Gritty Odisha FC Hold Mohun Bagan Super Giant To A 1-1 Draw In ISL

Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant played out a 1-1 draw in an exciting Indian Super League match at Kalinga Stium here on Sunday.

hosts scored early goal through Hugo Boumous from an indirect freekick. However, Manvir Singh canceled it with a brilliant heer in first half itself. second period saw both teams create chances but y were unable to convert m.

It was a rollicking start for hosts, who earned an indirect freekick courtesy Asish Rai’s back pass to Vishal Kaith in penalty area, which latter gared with his hands.

referee quickly awarded Odisha FC an indirect freekick from only six yards out. Boumous stepped up and secured le for hosts in fourth minute to set things in motion.

visitors threw bodies forward in search of an instant equaliser, and Mariners came close in ninth minute when Dimitrios Petratos decided to hit target inste of treing a cross.

It was a well-worked move, but Amrinder Singh was alert to danger and thwarted it away.

visitors eventually reaped rewards of ir relentless attacks and set-pieces in 36th minute when Manvir rose highest from a Petratos corner to slot home much-awaited equaliser.

It was an excellent near-post delivery and Manvir judged height of ball perfectly to deceive Odisha FC backline including Amrinder in goal.

Jose Molina’s men started second period with similar intensity as Jamie Maclaren almost pickpocketed ball from Odisha FC backline as y tried to play out from back.

However, a timely intervention from Thoiba Singh averted danger.

Near hour mark, Sergio Lobera’s men almost regained le when Puitea lost his marker in middle of pitch and me a darting run forward. He eventually pulled trigger from long range, completely beating Kaith in goal but unfortunately, ball skimmed crossbar on way out.

Odisha FC’s golden opportunity to take le came in 73rd minute when Ahmed Jahouh came up with a brilliant delivery from a freekick and Amey Ranawe h a straight shot on target.

But his effort was brilliantly kept out by Kaith. Mariners failed to show urgency in clearing ir lines but eventually, Juggernauts didn’t make m pay for ir mistake.

In 77th minute, Molina turned to Jason Cummings and Sahal Abdul Sam from bench in search of a winner. In retaliation, Lobera brought in Diego Mauricio and Carlos Delgo to shore things up on both ends.

Despite ir relentless attack, Mariners could t find winner as Odisha FC held ir lines brilliantly to record a draw.

Odisha FC will face Hyderab FC on vember 25, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant will take on Jamshedpur FC on vember 23.