The NorthEast United vs Chennaiyin FC match was a thrill to the home team fans as their team defeated Chennaiyin FC 3-0 on their home turf. The highlanders registered their first win of the Hero ISL season and it was a pretty convincing one. On the other hand, Chennaiyin FC are yet to contribute anything to the points table and at the moment occupy the last possible place on the table.

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NorthEast United vs Chennaiyin FC

First Half

The NorthEast United vs Chennaiyin FC scoreline might suggest that the match was one sided but it's absolutely not true. Both the teams had equal share of chances and the home team took theirs while the visitors was unable to capitalise on the opportunities they were provided with.

Chennaiyin FC looked good on the attack in the opening minutes of the game but was unable to threaten the Northeast defence. Nester for NorthEast United was inches away from giving the lead to the hosts when his shot saved by the goalkeeper.

Both the teams went toe to toe and cancelled each other out in the open 30 minutes. The people in the stadium were witnessing end to end football where neither of the two teams were backing down.

Farukh of Chennaiyin FC came up with an amazing shot which was directed towards the top right corner, but unfortunately it missed the target. Just before the drinks break Parthib Gogoi was presented with an opportunity, but his effort was blocked by the Chennaiyin defence.

After the break, something changed in Northeast's strategy. They started attacking with more intent and were looking dangerous om the counter. But unfortunately, Chennaiyin stood firmly in their box and defended well.

Farukh came up with another chance for the visitors but his effort was saved by the goalkeeper. In the meantime, at the 43rd minute, Parthib Gogoi gave NorthEast United the lead with a stunning goal.

NorthEast United went to the dressing room with a smile on their face as Parthib Gogoi put them in front just before the halftime and it was a great goal.

Second Half

The second half began to the dismay of the Chennaiyin players, in just three minutes after the restart Northeast United doubled their lead through Phalguni who was assisted by Nestor.

After NorthEast United went 2-0 up the Chennaiyin players started to loose hope as the support was also not in their favour and the second goal came as a shock to them. Chennaiyin FC made some changes too, hoping for a miracle.

Till the one hour mark, both the teams made some very tactical changes but we didn't witness any well orchestrated attack or anything by both the teams. The gameplay was full of interceptions and interrupted by fouls. But Chennaiyin was pushing hard as they were the more desperate side.

NorthEast tried to make the most of the corners they were winning in the middle stages but it was of no use as Chennaiyin defence stood strong. Chennaiyin also tried to counter the home team in the process but unfortunately was caught offside.

It seemed as if nothing was going in their favour and they were set up to take no points whatsoever from the north. Conor Shields came up with a shot after a while, but it went straight to the keeper, so no harm was done.

Conor Shields influenced Chennaiyin's attack a lot and was creating a lot of trouble from the right wing and the end product was missing. In the later stages NorthEast defended well and didn't let Chennaiyin get back into the back.

All the NorthEast players were defending their two goal lead with their lives and the visitors got exhausted as they were not getting a sight of goal whatsoever. The Highlanders were closing towards a clean sheet and a 2-0 victory.

Just before the final whistle, Asheer Akhtar scored a thunderbolt of a strike from outside of the box in the top right corner for NorthEast United and gave them a 3-0 lead. It was meant to be the last kick of the game and it was the home team who thrashed the visitors.

At the end of the match, the scoreline read NorthEast United 3 Chennaiyin FC 0, and it was a big blow to the team from the south. On the other hand, the highlanders registered their first win of the season.

Odisha FC's star striker and the third highest goal scorer of Indian Super League (ISL) history, Roy Krishna has been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a grade 3 ACL injury he sustained during the game against Hyderabad FC last week.

The Fijian striker had already scored three goals this season in ISL for the Juggernauts and has been one of the most impressive players in the league's history since he joined in 2019. He joined Odisha FC in 2023 after spending fruitful years with Bengaluru FC, ATK and ATK Mohun Bagan before joining the 2023 Super League winners.

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"We will miss him on the pitch:" Lobera

Roy was one of the key clogs in Sergio Lobera's plan and without him, they would have a gigantic boot to fill in. However, Lobera feels Roy's absence will not hurt the team that much as the team is focused on the challenges ahead. 

"It's sad news for the team. Roy is not just an incredible player but also a fantastic human being. We’ll miss him on the pitch, but I’m sure he’ll continue to support us off it. He’s one of the best professionals I’ve worked with, and I wish him a speedy recovery," Lpbera stated via an official press release by Odisha FC. 

