FC Goa eased past Jamshedpur FC with a 3-0 scoreline to clinch the Kalinga Super Cup with a dominating performance in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

Borja Herrera’s brilliant brace and Dejan Dražić’s second-half strike sealed the victory for the Gaurs. With that, FC Goa recorded their first trophy under head coach Manolo Márquez.

It was FC Goa's second Super Cup title overall, making them the first club to win the tournament twice. The result also secured their qualification for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26, as they will return to an Asian club competition after four years.

The match set up an intense battle between FC Goa’s attacking firepower and Jamshedpur’s unbreached defence. Jamshedpur FC, known for their compact shape and counter-attacking style and having not conceded a single goal until the final, simply couldn’t cope with FC Goa’s expansive play.

Marquez’s men scored the opener in the 23rd minute. Sangwan made a blistering run down the left and unleashed a powerful drive that Albino Gomes could only parry. Borja was first to the rebound; his first shot was blocked, but he coolly slotted the second into the roof of the net.

Jamshedpur FC’s best chance came late in the first half when Lazar Ćirković’s header rattled the crossbar, but their lack of attacking thrust was evident throughout.

FC Goa doubled their lead in the 51st minute with a moment of brilliance. Borja, picking the ball up near midfield, surged forward and unleashed a ferocious 25-yard strike that arrowed into the top corner, leaving Gomes helpless.

Khalid Jamil’s men tried to claw their way back, with Jordan Murray setting up Javier Siverio, but the forward blasted over from close range.

The third and final goal came in the 71st minute and showcased FC Goa’s poise and precision. McHugh dissected the defence with a perfectly weighted through ball, and Dražić latched on, rounded the keeper, and tapped home into an empty net.

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