Indian Super Cup (1997–2011)
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This article is about the original cup match between the league and cup champions. For the present-day tournament between Indian Super League and I-League teams, see Super Cup (India).
The Indian Super Cup was Indian football's annual match contested between the champions of the previous National Football League or I-League season and the holders of the Federation Cup, usually held at a neutral venue. If the League champions also won the Federation Cup then the league runners-up would provide the opposition. The fixture was usually considered the curtain raiser to the Indian football domestic season.
Quick Facts Founded, Abolished ...
Founded | 1997; 27 years ago (1997) |
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Abolished | 2011; 13 years ago (2011) |
Region | India |
Number of teams | 2 |
Last champions | East Bengal (3rd title) |
Most successful club(s) | East Bengal (3 titles) |
2011 (last held) |
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The fixture was last contested in 2011 when East Bengal won the cup for the third time, defeating Salgaocar 9–8 on penalties.