Odisha Vs Goa, Indian Super League 2024-25 Highlights: Brison Fernandes' Brace Powers Gaurs To 4-2 Win Against Juggernauts

💜How are you doing? Hope you’re all kicking well (pun intended). Get ready for an exciting match between Odisha FC and FC Goa, kicking off at 5 PM IST. Stay tuned for all the live updates right here.

🔴The players are lining up for the national anthem, and the energy in the stadium is electric! With the full vibe in the air, we're just moments away from kick-off.

🔯The first half kicks off with some early action, including a couple of missed opportunities and corners. In the 5th minute, Goa earns a corner conceded by Thoiba Singh. Just a minute earlier, in the 4th minute, Iker Guarrotxena of Goa wins a free kick on the right wing.

🍸Odisha FC’s Jerry Mawihmingthanga had an early chance in the 2nd minute, but his right-footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right, following a cross from Rahim Ali.

And we have the first goal. In the 8th minute, Brison Fernandes puts the Gaurs ahead with a clinical right-footed shot from the centre of the box, finding the bottom right corner. FC Goa 🦩lead 1-0 over the Juggernauts in these early minutes.

Are we going to get another goal? In the 15th minute, Odisha FC's Lalthathanga Khawlhring ܫmisses a left-footed shot from outside the box, while on the other end, Iker Guarrotxena of Goa sees his right-footed attempt saved in the top right corner. Both teams are pushing hard, but it's still 1-0 in favor of the Gaurs.

And suddenly, there's a loud cheer! In the 27th minute, Odisha FC 🔯are awarded a penalty after Jerry Lalrinzuala is fouled inside the box. Earlier, in the 25th minute, Goa's Borja Herrera saw his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked, with Sahil Tavora providing the assist. The intensity is rising.

❀AND ODISHA FC USE THE PENALTY LIKE WARRIORS! In the 29th minute, Ahmed Jahouh coolly converts the penalty with a right-footed shot to the high centre of the goal. The Juggernauts level it up at 1-1 against the Gaurs.

🍸In the 44th minute, Mourtada Fall of Odisha FC wins a free kick in the defensive half. Moments later, Dori has a close header from the centre of the box, but it misses to the right. The chance was set up by Ahmed Jahouh, who delivered a cross following a set-piece situation.

In extra time at 45'+2', Udanta Singh 𒀰puts Goa ahead with a brilliant right-footed shot from the centre of the box, finding the bottom right corner after a fast break. FC Goa lead 2-1 over Odisha FC.

ꦛAt the halfway point, it's a thrilling contest at the Kalinga Stadium with FC Goa leading 2-1 over Odisha FC. The game started with early opportunities, including a missed shot from Odisha’s Jerry Mawihmingthanga and an on-target attempt by FC Goa’s Iker Guarrotxena.

﷽Brison Fernandes gave Goa the lead in the 8th minute with a clinical finish, but Odisha quickly responded through a penalty goal by Ahmed Jahouh in the 29th minute.

𓆉However, just before the break, Udanta Singh put Goa back in front with a well-taken shot in extra time at 45'+2'. Both teams have shown attacking intent, and with the match finely poised, the second half promises to be an exciting affair.

🌜The second half gets underway, with the hosts pushing hard to take the lead, while FC Goa looks to extend their advantage.

𒈔Brison Fernandes does it again. FC Goa extend their lead to 3-1 with a stunning right-footed shot from outside the box.

꧅The Odisha crowd, once filled with energy, is now as silent as ever, watching their team fall further behind. With this goal, Goa looks set to assert their dominance, while Odisha FC desperately tries to regroup and find a way back into the game.

🃏Fernandes has made history as the first Indian player to score a brace in two consecutive matches in the Indian Super League (ISL).

𒉰Sometimes, things just aren't in your favour and we just witnessed that. In the 56th minute, an unfortunate own goal by Amey Ranawade put Odisha FC further behind as FC Goa extended their lead to 4-1. The Odisha defender's misfortune only added to the frustration for the home side, as Goa capitalized on the error.

🌞In the 76th minute, Jerry Mawihmingthanga (Odisha FC) earns a free kick in the attacking half. Two minutes later, in the 74th minute, Hugo Boumous (Odisha FC) comes close with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it misses to the right. Ahmed Jahouh provides the assist.

ꦍThe Kalinga crowd is alive now as Jerry Mawihmingthanga (Odisha FC) scores a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the bottom left corner. The goal brings Odisha FC back into the game with a 2-4 scoreline, and Thoiba Singh provides the assist with a well-placed cross.

🐲In an intense match between Odisha FC and Goa, FC Goa secured a dominant 4-2 victory. Key moments included a penalty goal from Ahmed Jahouh (Odisha FC), while Goa responded with two quick strikes, one from Udanta Singh and another from Brison Fernandes, giving them a 3-1 lead. Odisha FC's Jerry Mawihmingthanga scored late, but it wasn't enough to close the gap.

ﷺThe match saw several yellow cards, including two for Odisha FC's Ahmed Jahouh, and a crucial own goal by Odisha's Amey Ranawade. Goa's defensive resilience and clinical finishing were key to their win.

🅺All hail Brison Fernandes, who made history by becoming the first Indian to score a brace in consecutive Indian Super League matches.

ܫThat’s all from this thrilling match. We’ll be back with more live coverage soon. Until then, goodbye and take care.