Vijayan who comes out in Thala style to greet the players before the game. He just turned 54 today!
06:54 PM
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC Live
Must say, it’s ideal weather to play football in Kozhikode as it is raining down there with the wind blowing! I can understand if you feel like playing football too!
It all comes down to this ????
Who will be crowned the new champions of the prestigious silverware? ????????#SonySportsNetwork #HeroSuperCup #BFCOFC pic.twitter.com/7h5a4kjKz3
— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) April 24, 2023
06:48 PM
Hero Super Cup final: 12 minutes to kick off!
The man himself might not be taking any pressure but for the neutrals and Odisha fans there, it’s about time to see an Indian manager succeed in charge of ISL club!
#CliffordMiranda will be eyeing to become the first ???????? head coach to lift the #HeroSuperCup! ????
Watch #BFCOFC LIVE on @SonySportsNetwk & @FanCode! ????#LetsFootball #OdishaFC | @OdishaFC pic.twitter.com/X8EpMO1XRO
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 25, 2023
06:46 PM
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC: PEP TALK by Clifford Miranda
Odisha FC coach Clifford Miranda: “We talked about this earlier that it’s the first final for the club, for us, it’s just another game. For the supporters, the owners it can be the first time that Odisha FC is playing in a final but for us, it’s just another game.
????️ “It’s the first time that the club is playing in a final but for us, it’s just another game.”@OdishaFC head coach Clifford Miranda is unfazed by the pressure of the club playing it’s first-ever final!#BFCOFC #HeroSuperCup #LetsFootballhttps://t.co/genoezY7sO
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 25, 2023
06:43 PM
BFC vs OFC, Super Cup final: A special message by Sunil Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri pours his heart to the Bengaluru FC fans, the famed West Block Blues!
The captain, @chetrisunil11 sends out a special message for all the @bengalurufc fans ????????️
Watch him in action ???? @OdishaFc in the #HeroSuperCup final tonight, only on the #SonySportsNetwork ????@WestBlockBlues #BFC #BFCOFC #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/iewp3yNfte
— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) April 25, 2023
06:40 PM
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC: PEP TALK
Bengaluru coach Simon Grayson: “We’ve got to another final and like the previous finals, we want to try and win it. Going into the competitions, making sure we’re giving the best we can, with the ultimate aim of winning it. We were obviously disappointed to lose the Hero ISL final on penalties (against ATK Mohun Bagan) after such a great run.”
????️ “It’s a great achievement for us and we want to achieve even more things.”@bengalurufc head coach Simon Grayson is proud of his team’s efforts and is confident ahead of the #HeroSuperCup final!#BFCOFC #HeroSuperCup #LetsFootball https://t.co/KImRi0d3yF
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 25, 2023
06:37 PM
BFC vs OFC, Super Cup final: 25 minutes to kick off
Experts have predicted Bengaluru FC to win this as former Bengaluru star and Sony Sports expert Erik Partaalu expects a 1-0 win for Bengaluru while Mark Tompkins predicts a 3-1 win for Chhetri and side.
BENGALURU, THIS IS IT! ⚡
It’s all or nothing for the Blues, as the Juggernauts stand between them and #HeroSuperCup glory. ????
⏰ : 7 PM
???? : EMS Stadium, Kozhikode
???? : Fancode, Sony Sports#WeAreBFC #BFCOFC ⚔️ #NothingLikeIt pic.twitter.com/HaWxwwU950— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 25, 2023
06:35 PM
Hero Super Cup final: 25 minutes to kick off!
Odisha, on the other hand, are playing their best starting line-up with attack quarter led by Diego Mauricio! Nandha and Jerry are on the wings while Victor Rodriguez expectedly tucks behind the Brazilian forward! Bengaluru would require something special to stop them!
???? TEAM NEWS FROM CALICUT ????
Your Hero Super Cup Final Starting XI ⚔️????⚪️#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #TheEasternDragons #HeroSuperCup #OFCBFC pic.twitter.com/K1Hm1Y9qgI
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) April 25, 2023
06:31 PM
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC: 30 minutes to kick off!
Unfortunately, Spanish midfielder Javi Hernandez hasn’t recovered in time for the game. The key player was injured halfway during the semifinal. He was replaced by Jayesh Rane, who also starts the game today in his absence. Bengaluru coach Grayson has opted for just two foreigners in the line-up.
TEAM NEWS ????. Bengaluru, these are your Blues set to face the Juggernauts in the 2023 #HeroSuperCup final. ????