"It’s not easy when you have just two training sessions, primarily focused on recovery and compensation. But we don’t make excuses. This is football, and we need to adapt. It’s another challenge for us to overcome, and I believe we’re ready," he added.

Odisha FC are currently 3rd in the ISL standings with 15 points from 10 matches after returning to winning ways against an in-form Bengaluru FC with a 4-1 win at home. Next, they will face Mumbai City FC on 5th December at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar. 

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Match Details:

Odisha FC vs Mumbai City FC
5th Dec | Thursday | 7.30 PM | Kalinga Stadium
Live on Sports18, JioCinema, Star Sports-3

Indian Super League outfit Hyderbad FC owners are reportedly planning to move their base to Delhi from next season onwards. According to IFTWC reports, Hyderabad FC owners BC Jindal Group are looking for the formulas and regulations to move away from Hyderabad and from next season the club may participate with a brand-new avatar based in Delhi. 

Hyderabad FC in the ISL 

Hyderabad FC was formed in 2019 to replace FC Pune City as it was financially struggling. The Pune-based franchise was disbanded in 2019 and Hyderabad FC was announced to step into the Indian Football map from the 2019-20 season. 

However, the soft rebranding of the entity did not reflect in their performance as they could not perform well in the first two seasons. Hyderabad finished last in their debut ISL season under Phil Brown who was also the last coach of FC Pune City. The current Indian national team head coach Manolo Marquez was appointed as the head coach of Hyderabad but he also could not deliver the expected result. Hyderabad finished 5th in the 2020-21 season and missed the ISL play-offs by a slight difference of points. 

In the 2021-22 season, Hyderabad FC achieved the coveted ISL trophy under Manolo Marquez beating Kerala Blasters on penalties to be the ISL cup winners. 
The woes of financial struggles and disastrous performance of the Hyderabad side since the start of last season continued and it was uncertain for them to participate in this season's ISL. However, BC Jindal Group took over the club in August 2024 and cleared all the financial issues. 

The relocation

The interest in relocation from the new owners of Hyderabad FC may not be as unexpected as it seems. The owners, BC Jindal Group have shown interest in buying a franchise in Indian Football in the past as well.

In June 2023, AIFF asked for bids to launch two new I-League teams. Inter Kashi and Namdhari SC were finalized from all the corporate bids, but the bid submitted by Concatenate Advest for the Delhi franchise could not compete due to finances.  The Concatenate Advest Pvt. Ltd. is owned by BC Jindal Group and they submitted the bid for the Delhi franchise along with TVS Motors. 

As the company and the conglomerate that owns Hyderabad FC are located in New Delhi, the plan to relocate is not as unpredictable as it seems. 
Delhi Dynamos FC, the former ISL franchise that relocated to Odisha and came out as Odisha FC, was the last club to take part in the ISL from the capital of India. However, Punjab FC currently play their home matches in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The officials will have to find a solution for these issues as well. The local talents of Hyderabad might not get the expected care anymore, which might be a bad advertisement for Indian Football.

Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's another LIVE coverage of the Indian Super League 2024-25 season. Tonight, we will be covering the exciting Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan SG match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, set to kick-off at 7:30 PM IST.

Build Up

Odisha FC faced a tough 2-3 defeat at Guwahati against NorthEast United in their last ISL outing, whereas Mohun Bagan is coming to Kalinga Stadium after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hyderabad FC. 

Odisha FC, the hosts tonight have faced a tough campaign so far this season as they have won 2 matches, lost 3, and ended 2 matches in a draw. Currently, they are at 9th with 8 points in 7 matches. Sergio Lobera and his team will capitalize on the home advantage to snatch all three points from the opponent of Kolkata. The Juggernauts will leave no stone unturned to win the match and keep their play-off dream alive. 

Mohun Bagan SG are up and running after winning three consecutive matches since their defeat in Bengaluru. The Mariners have defeated their city rivals, both Mohammedan SC and East Bengal to climb into the 2nd position and have bagged 13 points in 6 matches. Jose Molina and his formidable side will look for all three points to get themselves in a way more comfortable position in the league table.

