Gritty Odisha FC hold Mohun Bagan SG to a 1-1 draw in ISL

Odisha FC will face Hyderabad FC on November 25, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant will take on Jamshedpur FC on November 23

Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant played out a 1-1 draw in an exciting Indian Super League match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday.

The hosts scored the early goal through Hugo Boumous from an indirect freekick. However, Manvir Singh canceled it with a brilliant header in the first half itself. The second period saw both teams create chances but they were unable to convert them.

It was a rollicking start for the hosts, who earned an indirect freekick courtesy Asish Rai's back pass to Vishal Kaith in the penalty area, which the latter gathered with his hands.

The referee quickly awarded Odisha FC an indirect freekick from only six yards out. Boumous stepped up and secured the lead for the hosts in the fourth minute to set things in motion.