Asian Domestic Wrap: East Bengal lift Super Cup; Points shared in Big Blue

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Asian Domestic Wrap: East Bengal lift Super Cup; Points shared in Big Blue

Kuala Lumpur: Captain Cleiton Silva hit the winner in the second half of extra time as East Bengal beat defending champions Odisha FC 3-2 to win the Indian Super Cup for the first time after a thrilling final at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

In Australia, honours were even in the Big Blue derby as Sydney FC, despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half, held second-placed Melbourne Victory to a 1-1 draw on Friday – a result that left Tony Popovic’s side trailing leaders Wellington Phoenix by two points after 14 rounds. 
 
Defending champions Bashundhara Kings posted a 2-0 victory against Abahani Limited Dhaka to open up a four-point lead in Bangladesh while matches also took place in Kuwait, Cambodia and Hong Kong, China, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s domestic action from across the continent.