Read the full match preview here:

ISL 2024-25 | Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan SG Match Preview: Head-to-head Stats, Previous Records

As another chapter of this growing rivalry is set to unfold tonight, keep an eye on the match as we bring you all the real-time updates, team news, and live scores of the Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan SG in the Indian Super League 2024-25. 

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.

Indian Super League is about to unfold another chapter of the growing rivalry between Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant as they are set to lock horns tonight in ISL 2024-25. The aforementioned encounter is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. 

Odisha FC will receive home advantage tonight following their away defeat by 2-3 against NorthEast in Guwahati. The Juggernauts have endured a journey full of ups and downs so far this season with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats. Odisha is currently 9th in the league table with 8 points in 7 matches. 

However, Sergio Lobera has players like Hugo Boumous and Roy Krisha at his disposal who both played for Mohun Bagan for a significant of time. Both of them will be eager to prove a point against their old club to stop Mohun Bagan's winning streak, along with players such as Ahmed Jahouh who will feature again after a one-game suspension, and goal-machine Diego Mauricio.

Having scored 16 in their last 17 matches at Kalinga, the goal machinery of Odisha will surely not stop against Mohun Bagan as well. Three points will be Odisha's priority tonight to keep their play-off dream alive.

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant is up and running this season after facing their only defeat so far against Bengaluru FC in their third ISL outing. The Mariners have won three consecutive matches and kept three consecutive clean-sheets as well. Mohun Bagan defeated city rivals Mohammedan by 3-0 and East Bengal by 2-0 consecutively. Mohun Bagan will travel to Odisha after beating Hyderabad FC by 2-0 in their last match. 

Coach Jose Molina will focus on keeping the winning streak intact and coming closer to league leaders Bengaluru FC. Currently, Mohun Bagan is standing in the 2nd position, bagging 13 points in 6 matches. 

Mohun Bagan's stalwarts in defence; Subhashish, Alberto, and Aldred will try to continue their resolute defensive performance against Odisha as well. The attack will be orchestrated by Scottish midfielder Greg Stewart who has already bagged 4 assists so far, along with Maclaren, Colaco, and Manvir. 

Match Details:

Match: Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan SG

Date: 10 November 2024

Time: 7.30 PM IST

Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar

Streaming Details:

Indian football fans can watch the match between Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan SG in ISL 2024-25 on Sports 18 3 TV Channel and Jio Cinema App and website.

Team News: Odisha FC

Sergio Lobera will have the full squad before choosing the best eleven to take on the Mariners. 

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— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) November 8, 2024

Team News: Mohun Bagan SG

Greg Stewart is doubtful for the game but he is likely to recover in time.

Ready for Sunday’s blockbuster clash! Bring on Odisha! 🙌🏻#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/3vGHiXv7hK

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) November 9, 2024

Head-to-head Stats (All Competitions)

The Juggernauts and the Mariners have met 13 times across all competitions and Mohun Bagan SG has dominated the fixture with 6 wins. Odisha has won 2 times and 5 games ended in a draw. 

A total of 32 goals have been scored in this fixture in 13 matches. 

Matches Played: 13

Odisha FC wins: 2

Mohun Bagan SG wins: 6

Draws: 5

Previous Records 

Here are the records of the previous matches between Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan SG across all competitions:

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will be covering the Kolkata Derby between the historic rivals  East Bengal and Mohammedan, set to kick off at 7:30 PM IST at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. 

Build Up

East Bengal is back from their continental duties after qualifying in the quarter-final of the AFC Challenge League 2024-25. But the Red and Gold Brigade have lost every ISL game they played this season including the prestigious Kolkata Derby against Mohun Bagan SG. Currently, East Bengal is 13th in the league table with zero points in 6 matches. East Bengal's new coach Oscar Bruzon will be on a hunt for three points and mark a statement win. 

Mohammedan SC has been in a tumultuous situation in the last couple of weeks as they have lost three straight matches in the ISL 2024-25. After earning 4 points in the first 3 matches, things went wrong for the Black Panthers. They are currently standing at the 12th position with 4 points in 6 matches; just one step above East Bengal. Coach Chernyshov needs to get his team back on track and earn their first point after the 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin. 

Read the full match preview here:

ISL 2024-25 | East Bengal vs Mohammedan SC Match Preview: Head-to-head Stats, Previous Records

As the high-voltage encounter is approaching tonight, keep an eye on the match as we bring you all the real-time updates, team news, and live scores of the East Bengal FC vs Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League 2024-25. 

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.