Odisha FC play out 2-2 draw with Chennaiyin FC

Odisha FC performed out a 2-2 draw with Chennaiyin FC to maneuver again to sixth place within the Indian Super League desk right here on Thursday.

Odisha (22 factors) now have a degree forward of Bengaluru FC, whereas Chennaiyin FC are 5 factors behind them in eighth.

Chennaiyin FC started the sport on the entrance foot, difficult Odisha FC with a excessive press. After a interval of minor threats, they lastly discovered house down the appropriate from the place Anirudh Thapa discovered Vincy Barretto’s diving header within the nineteenth minute.

But, Amrinder Singh made the primary of his three massive saves within the recreation, stretching to his left to tip it broad.

6️⃣th spot stays open as @ChennaiyinFC and @OdishaFC share a degree every in an entertaining match! 🤜🤛#CFCOFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball #ChennaiyinFC #OdishaFC pic.twitter.com/jANKwQc4AQ

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) February 2, 2023

It was Odisha FC who broke the impasse in what became a energetic first half.

In the twenty fourth minute, Chennaiyin FC’s miskicked lengthy ball from the again was intercepted by Odisha FC’s excessive line, and with two touches, they discovered Diego Mauricio within the field by way of Isak Ralte’s by ball. The striker’s highly effective left footer on the run discovered again of internet.

But Thapa was readily available to search out an equalizer the very subsequent minute. Odisha FC had been caught unawares, permitting Thapa to run in between the defenders as Aakash Sangwan discovered him with an inch-perfect cross from the left flank that was headed in from shut vary.

In the ultimate couple of minutes of the primary half, each Peter Sliskovic and Abdenasser El Khayati threatened to attain, with the latter being denied on an extended shot by Amrinder.

But as soon as once more, it was Odisha FC who went forward minutes into the second half. This time, it was Chennaiyin FC’s defence that wasn’t alert to a run into the field.

Nandhakumar Sekar was allowed time on the appropriate flank to place in a low cross as Isak slipped into the six yard field to fit the ball into the web.

Chennaiyin FC took management of the sport once more from there. In the 56th minute, they discovered one other equaliser by El Khayati. Barreto’s run down the left appeared to have led to a feeble cross, however the ball bounced again into the trail of El Khayati who took a peaceful contact earlier than inserting his shot to beat Amrinder.

Amrinder put his physique on the road within the 67th minute to disclaim substitute Kwame Karikari from shut vary, and El Khayati practically pulled off a goal-of-the-season candidate when he curled a long-range shot with a brief backlift solely to search out the publish. That was their final substantial likelihood to win the sport.

Chennaiyn FC’s seventh recreation and not using a win meant they can’t afford to drop factors of their final 4 video games in the event that they wish to keep in playoff rivalry. They face Kerala Blasters subsequent on February 7, whereas Odisha FC return dwelling to play FC Goa on February 6.