Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Dhaka Abahani in their AFC Cup 2023 Qualifiers Playoff Round clash on Tuesday, August 22. Both teams would like to win the game at the Salt Lake Stadium to book a place in the group stages of the AFC Cup. Dhaka Abahani is one of Bangladesh's top teams and arguably their most successful one in Asian competitions too. Both teams met at the same stage last year when Mohun Bagan sealed a spot in the main round with a 3-1 victory at Salt Lake Stadium. This time Mario Lemos' side is expecting a different result from the fixture.

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"Well, it's, it's a tough match for sure. Mohun Bagan is a really good team, experienced team. We played against them last season, we made some mistakes. Hopefully, this year, we can fix some mistakes and at least try to make the game more competitive than last year," Dhaka coach Mario Lemos said on asking his thoughts on the game against MBSG.

"I think the strongest point is, you know, they, they really have a philosophy idea of play possession base. They press high and get a lot of players in the attacking front and it is a team that really plays to win. I talk about weaknesses but, you know, it's, it's, you know, we have to play a little bit differently. But, yeah, but they're a very good team.," Lemos answered on asking about the strong points of MBSG and Dhaka's weaknesses.

We have to play a little bit differently...": Mario Lemos wants his team to play a different football from the last time around

"We have a huge respect and we try our best to try our best to compete with them. Of course, for us, we have to be able to stop them. And last year when we came here, I think we felt too much the game, the stadium, the fans and we have to be able to stop them to survive those 20-25 or 30 minutes. And then I think the game can open it and we can have a chance in the game," he further added.

"Oh, Well, it's the option we had, we didn't have many options and we took players from the BPL. Basically, big players that were, were, I don't like to say the smaller clubs but players that were playing in, in Bangladesh and, and we brought them for this competition. I think all of them are the first time they play AFC CUP and for them, it is an opportunity for better challenges in their life and an opportunity to play at a high level. And for me, is trying to adapt this all these new players at the end of the season and, and, and fit them in the way I want to play. But for them, for doubt, no doubt is, is a big opportunity, and hopefully, they can, they can shine, tomorrow will be good for them," Mario Lemos answered on asking about the player options.

What will be Dhaka's approach ahead of the Mohun Bagan Fixture?

"We have to be organized and disciplined. We won't have the ball, we have to fight, we have to run, and be able to play without the ball. And as a player, you always want to have the ball. In our BPL, maybe it's the opposite. We always have the ball. We're a dominant team, we try to win every match, and here is the opposite. It is changing that mindset allowing them to have the ball in certain areas where we feel comfortable but of course not in the final third. We don't want them to have the ball and suffer," the Dhaka coach said.

"I don't like to use this word, but I use it with my players. We have to be able to die on the pitch tomorrow if we want to win the match. When we're talking about the quality of the players, we have to be able to die and suffer and sacrifice and fight. And then of course, if we want to win the match, we have to finish our chances," he further added.

What is the difference between this time and last time?

"It's different, you know, maybe we can learn from the mistakes, you know, we can learn about confidence. We always as a coach, there's no, at least myself, I cannot prepare a match not to win. We try to win. Then I think we have a little bit of a blueprint from last season. Some mistakes we did then try to fix those mistakes and it's a different team on both sides. Also now, the AFC rules 64 and it changes completely the team. Then I think that the main thing is to learn from those mistakes, try to improve, and then, you know, hopefully, we can win the match," Mario Lemos explained.

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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:

Various international women's football players have cemented themselves in history books by achieving remarkable records. At the forefront is Canada's Christine Sinclair, an iconic figure in women's football

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Babra Bander: Zambia- 7 

From the streets of Lusaka to the global stage, Barbra Banda’s journey is a testament to determination and raw talent. Born in Zambia’s capital, Banda started playing football at the tender age of seven. But her early sporting prowess wasn’t confined to just football.

Inspired by renowned Zambian boxer Catherine Phiri, Banda also dabbled in boxing at 14, quickly making a name for herself. She dominated the amateur scene, and after winning every bout and seeing other fighters hesitant to face her, Banda turned professional, where she won all five of her matches. However, football eventually took center stage in her life.

In October 2018, Banda signed with Spain's first division club, EDF Logroño, becoming the first Zambian woman to play football in Europe. Her career continued to soar when, in March 2024, she joined the Orlando Pride in the United States, signing a four-year contract that would keep her with the club until 2027.

Her impact on the international stage began early. Banda played for Zambia’s U-17 women’s team at the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, turning 14 during the tournament. Two years later, on March 6, 2016, she made her senior team debut in a Women’s Nations Cup qualifier against Namibia.

The peak of her career came at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Banda captained the Zambian national team as they made their debut appearance at the prestigious tournament. She became the first woman to score consecutive hat-tricks in Olympic history, netting three goals in a 3-10 loss to the Netherlands, she scored another three in a 4-4 draw against China. These performances also made her the first woman to score two hat-tricks in a single Olympic tournament.

