Aizawl FC converted all of their five penalty kicks through Andrei Ionescu, Zikahi Dodoz, Masih Saighani, Kimkima and M-Ka, while Bikramjit Singh, Dhanapal Ganesh and Dhanachandra Singh scored from the sport for Chennaiyin FC. Andrei Ionescu was adjudged the Hero of the Match and he received a cash prize of Rs 25,000.

But despite excellent arrangement by joint hosts Football Association of Odisha and State Sports & Youth Services Department, the opening match failed to attract a much needed sizeable crowd. All the stands remained vacant notwithstanding the reduction of ticket price Rs 20 and liberal distribution of complimentary passes.

Incumbent Chandra Sarathi Behera inaugurated the tournament, while former Sports Minister Prabin Chandra Bhanjadeo handed over the Hero of the Match prize. It was a welcome relief that tournament commenced without any showbiz. In stead, more attention was paid for smooth and successful management of the event

The damaged area of the ground, where the grass died due to application chemical paint earlier on the occasion of qualifying matches, were repaired in time. The facilities for media improved a lot. According to the organizing officials, the All India Football Federation has given FAO a grant of Rs 70 lakh for the Super Cup, the budget of which has been estimated to be Rs 1 crore. The State Govt would spend around Rs 30 lakhs towards providing transportation, infrastructure facility and other logistics.
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TOP: Players of Aizawl FC pose before their Super Cup pre-quarterfinal match in Bhubaneswar on March 31, 2018.

RIGHT: Players of Chennaiyyin FC pose before their Super Cup pre-quarterfinal match in Bhubaneswar on March 31, 2018.