Churchill Brothers SC and Gokulam Kerala FC won the first two qualifying matches of the 1st Super Cup 2018, the main club football tournament of India, which commenced here at the floodlit Kalinga Stadium today. Churchill Brothers came from behind to beat Delhi Dynamos FC 2-1, while Gokulam Kerala prevailed over North East United FC 2-0.
Both the winners entered the main draw of the tournament, scheduled to begin with pre-quarterfinals here on March 31. Churchill Brothers will face Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan on April 1, while Gokulam Kerala will take on Bengaluru FC also on April 1.
After Delhi Dynamos took the lead through Nigerian Kalu Uche in the fifth minute, Trinidadian Willis Plaza scored both the goals for Churchill Brothers, the first in the 32nd minute and the second in the second half of the extra time (106th minute). Plaza received the man of the match prize of Rs 25,000.