Javier Hernandez scored a decisive purpose as Odisha FC beat SC East Bengal 2-1 to maintain their semifinal hopes alive within the Indian Super League (ISL) right here on Monday.
The end result has been elevated Odisha to the sixth place within the factors desk.
Jonathas (23′) gave Odisha an early lead that lasted till Antonio Perosevic (64′) scored the equalizer within the second half. Hernandez (75′) regained the lead for OFC with a exact end which proved to be the winner in the long run.
FULL-TIME | #SCEBOFC@javih89‘s profitable purpose presents @OdishaFC a hard-fought victory over @sc_eastbengal on the Tilak Maidan Stadium!#HeroISL #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/mcQdS1kvA5
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In the early levels of the match, Odisha FC utilized a whole lot of stress and was rewarded with a purpose from Jonathas.
The cross for the purpose was supplied by Hernandez who made room on the suitable flank and served the ball on a platter for the striker who tapped in from shut vary.
,@javih89 fires @OdishaFC into the lead!#SCEBOFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/W71mPw5SrK
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Looking for the equaliser, Hira Mondal took an try simply earlier than half time however his left-footed strike went wayward.
The first half ended with the Kalinga Warriors retaining their one-goal benefit. The restart noticed extra sluggish sport play as neither facet was capable of finding inspiration within the remaining third.
Antonio Perosevic acquired @sc_eastbengal again into the sport within the second half with this glossy end#SCEBOFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/5hfqURPjGE
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The greatest likelihood to attain the equalizer fell to Antonio Perosevic two minutes earlier than the hour mark.
An extended ball from deep noticed the ahead discover room behind the line of defense however his volley had an excessive amount of elevation.
However, the Croatian made no mistake from an identical alternative a couple of minutes later and scored the equaliser with a low end into the underside proper nook.
Odisha FC regained the lead 10 minutes later by Javier Hernandez. The midfielder acquired a lay-off from Jonathas who turned from scorer to supplier.
The right-footed shot from the Spaniard took a slight deflection earlier than swerving into the again of the web.
Javi regarded to have scored one other a couple of minutes later however Mondal managed to make a goal-line clearance to disclaim him the purpose.
The Red & Gold Brigade had 4 minutes of added time to search out the leveller for the second time which ultimately didn’t arrive, permitting OFC to bag three factors. PTI AT AT
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
