The
result
keeps
the
outfit
in
the
hunt
for
the
top-four
places
by
elevating
them
to
sixth
place.
Jonathas
(23′)
gave
the
Kalinga
Warriors
an
early
lead
that
lasted
until
Antonio
Perosevic
(64′)
scored
the
equaliser
in
the
second
half.
Javier
Hernandez
(75′)
regained
the
lead
for
OFC
with
a
precise
finish
which
proved
to
be
the
winner
in
the
end.
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In
the
early
stages
of
the
match,
Odisha
FC
piled
a
lot
of
pressure
and
was
finally
rewarded
with
an
early
goal
from
Jonathas.
The
cross
for
the
goal
was
provided
by
Javier
Hernandez
who
made
room
on
the
right
flank
and
served
the
ball
on
a
platter
for
the
striker
who
tapped
in
from
close
range.
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Looking
for
the
equaliser,
Hira
Mondal
took
an
attempt
just
before
halftime
but
his
left-footed
strike
went
wayward.
The
first
half
ended
with
the
Kalinga
Warriors
retaining
their
one-goal
advantage.
The
restart
saw
more
sluggish
gameplay
as
neither
side
was
able
to
find
inspiration
in
the
final
third.
The
best
chance
to
score
the
equaliser
fell
to
Antonio
Perosevic
two
minutes
before
the
hour
mark.
A
long
ball
from
deep
saw
the
forward
find
room
behind
the
defensive
line
but
his
volley
had
too
much
elevation.
However,
the
Croatian
made
no
mistake
from
a
similar
opportunity
a
few
minutes
later
and
scored
the
equaliser
with
a
low
finish
into
the
bottom
right
corner.
Nevertheless,
Odisha
FC
regained
the
lead
ten
minutes
later
through
Javier
Hernandez.
The
midfielder
received
a
lay-off
from
Jonathas
who
turned
from
scorer
to
provider.
The
right-footed
shot
from
the
Spaniard
took
a
slight
deflection
before
swerving
into
the
back
of
the
net.
Javi
looked
to
have
scored
another
a
few
minutes
later
but
Mondal
managed
to
make
a
goal-line
clearance
to
deny
him
the
goal.
The
Red
&
Gold
Brigade
had
four
minutes
of
added
time
to
find
the
leveller
for
the
second
time
which
eventually
did
not
arrive,
allowing
OFC
to
bag
the
three
points.
Odisha
FC
faces
the
reigning
champions
Mumbai
City
FC
in
their
next
at
the
PJN
Stadium
on
Sunday
whereas
SC
East
Bengal
plays
an
in-form
Kerala
Blasters
FC
at
the
Tilak
Maidan
Stadium
on
Monday.
Source:
ISL
Media
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