BHUBANESWAR: Odisha FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 1-1 draw at the Kalinga Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

The hosts scored the early goal through Hugo Boumous from an indirect freekick. However, Manvir Singh cancelled it with a brilliant header in the first half.

The second period saw both teams create chances but they were unable to convert them consistently.

It was a rollicking start for the hosts, who earned an indirect freekick courtesy of Asish Rai’s back pass to Vishal Kaith in the penalty area, which the latter gathered with his hands. The referee quickly awarded Odisha FC an indirect freekick from only six yards out. Hugo Boumous stepped up and secured the lead for the hosts in the fourth minute to set things in motion.

The visitors eventually reaped the rewards of their relentless attacks and set-pieces in the 36th minute when Manvir rose highest from a Petratos corner to slot home the much-awaited equaliser. It was an excellent near-post delivery and Manvir judged the height of the ball perfectly to deceive the Odisha FC backline including Amrinder in goal.

Odisha FC will again be in action on November 25 against Hyderabad FC, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant will feature on November 23 against Jamshedpur FC.

(ISL Media Team)