10-men Odisha FC Fall to Defeat at Fatorda
Odisha FC suffered a 2-1 defeat against FC Goa at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa on Thursday in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. The match saw a late surge from Odisha, but a second half red card and defensive mishaps cost the team crucial points in the playoff race.
The visitors started the match with great passion, creating an early chance in the 12th minute when Isak's cross found Rahul KP, whose acrobatic effort was saved by FC Goa keeper Hritik Tiwari. Odisha continued to press, but Goa’s defence held firm. In the 19th minute, Fall’s crucial sliding tackle denied Sangwan, who was looking to send in a dangerous cross. Brison Fernandes’ shot from distance was also parried away by Amrinder.
Goa broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Brison Fernandes curled in a left-footed strike from the center of the box. Odisha responded well, with Hugo setting up Rahul for a chance in the 36th minute, but his effort was blocked. A penalty soon followed for the Kalinga Warriors after Diego was fouled in the box, but Hritthik saved the spot-kick, keeping Goa ahead.
The second half began disastrously for Odisha, as an own goal by Puitea in the 47th minute doubled Goa's lead. However, the Kalinga Warriors showed resilience. In the 54th minute, a brilliant through ball from Hugo found Rahul KP, who calmly slotted home to reduce the deficit.
Odisha's push for an equalizer hit a snag in the 73rd minute when Ahmed Jahouh was shown a second yellow card and sent off, leaving Odisha a man down. Stand-in coach Anthony Fernanded made several late substitutions — Rahim Ali, Jerry M, and Dorielton — but it was too late for Odisha as the scoreline remained 2-1 in favour of the hosts.
Odisha FC now stand 7th in the table with 25 points, and will return to the Kalinga Stadium for a home encounter against Punjab FC on February 10th, 2025, with a 7:30 PM IST kickoff.
10-men Odisha FC Fall to Defeat at Fatorda
Odisha FC suffered a 2-1 defeat against FC Goa at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa on Thursday in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. The match saw a late surge from Odisha, but a second half red card and defensive mishaps cost the team crucial points in the playoff race.
The visitors started the match with great passion, creating an early chance in the 12th minute when Isak's cross found Rahul KP, whose acrobatic effort was saved by FC Goa keeper Hritik Tiwari. Odisha continued to press, but Goa’s defence held firm. In the 19th minute, Fall’s crucial sliding tackle denied Sangwan, who was looking to send in a dangerous cross. Brison Fernandes’ shot from distance was also parried away by Amrinder.
Goa broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Brison Fernandes curled in a left-footed strike from the center of the box. Odisha responded well, with Hugo setting up Rahul for a chance in the 36th minute, but his effort was blocked. A penalty soon followed for the Kalinga Warriors after Diego was fouled in the box, but Hritthik saved the spot-kick, keeping Goa ahead.
The second half began disastrously for Odisha, as an own goal by Puitea in the 47th minute doubled Goa's lead. However, the Kalinga Warriors showed resilience. In the 54th minute, a brilliant through ball from Hugo found Rahul KP, who calmly slotted home to reduce the deficit.
Odisha's push for an equalizer hit a snag in the 73rd minute when Ahmed Jahouh was shown a second yellow card and sent off, leaving Odisha a man down. Stand-in coach Anthony Fernanded made several late substitutions — Rahim Ali, Jerry M, and Dorielton — but it was too late for Odisha as the scoreline remained 2-1 in favour of the hosts.
Odisha FC now stand 7th in the table with 25 points, and will return to the Kalinga Stadium for a home encounter against Punjab FC on February 10th, 2025, with a 7:30 PM IST kickoff.
