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Final Up to date: February 17, 2023, 23:32 IST
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Odisha FC beat NorthEast United FC 3-1 (Twitter)
Objectives from Nandhakumar Sekar, Victor Rodriguez, and Diego Mauricio gave three very important factors to the Juggernauts, who are actually one level away from sealing the play-off qualification
Odisha FC inched nearer to grabbing their first-ever play-offs spots within the Indian Tremendous League after a powerful 3-1 win towards NorthEast United FC on the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Friday.
Objectives from Nandhakumar Sekar, Victor Rodriguez, and Diego Mauricio gave three very important factors to the Juggernauts, who are actually one level away from sealing the play-off qualification.
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Odisha FC kicked off with Pedro Martin and Diego Mauricio up entrance. The attacking intent was evident, nevertheless it was NorthEast United FC who made the higher begin and ventured ahead within the first 10 minutes.
The primary try got here from Jithin MS because the winger tried to bend one into the far publish from the left flank however ended up firing it broad.
On the different finish of the pitch, Odisha FC lastly began difficult the NorthEast United FC backline. Alternatives fell to the Spanish duo of Martin and Saul Crespo however neither considered one of them might get their makes an attempt on course.
However within the 36th minute, the impasse was damaged and Odisha FC took an important lead. Raynier Fernandes and Sahil Panwar exchanged a few passes after a brief nook because the latter discovered Nandhakumar close to the sting of the field. The winger took one have a look at aim and put his boot by the ball to seek out the highest proper nook.
NorthEast United FC had a few alternatives within the first 10 minutes of the second half.
From a nook aimed on the far publish, Aaron Evans’ header was off beam. Moments later, Parthib Gogoi confirmed wonderful consciousness on the appropriate flank as he noticed a gap on the close to publish. The teen tried his luck from close to the touchline and compelled Amrinder to readjust his footing and palm it behind for a nook.
However Odisha FC established a two-goal cushion 5 minutes previous the hour-mark. From the appropriate flank, Crespo squared a low ball into the field for Rodriguez. The substitute’s deft contact helped him dodge Evans earlier than driving it previous Bhattacharja seven minutes after approaching. Within the final 10 minutes, Laldanmawia Ralte fouled Crespo contained in the field and gave away a penalty.
Mauricio fired it straight down the center to make it 3-0.
Within the second minute of stoppage time, a primary clear sheet in eight video games was snatched away from Odisha FC after Wilmar Gil fired one dwelling from the spot following Shubham Sarangi’s foul.
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