Kalinga stadium pitch

Kalinga Super Cup: Mario Barco scored a brace to help Inter Kashi thrash Rajasthan United FC 5-0 and qualify for the group stage of the Kalinga Super Cup at the Kalinga Stadium Pitch 1 here on Monday.

Edmund Lalrindika, Tomba Singh and Muhammad Ajsal were the scorers in the one-sided playoff. The win not only demonstrates Inter Kashi’s strength but also sets the bar high as they advance to Group D of the tournament, where they will face Bengaluru FC, FC Goa, and Odisha FC.

Barco was in his element from the start and helped Inter Kashi take the lead in the 10th minute. Jackichand Singh made a dazzling run on the right before delivering a low cross into the box.