Odisha FC edge past NorthEast United FC 1-0

Diego Mauricio gives Odisha FC the victory with his lone goal in the match

Odisha FC clinched all the points with a 1-0 victory over Northeast United FC in the ongoing ISL match at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Odisha FC dominated the first half of the game with their relentless attacks on the opponents goal. Northeast United put forth their best defense to stop the hosts from finding the back of the net. However, in the 37th minute of the game, Diego Mauricio gave Odisha FC the all important lead by finding the bottom left corner of the net with a stunning right footed strike. 

Northeast United went for the home sides goal with gusto in the second half as they were desperate for an equaliser. However they were unable to put the ball in the net as they lacked proper finish in the final third. Highlander's keeper Mirshad Koottappunna showed off his excellent defense as he stopped the advances of the hosts throughout the match. 

Odisha FC currently occupies the fourth place in the points table with ten points. Meanwhile, Northeast United FC is in the sixth place with eight points.

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