#5 Floyd Pinto’s words must still be echoing around the Kalinga Stadium

Prior to the meeting with the Kerala Blasters, the Indian Arrows head coach claimed his team are not in the Hero Super Cup to merely make up the numbers in the competition.
And whilst he was cut a demanding presence at the touchline, shouting out his instructions at the players, his words would have certainly been echoing around the Kalinga Stadium for all the right reasons, even after the full 90 minutes.
Floyd Pinto’s young Colts did not settle for being steam-rolled and took the game to the opposition with their fearless and determined display on the night.
Ultimately, it was the AIFF’s developmental squad that sent out the biggest statement, and rightfully so. as they unceremoniously dumped the two-time ISL finalists out of the competition.
The Arrows will next face FC Goa in the round of 16 tie of the Super Cup and by that time, the Gaurs could even be the ISL champions following their final against Bengaluru FC on Sunday.
However, it is guaranteed that they won’t be unfazed by the reputation of the opposition like they showed against the Blasters on Friday, and it is safe to say the sky is the limit for these young guns and their manager at the moment.