Goa: Odisha FC rebounded with a gleaming second-half show and recorded a stunning 4-2 win over Mumbai City FC at the Tilak Maidan Stadium. Ahmed Jahouh brought a quick comeback for leveling the terms as Aridai Cabrera scored an early 4-minute goal. The result leaves Des Buckingham’s men winless in three games.
SEALED IT! 👊🏼😤#OFCMCFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball | @Jonathasjesus22 @OdishaFC pic.twitter.com/3efe7cjSu5
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) January 3, 2022
The match started with a good pace as Odisha FC netted early. An error from Mourtada Fall gave the ball to Cabrera, who led a cutting shot to the far-off post. Mohammad Nawaz got both hands on the ball but could not prevent the ball from rolling into the nets.
Following which Ahmed Jahouh found the back of the net after a few minutes. A sensational curling shot came from almost 25-yards out from the pass fed by Cassio Gabriel became the equalizer. The Islanders got their lead from marquee Igor Angulo(38′) who’s the precise header from Jahouh’s free-kick found the nets.
The second half started with a fiery note for Odisha as they controlled the game. A shot 12-yards away found Sahil Tanwar unmarked inside the box. After a few seconds, Jerry Mawihmingthanga(70′,77′) made his mark as the equalizer came from a diving header at the far post. To confirm the victory, Jerry provided a pinpoint cross for Jonathas(89′) who calmly placed his shot in the back of the net to score the fourth.
Monday Motivation coming through…🤩
Now where have we seen this scoreline before 🤔
Enjoy the win guys 💜#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #ANewDawn #OFCMCFC pic.twitter.com/vGI6dgu5ND
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) January 3, 2022
The wall of Kalinga Warriors, Kamaljit Singh saves a late head from Catatau from point-blank range who showed incredible reflexes to keep the Islanders at bay. They kept their lead and managed to taste the fourth win in this season.
