Big-time soccer is again within the land of the attractive recreation.
Few areas in India might boast of as a lot ardour for soccer as northern Kerala. The followers of Malappuram and Kozhikode districts had been acknowledged even by FIFA through the Qatar World Cup.
They now have a wonderful alternative to witness the most effective of Indian soccer, on the Super Cup match, which kicks off right here on Saturday. The motion at Manjeri will start on Sunday.
The matches in Group A and Group C matches might be performed right here whereas Manjeri will host the groups in Group B and Group D. Three ISL groups every determine in all Groups besides A, during which there are solely two. I-League golf equipment, RoundGlass Punjab and Sreenidi Deccan, full the group.
Except the champion RoundGlass, the opposite I-League groups – Sreenidi, Aizawl, Gokulam Kerala and Churchill Brothers — needed to come by means of the qualifiers. Those matches at Manjeri hadn’t attracted huge crowds, however the principle occasion might.
The matches involving Kerala Blasters are particularly anticipated to fill stands, given the crew’s large fan-base. The most anticipated match within the group stage might be Blasters taking over Bengaluru FC on April 16, of their first assembly since their acrimonious conflict within the ISL playoff final month.
On the opening day, Bengaluru meets Sreenidi, whereas Kerala Blasters takes on RoundGlass. The ultimate might be performed right here on April 25.
Groups
Group A
Kerala Blasters, Bengaluru FC, RoundGlass Punjab and Sreenidi Deccan.
Group B
Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC, East Bengal and Aizawl FC.
Group C
FC Goa, ATK Mohun Bagan, Jamshedpur FC and Gokulam Kerala.
Group D
Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin FC, NorthEast United and Churchill Brothers.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com