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Michelle Akers: United States of America- 7

🇺🇸 @MichelleAkers10
👕 No10 in 1999, 1995 and 1991

All-time #FIFAWWC record
Games: 13
Goals: 12 pic.twitter.com/XlnsSkLXAe

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) June 1, 2024

The name Michelle Akers is synonymous with U.S. women’s soccer dominance. With seven career hat-tricks, Akers helped the U.S. win the inaugural 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup, leading the tournament with 10 goals, including five in a single game.

Her leading the team was crucial to the U.S. women's team securing its first-ever world title, and she later played a vital role in the 1999 World Cup and 1996 Olympics victories. 

Akers was also the lead scorer in the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup in China in 1991. The U.S. women's team defeated Norway 2–1 in the final with Akers scoring both goals.

Ali Al-Biski: Libya - 7

Ali Al-Biski, a former Libyan footballer, played as a striker and holds the record as Libya's all-time top scorer despite the nation’s limited participation in FIFA events during his time. He led the Libyan Premier League in scoring twice—first in 1965 with Al-Madina SC, and again in 1968 with Al Ahli Tripoli. He recorded seven hat-tricks for the national team.

Pelé: Brazil - 7

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, famously known as Pelé, was a Brazilian forward and a football icon, widely hailed as one of the greatest players in history. With a Guinness World Record for 1,279 goals in 1,363 games (including friendlies), Pelé was named Athlete of the Century by the IOC in 1999 and featured in Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of the 20th century. He debuted for Santos at 15 and for Brazil at 16, winning three World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970) and scoring seven hat-tricks for Brazil.

Sándor Kocsis: Hungary - 7

Sándor Kocsis, a Hungarian striker, played for Ferencvárosi TC, Budapest Honvéd, Young Fellows Zürich, and FC Barcelona. After relocating to Spain post-1956 Hungarian Revolution, Kocsis joined Barcelona’s squad. He led the 1954 World Cup with a record 11 goals, scoring 23 times for Hungary that year—a single-year record. Kocsis was also the first player to achieve two hat-tricks in a World Cup.

Cristiane: Brazil- 8

Brazilian forward Cristiane stands alongside the greats, boasting eight hat-tricks throughout her career. A prolific goal scorer, she played a key role in Brazil's silver medal triumphs at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Cristiane has participated in five FIFA Women’s World Cups and four Olympics, with her most recent hat-trick coming in Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Jamaica at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Ali Daei: Iran - 8

Iranian striker and former national team captain, Ali Daei, was renowned as the world’s top scorer in official internationals per the IFFHS, netting 20 goals in 1996. During the 1998 World Cup qualifiers, he scored nine goals over 17 matches, amassing 38 goals in 52 appearances by that time. In 2004, he became the first male to score 100 international goals, reaching 102 with a four-goal game against Laos.

Gerd Müller: Germany - 8

Gerd Müller, a prolific German striker known for his precision in the penalty area, is considered one of football’s top scorers. With West Germany, he scored 68 goals in 62 games. For Bayern Munich, he scored 365 goals in 427 Bundesliga matches and 65 goals in 74 European games, holding a league scoring record. Müller’s eight hat-tricks include two in the 1970 World Cup.

Poul Nielsen: Denmark - 8

Danish striker Poul Nielsen scored 52 goals in 38 games, sharing Denmark’s top-scoring record. He earned a silver medal at the 1912 Olympics and led Kjøbenhavns Boldklub (KB) to six Danish championships. Scoring eight hat-tricks in international play, Nielsen was an iconic figure for Denmark until his death in 1962.

Abby Wambach: United States of America- 8

Mary Abigail Wambach, born on June 2, 1980, is a retired American soccer player, coach, and National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee. A six-time recipient of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, Wambach was a key player for the U.S. women’s national team from 2003 to 2015.

She earned her first international cap in 2001 and, as a forward, became the highest all-time goal scorer for the U.S. national team. Globally, she ranks second in international goals for both men and women with 184 goals, trailing only Canada's Christine Sinclair.

Wambach competed in four FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments: the 2003 edition in the U.S., the 2007 event in China, the 2011 tournament in Germany, and the 2015 competition in Canada. She also represented the U.S. in the 2004 Athens and 2012 London Olympics.

Throughout these five major international tournaments, Wambach played 30 matches and netted 22 goals. She helped her team secure two Olympic gold medals, third-place finishes twice at the Women's World Cup, a second-place finish in 2011, and ultimately, a World Cup victory in 2015.

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Carli Lloyd: United States of America- 9

Carli Lloyd is another legend of international football, having represented the U.S. from 2012 to 2021. Over her remarkable career, she earned two Olympic gold medals (in 2008 and 2012) and won two FIFA Women's World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. In addition, she was named FIFA Player of the Year twice, in 2015 and 2016, and competed in four Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016, and 2021).

Lloyd’s capacity for rising to the occasion was evident when she scored the decisive goals in the gold medal matches of both the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. She was also instrumental in the U.S. clinching World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, she also secured a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She played in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where the US finished as runners-up.

