Attacking play: Diego Mauricio opened up the scoring for Odisha FC.| Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN 

Aizawl FC put up a struggle within the first half, however crumbled within the second in opposition to the relentless onslaught from the Odisha FC frontline in a Group B match within the Super Cup on Thursday. Odisha received 3-0, via targets from Diego Mauricio, Víctor Rodriguez and Nandha Kumar.

After the 1-1 draw with East Bengal it was a badly-needed win for Odisha. For Aizawl, it was its second defeat in a row.

The I-League workforce from Mizoram appeared assured although within the opening half. It defended nicely and goalkeeper Vanlal Hriatpuia purchased off some glorious saves, too.

After the break, the Odisha males confirmed much more urgency in its assault. Two minutes into the second half, Diego put them forward, following a corner-kick taken by Denechandra Meitei.

Aniket Jadhav’s first try ought to have been put away out of the hazard by one of many three Aizawl males on the goalline, however none did, and Diego wasn’t going to waste that chance. Eight minutes later, a wonderful transfer initiated on the proper flank by Aniket was completed off with precision by Rodriguez.

In the harm time, substitute Nandha Kumar scored off a deflection to make it 3-0, and it simply may have been 4-0 however Hriatpuia stopped the penalty kick from Diego.

The outcome:

Odisha FC 3 (Diego Mauricio 47, Víctor Rodriguez 55, Nandha Kumar 90+3) bt Aizawl FC 0.