Strap yourselves in for a cracker! ????#BFCOFC ⚔️ #WeAreBFC #NothingLikeIt pic.twitter.com/D6wRPs9QX6
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 25, 2023
06:27 PM
Super Cup Final: 32 minutes to kick off!
The line-ups are out as well and we will take a detail look at it soon!
This is how @bengalurufc and @OdishaFC line up for the #HeroSuperCup FINAL ????????#BFCOFC ⚔️ #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/e34XIterHM
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 25, 2023
06:25 PM
BFC vs OFC, Super Cup final: 36 minutes to kick off
Coming back to the final, this is the fourth time Bengaluru and Odisha are facing off this season. Bengaluru won two of the games while Odisha beat them once. Two of the games were in ISL while Bengaluru beat them in extra time of Durand Cup in September as well. Overall, this is 14th encounter with Bengaluru leading 8-4-1 in the head-to-head
ODISHA, WE FIGHT TOGETHER TONIGHT ⚔️????⚫️
A big final awaits as Clifford’s army take on Bengaluru FC at the EMS Stadium ????????????#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #TheEasternDragons #HeroSuperCup pic.twitter.com/EpjoyEEOHM
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) April 25, 2023
06:19 PM
Super Cup Final: Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC
And in case you haven’t heard the big news from Kolkata. Stephen Constantine has officially left the club and is replaced by former Bengaluru FC man Carles Cuadrat. No Sergio Lobera as speculated earlier!
#AmagoFans, here’s the announcement you had been waiting for! ???? ❤️????
Join us in welcoming our new Head Coach ???????????????????????? ????????????????????????????, who has signed a two-year deal with the Club! ✍️#JoyEastBengal #EmamiEastBengal #WelcomeCoachCuadrat pic.twitter.com/ste1YMPWHK
— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) April 25, 2023
06:17 PM
Hero Super Cup Final Live in Kozhikode: 45 minutes to kick-off!
In case you want to catch the live action of the match, please follow our Live Streaming details
06:13 PM
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC: 50 minutes to kick-off!
Both teams have arrived at the venue for the showdown with Bengaluru considered the hot favourite as far as head-to-head is concerned. However, Odisha are no pushover this season as their forwards have been in hot form.
???? @bengalurufc have arrived at the EMS Stadium for the big day!????#BFCOFC ⚔️ #HeroSuperCup ???? #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/raG5Z9GwYW
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 25, 2023
06:09 PM
Hero Super Cup Final Live: 55 minutes to kick-off!
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Hero Super Cup final slated at EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode. This is your host Aditya K Halder, taking you through the build-up and minute-to-minute action of a mouth-watering final between Bengaluru FC and Odisha!
THIS. IS. IT. ????
The ???????????????????? of the 2023 #HeroSuperCup ????
???? @bengalurufc ???? @OdishaFC ????
???? 19:00 IST
????️ EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode
???? @SonySportsNetwk and @FanCode#BFCOFC ⚔️ #IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/RHu0Lgo7IA— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 25, 2023
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Despite not putting their best performance, the side has played with a professional attitude and got results in the game to keep pushing them through.
The ISL runners-up group stage run was far from ideal as they were held for a 1-1 draw by Sreenidi Deccan and Kerala Blasters and only made it to the semis because of RoundGlass Punjab. The I-League champions, whom Bengaluru defeated 2-0, did them a favour by beating group favourites Sreenidi 1-0.
Bengaluru’s best performance came in the semis against Jamshedpur FC. The Simon Grayson-managed side soaked in all the pressure from an in-form Jamshedpur attack in the first half and responded with two goals in the second half.
Midfield Jayesh Rane turned out to be the unlikely hero to open the scoring while skipper Sunil Chhetri ensured Jamshedpur had no fightback left with a second goal. Bengaluru, however, suffered a setback as key midfielder Javi Hernandez was injured during the game. Bengaluru will hope that the Spanish footballer will recover in time for the final.
For Odisha, the side defeated the likes of Hyderabad FC (2-1) and Aizawl FC (3-0) in the group stages after they managed a late 1-1 draw from a goal down against East Bengal. Nandhakumar Sekhar has shone for the side with goals in every game while Brazilian striker Diego Mauricio continues to burst the net too.
Odisha, who never won a title before, may also become the first ISL side to win a tournament with an Indian manager at the helm as interim coach Clifford Miranda has got the combinations right for Odisha to click.
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