2018 FAO Super Cup explained

Super Cup
Year:2018
Other Titles:FAO Super Cup
Country:India
Venue:Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Dates:2–7 October 2018
Num Teams:8
Champions:Sunrise Club
Count:1
Runner-Up:Rising Student's Club
Matches:7
Goals:18
Top Goal Scorer:
Nextseason:2022

The 2018 FAO Super Cup was the inaugural edition of the FAO Super Cup, the main club knockout football competition of Odisha, India. The competition began on 2 October and concluded with the final on 7 October 2018.[1] The entire tournament took place at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

The competition features teams from the Silver, Gold and Diamond competitions of the FAO League, the premier state level football league in Odisha.[2] The top four teams from the Diamond League, top three from Silver League, and the winners of the Silver League qualify for the tournament.

Teams

A total of 8 teams participated in the competition. Sunrise Club emerged as the champions whereas beating Rising Student's Club 2–1 in the final.

Main Competition
(8 teams)
Diamond League
Gold League
  • Rising Star Club
  • Rovers Club
  • Young Utkal Club
Silver League
  • Sunshine Club

Dates

On 9 May 2018, the Football Association of Odisha announced the schedule and full format of the tournament.[3]

PhaseRoundDates
Main TournamentQuarter-finals2 – 3 October 2018
Semi-finals5 October 2018
Final7 October 2018

Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

The final was played on 7 October 2018 at the Barabati Stadium and Sunrise won the inaugural Super Cup by defeating Rising Student's in the final.

Goalscorers

2 goals
1 goal

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Sunrise Club emerge FAO Super Cup champions. 16 August 2019. Orisports. 7 October 2018.
  2. News: Parasar. Swapnaneel. All you need to know about the football league structure in Odisha. 16 August 2019. Goal. 25 June 2018.
  3. News: Final Round of Hero Super Cup to Kick-off on March 31. 16 August 2019. Orisports. 9 May 2018.