Kolkata : Odisha FC shocked Mohun Bagan Super Giant of AFC Cup 2023-24, with a resounding 5-2 victory at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Roy Krishna opened the scoring for Odisha FC in the 29th minute, followed by Diego in the 32nd and CY in the 41st. Aniket Jadhav and Isak added late goals in the 90+2nd and 90+5th minutes, respectively, to seal the win for Odisha FC.
Odisha started with an early opportunity. Colaco carried the ball from midfield into Odisha’s half and passed it to Asish. Asish then sent a diagonal ball to Boumous, who beat his marker and scored in the 17th minute.
Odisha FC equalised in the 29th minute of the game. A good cross from the right wing into the box by CY was headed by Jerry M but was blocked by Mohun Bagan defender. Roy Krishna capitalized on the opportunity by volleying the free ball with a powerful right-footed strike that found the back of the net, restoring parity to the match.
Odisha FC extended their lead in the 32nd minute, scoring 2 goals in quick succession. Jahouh delivered a free-kick that was met by Krishna, who sent a cross into the box for Mauricio. Subhasish, tasked with marking Mauricio, could only watch as the Odisha forward directed the cross into the net, putting the them in the lead.
In the 41st minute of the match, CY extended the lead by scoring, taking advantage of Glan Martins’ lapse in concentration. CY Goddard advanced into the attacking third, received a pass from Mauricio, and successfully outplayed Kaith to finish.
Mohun Bagan pulled one back in the 63rd minute through Kiyan Nassiri’s header.
In the 90+2 minute, Roy Krishna swiftly took a free-kick from the right, and Aniket Jadhav capitalized on it with a rapid run right in front of the goal, scoring his 1st ever goal for Odisha.
In the 90+5th minute, Odisha finished their five-star performance with a 5 goal fiesta. Isak spotted Kaith standing well ahead of the post and lobbed a long ball past the keeper, securing a 5-2 victory for them.
