FC Goa Clinches AIFF Super Cup in Thrilling Shootout Victory

FC Goa triumphed over East Bengal FC in a dramatic sudden-death shootout to win the AIFF Super Cup, securing a place in the next AFC Champions League 2. The victory marked their third Super Cup title, as they become the first team to defend their title successfully.

In a nail-biting finale at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, FC Goa emerged victorious against East Bengal FC, clinching the AIFF Super Cup in a thrilling sudden-death shootout.

The win secures FC Goa participation in next season's AFC Champions League 2, while setting a historic precedent as the first team to defend their title in the competition's history and celebrating their third record-extending triumph.

The intense match saw both teams deadlocked at 4-4 during the penalty shootout before FC Goa sealed their victory 6-5 in sudden death, courtesy of Tavora's decisive goal.

(With inputs from agencies.)