Here are the highlights of the second match of the new season of the Indian Super League. Get all the highlights of the OFC Vs CFC match, right here.
The second match of the Indian Super League's new season saw Odisha FC taking on two-time Champions Chennaiyin FC. Catch the highlights here
Here are the highlights of the second match of the new season of the Indian Super League. Get all the highlights of the OFC Vs CFC match, right here.
Odisha FC have revealed their first lineup for the match against Chennaiyin FC on Saturday. Amrinder will be leading the side. Diego, Rahim Ali and Isak Ralte are also included in the first playing XI.
Chennaiyin FC have also declared their first playing XI on their social media platform. Ryan is leading The Marina Machans which have Dinliana, Dinpuia, Mandar and Farukh from the first minute.
Rahim Ali will make his debut for Odisha FC in this match. He will de doing the same against his former team, Chennaiyin FC. He joined Kalinga Warriors for a three-year deal last month.
Players are out in the middle of the Kalinga Stadium and spectators are going crazy. Indian national anthem was played and everybody stood for that. The game is to start in a few minutes.
The match starts. Odisha FC are in their home jersey whereas Chennaiyin FC are in Whites (their away jersey). Both teams are trying to get a hold on the ball.
1' - OFC 0-0 CFC
Good save from Samik! Odisha got the corner and it was a close shot from Amrinder but Samik stood still and caught the ball comfortably just above the goalpost. Ahmed Jahouh received a yellow card in the second minute.
4' - OFC 0-0 CFC
Penalty given to Odisha FC. Hugo Boumous was tackled inside the box and he went down which gave Odisha a penalty.
7' - OFC 0-0 CFC
Diego Mauricio took a simple aim and hit the first goal of the game with a penalty kick. Odisha FC leading in the game within the first 10 minutes.
9' - OFC 1-0 CFC
Substitution for Odisha FC. Saviour Gama has left the field and Jerry Lalrinzuala has replaced him on the field.
16' - OFC 1-0 CFC
Chennaiyin quickly regains possession and Elsinho's header finds Amrinder at the Odisha goal, but it goes beyond any attackers. And a brilliant save from Amrinder after a straight shot from Conor Shields.
21' - OFC 1-0 CFC
Chima Chukwu gave a brilliant pass but Farukh Chaudhary failed to target that on the target. Chennaiyin missed another chance.
24' - OFC 1-0 CFC
Injury for Odisha FC! Carlos Delgado left the field after twisting his ankle. He is in huge pain. The Spaniard is substituted by M Fall.
28' - OFC 1-0 CFC
Carlos Delgado is still on the sidelines of the field. He is on a stretcher and can be seen in a lot of pain. Drinks Break was taken and coaches talked to their players.
30' - OFC 1-0 CFC
Brilliant save from Samik! He saved a flick with his left hand that was coming from point-blank range. Hugo Bougous could not believe that.
32' - OFC 1-0 CFC
Faruk Chaudhary was tackled and he went down on the ground. The referee saw that and a free kick was given to the Chennaiyin FC.
36' - OFC 1-0 CFC
The free kick from Hnamte left no one moving. It went from the right side, took a turn and hit the goalpost denying them a goal. The goalkeeper could not do anything if it had turned a little more. Hnamte is frustrated.
38' - OFC 1-0 CFC
Ryan Edwards took down Diego Mauricio and stopped him by holding his right leg. A free kick is given to Odisha FC. Amrinder lost the free kick as it missed the net.
41' - OFC 1-0 CFC
Conor Shields gave a brilliant cross after taking the ball safely from all Odisha players but Chima Chukwu could not finish as Amrinder's little touch deflected the ball. Five minutes are added in the first half.
45' - OFC 1-0 CFC
It's half-time in the game. Odisha FC are leading 1-0 after the half-time. Diego Mauricio's penalty kick is the only goal in the game so far. Samik's save and Hugo Boumous' pass were the highlights of the first half.
Half-Time - OFC 1-0 CFC
Farukh Chaudhary did it! He scored the equaliser for Chennaiyin FC. Conor Shields gave another pass in the game and this time it was Chaudhary who plunged onto the ball and hit it to the net. He also got injured on the head while in momentum.
48' - OFC 1-1 CFC
It is Farukh Chaudhary again! He did the same. He has taken Chennaiyin FC into the lead in just under two minutes. A big mistake by Amrinder and Chaudhary completed his brace.
51' - OFC 1-2 CFC
Hnamte displayed quick footwork before crossing. Chima Chukwu attempted a kneeling header but missed wide. Amrinder was almost there but it missed the net.
57' - OFC 1-2 CFC
Farukh Chaudhary tried to repeat his heroics but Mauricio stopped him inside the box and hit the ball back to the sidelines where his coach was standing. Odisha FC players are very keen to take the ball but Marina Machans have been successful in keeping them at bay in the second half.
63' - OFC 1-2 CFC
This time it is Chima Chukwu! He completed a clean goal with a straight kick from the front. Amrinder was unable to do anything. The third goal for Chennaiyin inside the 25th minute of the second half.
68' - OFC 1-3 CFC
Another chance was missed by Chennaiyin FC. Both of their goal scorers in the game, Chima Chukwu and Farukh Chaudhary tried their best to touch the ball with a header but it missed both players and went out.
73' - OFC 1-3 CFC
Few chances in both teams after the drinks. Chima Chukwu has been substituted by Wilmar Jordan Gil. Gurkirat Singh substituted Irfan Yadwad in the Odisha FC.
79' - OFC 1-3 CFC
Another missed opportunity for Odisha FC. They are giving their best on the field but the results are not coming in their favour.
86' - OFC 1-3 CFC
Faruk Chaudhary and Conor Shields have been substituted. Gurkirat Singh tried to go for the aim from far but failed. Seven minutes have been added in the game.
90' - OFC 1-3 CFC
Roy Krishna hit the second goal of Odisha FC in the game. There is still four minutes of play in the game. Odisha are still trailing with one goal. Samit tried to collect the ball inside the box but he failed and Krishan managed to get the hold on the ball and hit that towards the net.
90 + 4' - OFC 1-3 CFC
Final whistle! And Chennaiyin FC have won this match. They have beaten Odisha FC 3-2 in their opening match of the season. Roy Krishna tried his beat in the last minutes to level the difference but it was not an easy task. Chennaiyin FC coach was not happy with the delay in the final whistle.
Full Time - OFC 1-3 CFC
Chennaiyin FC was goalless in the first half and the hosts were leading with 1-0 in the game. But Farukh Chaudhary's back-to-back goals under two minutes set the stage for the Marina Machans. Daniel Chima Chukwu joined him with his first goal of the season. Odisha's Roy Krishna scored their second when not much time was left in the game.
Chennaiyin FC have started their campaign with an away victory against Odisha FC in Kalinga Stadium. That's all from our side. Goodbye and take care!