Odisha FC U-17 Boys Draw 3-3 against SKMSF in the AIFF U17 Elite Youth League
The U-17 boys played out a close 3-3 draw against SKM Sports Foundation in the AIFF U17 Elite Youth League on 21st January 2025, Tuesday at the SAI International Residential School, Nuagan, Cuttack.
The match started with Odisha FC showcasing their attacking intent early on. In just the 7th minute, Bikash Xaxa headed a rebounded ball from the crossbar after a powerful free-kick, setting the tone for the game. The home side doubled their advantage in the 11th minute when Rais Ahmed Khan made a brilliant run down the left flank after being set up by Gulshan, calmly slotting the ball into the net.
SKM Sports Foundation quickly responded, with Jayanta reducing the deficit just two minutes later. Their persistence paid off in the 36th minute when Kishan Baske found the equalizer, bringing the game level at 2-2 before halftime.
The second half saw Odisha FC regain the lead in the 55th minute through Rejoice, who finished expertly after a well-orchestrated attack. However, SKM Sports Foundation proved resilient, and in the 81st minute, Bajle Alam struck scored for the away team, ensuring the points were shared.
With this result, Odisha FC U-17 moves on to their next challenge, facing AIFF Academy on January 24, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 2:00 PM.
Odisha FC U-17 Boys Draw 3-3 against SKMSF in the AIFF U17 Elite Youth League
The U-17 boys played out a close 3-3 draw against SKM Sports Foundation in the AIFF U17 Elite Youth League on 21st January 2025, Tuesday at the SAI International Residential School, Nuagan, Cuttack.
The match started with Odisha FC showcasing their attacking intent early on. In just the 7th minute, Bikash Xaxa headed a rebounded ball from the crossbar after a powerful free-kick, setting the tone for the game. The home side doubled their advantage in the 11th minute when Rais Ahmed Khan made a brilliant run down the left flank after being set up by Gulshan, calmly slotting the ball into the net.
SKM Sports Foundation quickly responded, with Jayanta reducing the deficit just two minutes later. Their persistence paid off in the 36th minute when Kishan Baske found the equalizer, bringing the game level at 2-2 before halftime.
The second half saw Odisha FC regain the lead in the 55th minute through Rejoice, who finished expertly after a well-orchestrated attack. However, SKM Sports Foundation proved resilient, and in the 81st minute, Bajle Alam struck scored for the away team, ensuring the points were shared.
With this result, Odisha FC U-17 moves on to their next challenge, facing AIFF Academy on January 24, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 2:00 PM.