OFC vs NEUFC Super Cup 2023 semifinal Highlights: Nandha, Mauricio guide Odisha past NorthEast United

It is Odisha FC which will face Bengaluru in the final of the Super Cup.

A clinical performance by the Juggernauts, with Nandhakumar starring with a brace. Mauricio too got a well-deserved goal to seal the game for Odisha.

NEUFC must be kicking itself for letting this game drift away. It took an ealry lead, but gave Odisha the chance to get back into the game.

A poor game, particularly in the defence for the Highlanders.

Mauricio scores, finally.

Pure desire from the Brazilian. He hunts down a rebounded cross, twists past a defender, before slotting it into the bottom corner with a low effort.

Odisha is coasting.

Mirshad is put to the task. Aniket finds Mauricio inside the box and his shot is fired close to the NEUFC keeper, who makes a good save.

Odisha threatening to further widen the gap.

Action resumes after the drinks break. NEUFC trying to pass its way into the opposition box, not to much success.

Nandha is taken off and he has almost assured his team a spot in the final of the Super Cup.

Mauricio with the chance to kill the game. A slick freekick is floated in from the right and Mauricio rises highest to head it. But he couldn’t get above the ball as he watches it float wide.

NEUFC trying to edge its way into this game. It wins a few setpieces around the Odisha box, but nothing comes out of it.

Odisha has slowed down its intensity as it looks to see out this game.

It is a Nadhakumar show for Odisha.

He gets two chances to complete a memorable hattrick. First he delays his shot for far too long, forcing him to further wide than he wanted.

Next, his shot is blocked by Alex Saji. NEUFC struggling to stay afloat.

Nandhakumar strikes, again!!

It is a brilliant goal from Odisha. Nandha drives in from the left, plays a one-two with Victor Rodriguez, before smashing it into the roof of the net.

Annd just like that, Odisha takes the lead of the game.

Both sides ringing in some changes as the managers look to bring some life into this game, which has died down in comparison to a lively opening phase.

Odisha having a better share of the possession, but unable to get into the final third due to some intense pressure from NEUFC midfield.

Mauricio is through on goal down the left. He opens up his body to slot it in, but his shot is blocked away by a flying Mashoor.

NEUFC survives.

NEUFC has begun the second half much better than how it ended the first half.

Meanwhile, at the other end, Nadhakumar rushes past his marker, but the cross from Victor was a tad too in front of him.

Odisha escapes. Jordan Gil loses his footing just before he could shoot. He was looking primed for a goal there. NEUFC on the front foot.

Odisha gets the second half under way. A spot in the Super Cup final awaits one of these two sides.

Another attack from Odisha. The Juggernauts are ending the half on a high. Unfortunately, they can’t take the lead going into the break and we have half-time.

Odisha is opting to go direct and use Mauricio as a target man.

NEUFC defence is up to the task as they shield him out of the way.

NEUFC attempts a counter attack, but Odisha regroups in time to stop the charge.

Thoiba is down after twisting his ankle and he needs medical attention.

Thoiba gives away a foul and Beitia swings in a freekick. Buit Odisha defenders get on the top of it to prevent any shot on target.

The game has slowed down, mostly thanks to frequent interruptions.

A huge downfall from the frantic opening minutes.

Sahil attempts a cross from the left, but it flies high and wide, ending as a goalkick for NEUFC.

Jithin MS is down on the fround after an accidental collision with an Odisha player.

The game is stopped for a while as Jithin gets back on his feet.

Odisha has grown into the game, putting NEUFC on the back foot with attacks from both wings.

Thoiba launches a long throw into the box. NEUFC manages to push it away from danger.

Pragyan gives away a cheap foul and Odisha has a freekick from shooting range.

Delgado goes for a shot around the wall, but it narrowly goes past the right upright.

Neither side unable to control possession for a continued stretch. Passing has been scratchy so far.

Mauricio goes for a shot from the edge of the box, but is quickly blocked away.

It has been an open-ended affair so far, with both sides scoring with in the opening ten minutes.

Both OFC and NEUFC will look to settle down and gain control over this game. It is Odisha which is holding a better share of the ball right now.

Odisha strikes back early. Jerry slices his way past a defender and he cuts a cross into the path of Nandhakumar who slots it in.

