Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: November 03, 2023, 22:30 IST
ISl 2023-24: Odisha FC beat NorthEast United FC (FSDL)
Diego Mauricio scored the one purpose of the match as Odisha FC defeated NorthEast United FC 1-0 within the Indian Super League.
Quick learners make for bona fide champions as Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera’s name for better defensive self-discipline resulted in his crew edging previous NorthEast United FC by 1-0 on the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar within the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Friday.
“We need to try to find the balance between attack and defence. We are scoring a lot of goals, but we are also conceding a lot of goals. I like to play attacking football, but we need to find balance when we lose the ball, because we are conceding goals,” Lobera had stated within the press convention previous to this recreation, thus refusing to take solace together with his aspect’s 3-2 comeback victory in opposition to Bengaluru FC.
That name appeared to resonate together with his crew because the Juggernauts rounded off solely their second clear sheet of the season, which is uncharacteristic with Lobera’s groups who’ve conceded only one.23 targets per recreation on a mean within the 85 video games that he has coached within the ISL.
Spearheaded by the centre again duo of Narender Gahlot and Carlos Delgado, Odisha restricted NorthEast into taking solely three pictures heading in the right direction within the recreation. The residence crew’s midfield duo of Ahmed Jahouh and Lalthathanga Khawlhring guarded the backline to perfection, with the previous controlling the tempo of the proceedings together with his diligent defensive efforts and passing vary transferring ahead.
As Odisha held their defence collectively, Brazilian striker Diego Maurcio stored urgent greater up on the sphere to construct strain on NorthEast United FC. Mirshad Michu denied Mauricio twenty sixth minute, however the latter didn’t quit. He, the truth is, compelled Michu into misplacing a cross that the ahead conveniently collected and shot it previous the goalkeeper at hand Odisha the lead within the thirty seventh minute.
NorthEast United FC star Parthib Gogoi produced a outstanding effort that just about drew scores degree within the 57th minute. One of his pictures was blocked contained in the field, however he withdrew somewhat bit and shot strongly heading in the right direction solely to be warded off by a full stretched Amrinder Singh. Amrinder thus inched nearer to his counterpart Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who has probably the most clear sheets for a goalkeeper within the ISL (40), only one greater than the Odisha FC custodian (39).
Key Performer of the Match
Ahmed Jahouh (Odisha FC)
The Moroccan midfielder delivered a complete efficiency on the centre of the park, recording an 82% passing accuracy, making seven clearances, two interceptions and crosses every along with drawing a foul as effectively.
What’s subsequent for each groups?
Odisha FC will subsequent journey to tackle Jamshedpur FC on December 1 within the ISL, whereas the Highlanders shall be internet hosting Bengaluru FC on November 26 for his or her forthcoming fixture within the league.
