Thursday, Nov 7: First Match – ANECX Palakkad and United Ernakulam battle to a draw

The thrilling MediaOne-QIFF Super Cup 2024, presented by Western Union - City Exchange, continues with electrifying matchups. ANECX Palakkad and United Ernakulam delivered an action-packed opening match on November 7, ending in a dramatic 2-2 draw. The game initially started slow but soon transformed into a tense back-and-forth battle. Mubasshir gave ANECX Palakkad an early lead with a goal in the 30th minute. United Ernakulam quickly responded, with Subi Varghese leveling the score just four minutes later, thanks to a perfectly timed cross by Roshan. Ernakulam took the lead with Akash’s stunning goal in the 66th minute, but Musam of ANECX Palakkad equalized in the 70th to keep the match even. Mubasshir’s outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match title.

Thursday, Nov 7: Second Match – KMCC Kozhikode triumphs over MAK Kozhikode
The second game saw KMCC Kozhikode face off against MAK Kozhikode in a fierce Kozhikode derby. Early controversy struck when MAK’s goalkeeper Shakir was shown a red card for handling the ball outside the box, reducing MAK to 10 men. KMCC seized the advantage, with Jaseem scoring in the 14th minute. Even after losing Al Amin to a red card in the 25th minute, KMCC maintained control, with Jaseem adding another goal in the 66th minute, sealing a 2-0 victory.

His stellar performance earned him the Man of the Match title. The match was further elevated by the presence of MLA PTA Rahim, a prominent supporter of local football.

Friday, Nov 8: First Match – Wayanad Koottam FC and Travancore FC End in 1-1 draw
The weekend’s play began with a closely contested game between Wayanad Koottam FC and Travancore FC, ending in a 1-1 draw. Both teams showed strong defense in the first half. Wayanad’s Mohammad Shamnoor finally broke the deadlock in the 54th minute, but Travancore’s Muhammad Shan equalized shortly after in the 57th minute. Sreejith from Wayanad was awarded Man of the Match for his remarkable play.

Friday, Nov 8: Second Match – Thrissur defeats Kuwaq Kannur with a 2-0 Victory
The final game on Friday saw FOT Thrissur claim a 2-0 victory over Kuwaq Kannur. Zubair Salih, wearing jersey number 31, opened the scoring in the sixth minute, followed by Alcias with a goal in the 32nd minute. Despite the loss, Kuwaq Kannur’s Hamdan Ahmad’s impressive performance earned him the Man of the Match recognition.