Odisha trying to insert itself into the game, but has found the going tough against a spirited NEUFC side.

A cross is swung in from the left, but Mauricio couldn’t time his run correctly.

NEUFC continues on the front foot. A long freekick is dispatched into the box, but Odisha touches it away for a corner. Tondonba with the set-piece. Odisha clears its lines this time.

NEUFC strikes early. Roccharzela with the cross from the right and Jordan Gil is there to poke it in. NEUFC could not have asked for a better start to the game.

Odisha FC and NorthEast United will be up against each other for a spot in the final of the Super Cup.

It is NEUFC which kicks the game off.

Games - 18

Odisha wins - 8

NEUFC wins - 5

Draws - 5

NEUFC - Mirshad (GK); Tondonba, Mashoor, Alisher, Alex, Joseba, Irshad, Jithin, Nigam, Rochharzela, Wilmar Jordan

OFC - Amrinder (GK); Gahlot, Delgado, Osama, Mauricio, Nandha, Jerry, Thoina, Princeton, Victor, Sahil

Odisha FC

Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Niraj Kumar, and Lalthuammawia Ralte

Defenders: Narender Gahlot, Carlos Delgado, Osama Malik, Shubham Sarangi, Denechandra Meitei, Sahil Panwar and Lalruatthara

Midfielders: Paul Ramfangzauva, Raynier Fernandes, Saul Crespo, Thoiba Singh Moirangthem, Princeton Rebello, Victor Rodriguez, and Isaac Vanmalsawma

Forwards: Pedro Martin, Diego Mauricio, Nandhakumar Sekar, Akshunna Tyagi, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Isak Ralte, Soosai Raj, and Aniket Jadhav

NorthEast United FC

Goalkeepers: Nikhil Deka, Arindam Bhattacharya, Mirshad Koottappunna

Defenders: Tondomba Singh, Gurjinder Kumar, Mashoor Shereef, Gaurav Bora, Joe Zoherliana, Hira Mondal, Alisher Kholmurodov, Alex Saji

Midfielders: Rochharzela, Imran Khan, Romain Philippoteaux, Emil Benny, Mohamed Irshad, Laldanmawia Ralte, Jithin M.S., Gani Nigam, Sehnaj Singh, Emanuel L., Pragyan Gogoi, Joseba Beitia

Forwards: Wilmar Jordan, Parthib Gogoi, Dipu Mirdha

When will the Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC, Super Cup 2023 semifinal match be played?

The Super Cup 2023 semifinal match between Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC will be played on April 22nd.

Where will the Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC, Super Cup 2023 semifinal match be played?

The Super Cup 2023 semifinal match between Odisha FC and NorthEast United FC will be played at the Payyanad Stadium in Kerala.

What time will the Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC, Super Cup 2023 semifinal match kick-off?

The Super Cup 2023 semifinal match Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC will begin at 7:00 PM IST.

How do I watch live streaming of the Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC, Super Cup 2023 semifinal match?

The Super Cup 2023 semifinal match between Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC will be streamed live on the JioTV app and FanCode app and website.

Which TV Channel will telecast the Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC, Super Cup 2023 semifinal match?

The Super Cup 2023 semifinal match Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC will be telecasted on the Sony Sports network in India.

Bengaluru FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 2-0 in the first semifinal to reach the final of the Super Cup on Friday.

The first semifinal of the Super Cup was one of those games with two distinct halves.

Jamshedpur looked the better side in the first-half, showing much more intent to press forward, but it failed to convert the chances that came its way, notably that of Daniel Chima Chukwu in the third minute and Boris Singh in the 16th. But, Bengaluru FC keeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made crucial saves on both occasions.

- PK Ajith Kumar

Unbeaten Odisha FC takes on spirited Northeast United FC in the Super Cup semifinal on Saturday at the Payyanad Stadium, Manjeri in Kerala.

Odisha has been in scintillating form in the tournament so far, thanks to the contributions of its star players Diego Mauricio, Victor Rodriguez, and Nandha.

NEUFC, on the other hand, has had a mixed tournament so far, winning two matches and losing one. However, it will be high on confidence after its impressive win over Mumbai City FC. It will be hoping to carry forward the momentum and produce another strong performance against Odisha.