MUMBAI: Sergio Lobera’s return to the island city culminated in a 1-1 draw between Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

While talismanic strikers Roy Krishna scored for Odisha FC, Nikolaos Karelis equalised for Mumbai.

Odisha took the lead in the 14th minute. As the Islanders looked to build from the back, Valpuia played a lobbed pass to goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa. The custodian brought the ball down but was unable to keep control over the possession, and Krishna lapped upon the opportunity by sprinting ahead, getting the ball back and simply placing it into the back of the net to help the Juggernauts get ahead in the game.

The home team equalised nine minutes later. Chhangte, near the goal-line, pierced through the Odisha FC backline with a sharp delivery that was met perfectly by Karelis, who simply had to get his foot at the ball to help it land past Amrinder Singh and drag the Petr Kratky-coached team back in the game.

Both Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC return to action in the double header on November 3 against Kerala Blasters FC and NorthEast United FC, respectively.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)