January 22, 2025
In a thrilling encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Odisha FC overturned a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 victory over Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season. The match, held on January 22, 2025, saw the hosts take an early lead with goals from Edgar Mendez and Sunil Chhetri within the first 13 minutes. However, the turning point came when Bengaluru's Aleksandar Jovanovic received a red card, allowing Odisha FC to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Diego Mauricio converted two penalties to level the score before Jerry Mawihmingthanga netted the decisive goal in the second half.
This victory marked Odisha FC's return to winning ways after a four-match winless streak, propelling them to sixth place in the league standings with 24 points from 17 games. Bengaluru FC remains in third position with 28 points from the same number of matches.
The match commenced with Bengaluru FC applying high pressure, which paid off in the 10th minute when Mendez scored following a precise long ball from Suresh Wangjam. Shortly after, Chhetri showcased his skill by maneuvering through the Odisha defense to double the lead. The momentum shifted dramatically after Jovanovic's dismissal, as Odisha FC seized control, leading to Mauricio's successful penalty conversions and Mawihmingthanga's match-winning goal.
Bengaluru FC's head coach, Gerard Zaragoza, expressed his frustration post-match, stating, "We don't deserve what happened." The team will need to regroup and address the issues that led to their collapse after a promising start.
For fans interested in reliving the action, match highlights are available on the official Indian Super League website.
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