ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC Pip Jamshedpur FC 2-1 Riding On Strikes From Diego Mauricio And Mourtada Fall
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Odisha FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 2-1 riding on goals from Diego Mauricio and Mourtada Fall in an Indian Super League match in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.
Odisha FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 2-1 riding on goals from Diego Mauricio and Mourtada Fall in an Indian Super League match in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Fall was also guilty of scoring an own goal which proved to be a mere consolation for the visitors. Although Sergio Lobera's side secured an advantage before the break, it was Khalid Jamil's men who started on a stronger note. In just the fifth minute, Jamshedpur FC could have earned their lead, as Javi Hernandez's free-kick from the middle of the park fell onto Stephen Eze's head who flicked it on to Pratik Chaudhari. The latter's shot, however, was saved by Amrinder Singh.
Odisha FC got their first chance in the 10th minute.
Odisha FC broke the deadlock in the 20th minute. Isak showcased some exceptional dribbling skills to find Hugo Boumous inside the box.
Boumous laid it off for Mauricio, whose shot took a slight deflection off Stephen Eze and ended inside the goal.
In the 42nd minute, Fall finally gave the comfort cushion to Lobera's side. Boumous swung in a corner from the right and Fall headed it straight into the net.
