Know the 2024 Kalinga Super Cup winner prize money and tournament final awards winners list
Ending a 12-year trophy drought, East Bengal secured their initial silverware in as many years by triumphing 3-2 over Odisha FC in the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 final on Sunday at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium. The last significant national title for East Bengal was the 2012 Federation Cup, where they emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Dempo SC after extra time at Siliguri’s Kanchenjunga Stadium.
Kalinga Super Cup 2024 final match winner, score, result, awards winners list and prize money
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2024 Kalinga Super Cup East Bengal FC vs Odisha FC winner, results, score, & best performers
Divided into two parts, the game unfolded with Odisha seizing the initiative courtesy of Diego Mauricio. Yet, Nandha Kumar’s scoring effort and Saul Crespo’s adeptly converted penalty swung the momentum in favor of East Bengal. The expulsion of Odisha’s center-back, Mourtada Fall, further shifted the advantage towards East Bengal. Despite facing this setback, Odisha managed to level the score in injury time through an Ahmed Jahouh penalty.
Predictably, extra time maintained its fervor, with the ejection of Souvik Chakrabarti from East Bengal standing out. Nevertheless, Cleiton Silva took advantage of a defensive mistake, securing the crucial goal and guaranteeing East Bengal’s triumph in a thrilling confrontation. Despite the obstacles, both teams showcased incredible resolve, ultimately resulting in East Bengal securing the win.
Kalinga Super Cup 2024: prize money and awards winners list
Lalthuammawia Ralte from Odisha FC earned the Best Goalkeeper award at the Kalinga Super Cup 2024, accompanied by a significant prize of Rs 2,50,000. Simultaneously, Hijazi Maher, a player from East Bengal FC, secured the title of Best Defender and won Rs 2,50,000. Ahmed Jahouh of Odisha FC claimed the Best Midfielder title, along with a Rs 2,50,000 prize.
Cleiton Silva of East Bengal FC was honored as the Highest Goalscorer, receiving a Rs 2,50,000 prize. Isak Vanlalruatfela, representing Odisha FC, emerged as the Kalinga player of the tournament and was awarded a Rs 2,50,000 cheque. Odisha FC attained the Runners-up position, earning a substantial Rs 15,00,000 cheque, while East Bengal FC triumphed as the Champions, securing a grand prize of Rs 25,00,000.
we examine the award winners from the Kalinga Super Cup:
| Award | Winner | Club | Prize (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Goalkeeper | Lalthuammawia Ralte | Odisha FC | 2,50,000 |
| Best Defender | Hijazi Maher | East Bengal FC | 2,50,000 |
| Best Midfielder | Ahmed Jahouh | Odisha FC | 2,50,000 |
| Highest Goalscorer | Cleiton Silva | East Bengal FC | 2,50,000 |
| Kalinga Player of the Tournament | Isak Vanlalruatfela | Odisha FC | 2,50,000 |
| Runners Up | Odisha FC | Odisha FC | 15,00,000 |
| Champions | East Bengal FC | East Bengal FC | 25,00,000 |