January 8, 2021 Share
Odisha FC rode on a stunning performance of Deigo Mauricio to earn their first win of the Hero ISL defeating Kerala Blasters 4-2 in Match No 50 of the 2020-21 Hero ISL played at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim.
Kerala Blasters took the lead through an early Jordan Murray goal. A Jeakson Singh’s own goal and Steven Taylor’s goal helped Odisha complete a first half comeback and lead 2-1.
The second half saw a brilliant performance from Diego Mauricio who scored a brace for Odisha in the second half and Gary Hooper netted a consolation goal for Kerala.
ISL 2020-21 HIGHLIGHTS, Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC: Odisha vs NEUFC Ends in a 2-2 Draw
ISL 2020-21 Highlights, Odisha FC vs NorthEast United FC Latest Updates: Odisha FC and NorthEast United FC share spoil as the highly-contested match ends in a 2-2 draw. Match Completed
Match 37, GMC Stadium Bambolim, 22 Dec, 20 19:30
21:46 (IST)
Odisha FC and NorthEast United FC share spoil as the highly-contested match ends in a 2-2 draw. The Kalinga Warriors took the lead in the 23rd minute after Deigo Mauricio fired in a belter of a shot from the edge of the box. NorthEast remained behind for around 22 minutes as Benjamin Lambot s glancing header put them on level terms in the dying moments of the first half. The second half started with the same intensity and NEUFC took more of the initiative and their efforts bore fruit as they took the lead in the match in the 65th minute after Kwesi Appiah successfully converted the penalty kick. However, their lead stayed for just a couple of m