'Well deserved!': Twitter reacts as FC Goa lift the Kalinga SuperCup 2025

Preethi has been a Khel Now correspondent for Hyderabad FC since 2024.

Published at :May 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM

Modified at :May 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM

FC Goa won over The Red Miners with a comfortable 3-0 win.

Manolo Marquez has successfully led FC Goa to victory in the Kalinga Super Cup final, as the Gaurs scored 3-0 against Jamshedpur FC.

This Super Cup win marks a significant achievement for the Gaurs under head coach Manolo Marquez’s guidance and most importantly, secures a place for the Gaurs in the upcoming Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League 2.

A beautiful touch from Dejan Drazic started the attack that had led to Borja Herrera’s opening goal for FC Goa in the Kalinga Super Cup final, giving the Gaurs a one-goal lead at halftime.

Akash Sangwan attempted with two shots, the first one was blocked by Stephen Eze, but Borja Herrera did his best to finish the third attempt and find the back of the net.

Borja Herrera extended FC Goa’s lead early in the second half, adding one more goal with a stunning long-range strike in the 51st minute. His powerful shot found the top right corner of the net, just beyond a diving Albino Gomes.

Any doubts about the outcome of the Kalinga Super Cup final were extinguished as Dejan Drazic found the back of the net, making it a 3-0 for comfortable win for FC Goa.

Here’s how the Indian community reacted to the Super Cup winners.

FC Goa are BACK to playing Asian Football! Don Manolo magic 🫡🔥
— Conrad Barreto (@conradbeckham) May 3, 2025

Congratulations FC Goa for the deserved Super Cup title.
— Atalanta matches views (AMV) (@ata_match_views) May 3, 2025

FC Goa have added another trophy to their cabinet.1 x ISL Shield 🛡️1 x Durand Cup 🏆2 x Super Cup 🏆🏆They will also be playing in the AFC Champions League 2 🐂🔥#ISL #IndianFootball #FCGoa pic.twitter.com/ZOqGp8SJKu
— Dave (@AFC_Dev17) May 3, 2025

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Goa in AFC, well deserved 👏👏. Will miss Don Manolo in the Club level fixtures. Don't disappoint us FC Goa, high hopes on you guys 🔥💪.
— M503IN (@merwinwins) May 3, 2025

#SuperCup Final thread So in the end the best two teams of the country represent in Asia, that's not bad at all. Mohan Bagan and FC Goa played best football this season and they fairly deserve this.
— Sachin Singh (@Sachin_sg_17) May 3, 2025

FC Goa are #KalingaSuperCup Champions🏆. @2014_manel congratulations gaffer🙌. Let's do something like this with National side👏
— Narendra (@narendra_dg) May 3, 2025

Congrats FC Goa. Asia beckons. Good parting gift by Manolo. Wish he had stayed #ISL https://t.co/KP3WD9RZuy
— Shaggy B (@shaggybirkar) May 3, 2025

FC Goa wins its 2nd Super Cup title.First trophy as FC Goa manager for Manolo Marquez and another heartbreak loss for Khalid Jamil.#SuperCup #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/fkLH0pATwB
— Neeladri Bhattacharjee (@Neeladri_27) May 3, 2025

Manolo Marquez has truly built something special at @FCGoaOfficial Lifting the Kalinga Super Cup and qualifying for the AFC Champions League 2 – the future looks bright under his guidance! Another feather in his cap. Congratulations Coach! @2014_manel #IndianFootbal
— KP (@preetily_kashti) May 3, 2025

Congratulations FC Goa.Welcome back to ASIA 👏
— Rey⚡ (@Prashu__17) May 3, 2025

Didn't expect such a dominant game from FC Goa. Completely outdone Jamshedpur in every department. But still Khalid Jamil and his boys can keep their heads up. It was a wonderful season! #KalingaSuperCup #FCGJFC #FCGoa
— Varun (@Varun85471096) May 3, 2025

ASIA, WE ARE COMING BACK 🧡 pic.twitter.com/wXOgPV0wzY
— Odei 🧘 (@OdeiFCGoa) May 3, 2025

Congratulations @FCGoaOfficial A dominating performance over #JamshedpurFC to win 3-0 By lifting #KalingaSuperCup #FCGoa qualifies to represent in the AFC Challenge League 2025-26 season.Manolo wins another trophy in India and a first with FC Goa. Will Manolo sign an…
— Shaji Prabhakaran (@Shaji4Football) May 3, 2025

LETS GO FC GOA HUGE WIN!!!!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
— Saket (@saket23_) May 3, 2025

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Preethi Raj Kanuganti

Balancing her medical studies with a strong passion for Indian football, Preethi has been a dedicated follower of the sport. Her speciality is covering and discovering stories, talking to players, conducting their interviews, and drafting articles. She particularly covers Hyderabad FC and other stories from the ISL and I-League.