BHUBANESWAR: Odisha FC delivered a magnificent performance to clinch an entertaining 4-2 victory against Bengaluru FC at the Kalinga Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

The home side didn’t take too much time to settle in, opting to dictate the pace of the proceedings right from the onset of the match. They got the lead in the 10th minute courtesy of their dynamic and emerging attacking duo of Isak Vanlalruatfela and Jerry Mawihmingthanga, with the latter playing his 100th ISL game for the club.

Amid an Odisha FC offensive move, both these players made timely runs into the Bengaluru FC box, with Isak overcoming a challenge from the seasoned Rahul Bheke to lay the ball in Jerry’s path, which Jerry slotted in from the right side to break into a joyous celebration.

Off a corner in the 27th minute resulted in Ahmed Jahouh and Mourtada Fall coupling to notch a goal. Jahouh’s kick was directed on the far post to the towering Fall, who made no mistake in nodding the ball home.

Odisha FC sustained the said pressure, as striker and Key Performer of the Match, Diego Mauricio delivered two fantastic solo efforts to bag their following two goals once in each half.

The second essay was fairly more balanced. Sunil Chhetri tried to undo the damage with a headed goal in the 52nd minute, as he directed a cross from Ryan Williams into the back of the net. However, Mauricio scored again in the 60th minute.

Bengaluru FC found a late solace when Edgar Mendez headed in a cross from Roshan Singh in the 88th minute.

Odisha FC will next play against Mumbai City FC on December 5, whereas Bengaluru FC are set to face Kerala Blasters FC on December 7.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)