Bengaluru FC came from behind to defeat Odisha FC by 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim.
The result kept the Blues in the hunt for a semi-finals spot as they climb to fifth with 26 points, one behind fourth-placed Kerala Blasters FC. On the other hand, a third winless result means OFC’s semi-final hope suffer a huge blow.
Nandhakumar Sekar (8’) gave Odisha FC an early lead in the game but Danish Farooq’s (31’) header levelled the score. Cleiton Silva (49’) scored from the penalty spot in the second half, which eventually separated the two teams.
Danish Farooq won the Hero of the Match Award.
Odisha FC’s next match will be against ATK Mohun Bagan at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Thursday whereas Bengaluru FC will also play the Mariners next at the PJN Stadium on Sunday.
In the next match, Mumbai City FC will lock horn with SC East Bengal.
Odisha FC (Starting XI)
Kamaljit Singh (GK), Victor Mongil (C), Hector Ramirez, Sahil Panwar, Lalruatthara, Javier Hernandez, Thoiba Singh, Isaac Chhakchhuak, Jonathas Cristian, Nandhakumar Sekar, Jerry Mawihmingthanga.
Bengaluru FC (Starting XI)
Lara Sharma (GK), Pratik Chaudhari, Alan Costa, Namgyal Bhutia, Roshan Naorem, Bruno Silva, Danish Farooq, Ajay Chhetri, Prince Ibara, Udanta Singh, Cleiton Silva (C).
Picture Courtesy: ISL Media