Ali Mabkhout: UAE - 9

Ali Mabkhout, a forward for Al Nasr and the UAE national team, debuted with Al Jazira in 2009. A pivotal figure in UAE’s 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal win over Australia, he became UAE’s top scorer on October 10, 2019, with a hat-trick against Indonesia in a 5-0 victory.

Sven Rydell: Sweden- 9

Swedish striker Sven Rydell scored 49 goals in 43 matches, a record that stood for over 80 years until broken by Zlatan Ibrahimović in 2014. Rydell’s international career included a bronze medal at the 1924 Olympics, and he holds the Swedish record of nine international hat-tricks.

Vivian Woodward: England - 10

Vivian Woodward, an English forward, starred from the early 1900s to World War I, playing for Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. As Great Britain’s captain, he won gold at the 1908 and 1912 Olympics, recording six hat-tricks for England amateurs and four for England’s national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal- 10

At the age of 18, Ronaldo made his debut for Portugal as a substitute against Kazakhstan on 20 August 2003. At UEFA Euro 2004, he scored his first international goal in a 2–1 group stage loss to Greece in his eighth international appearance.

In 2016, Ronaldo led Portugal to their first-ever trophy at the UEFA Euro 2016, although he was subbed off in the 25th minute in the final against hosts France.He received the Silver Boot as the second-highest goalscorer.

In the 2018 World Cup, Ronaldo became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match, in a 3–3 draw against Spain Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score 10 hat-tricks for a national team on 12 October 2021 in Portugal's 5–0 win against Luxembourg, breaking Sven Rydell's record.

Lionel Messi:Argentina -10

Lionel Messi debuted for Argentina’s U20 team in 2004 and won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. His senior debut came in 2005 at 18. In 2021, he ended Argentina’s 28-year trophy drought with a Copa América win. On October 15, 2024, Messi scored his 10th international hat-trick in a 6-0 win over Bolivia.

Christine Sinclair: Canada- 11

Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). From 2000 until her international retirement in 2023, she was a key member of the Canadian national team. 

Sinclair is an Olympic gold medalist, two-time Olympic bronze medalist, CONCACAF champion, and has won the Canada Soccer Player of the Year award 14 times. She holds the world record for the most international goals scored by any player, male or female, with 190 goals and is among the most-capped players in international soccer, with 331 appearances.

In a career spanning more than two decades with the senior national team, Sinclair has competed in six FIFA Women's World Cups and four Olympic Football Tournaments, leading her team to bronze medals in 2012 and 2016, and to gold in 2020.

She is one of only three players to score in five different World Cup tournaments, alongside Marta and Cristiano Ronaldo. In 2022, Sinclair was honored with the Best FIFA Special Award for her achievement as the world’s top goal scorer.

Notably, Sinclair scored her eleventh international hat-trick during a 2012 Olympic match against the United States, netting all three of Canada’s goals in a 3–4 loss.

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Alex Morgan: United States of America- 12 

Alexandra Patricia Morgan, born on July 2, 1989, is a retired American professional soccer player who last played as a striker for San Diego Wave FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), where she served as captain, as well as for the United States national team. She co-captained the U.S. national team with Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe from 2018 to 2020, and later with Lindsay Horan in 2023.

Morgan was the first overall pick in the 2011 WPS Draft by the Western New York Flash, where she made her professional debut and contributed to the team's league championship win. At 22, she was the youngest player on the U.S. national team at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where the team finished as runner-up.

During the 2012 London Olympics, Morgan scored the decisive goal in the 123rd minute of the semi-final against Canada. She ended 2012 with 28 goals and 21 assists, becoming the second American woman, after Mia Hamm, to record 20 goals and 20 assists in a single year. This achievement made her the sixth and youngest U.S. player to reach 20 goals in one season. Morgan was named U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year and became a FIFA World Player of the Year finalist.

She played a crucial role in the U.S. team's victories at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cups, earning a spot on the Dream Team in both tournaments and winning the Silver Boot in 2019. Morgan recorded her eleventh international hat-trick with five goals on 11 June 2019 in the United States 13–0 victory over Thailand in the 2019 World

Her record-breaking twelfth international hat-trick came in 2021 against Paraguay in a game where the United States dominated and won 8-0

Mohun Bagan Super Giant winger Liston Colaco registered his 50th win in the Indian Super League and achieved the record of being the youngest footballer to win 50 ISL games at 25 years and 342 days of age.

Liston reached this milestone after Mohun Bagan triumphed 2-0 over the arch-rivals East Bengal FC in the prestigious Kolkata Derby in ISL 2024-25. 

Liston Colaco | Journey in ISL

The Goa-grown talent debuted in ISL for FC Goa against Chennaiyin FC in the 2017-18 season at the age of just 19 years and 7 days. Liston won the 2019-20 ISL shield with FC Goa but he played for Goa until January 2020 as he moved to Hyderabad FC in January. 

Liston became one of the most dependable players and consistent performers for Hyderabad FC in the 2020-21 ISL season, which attracted top Indian clubs to sign him including Mohun Bagan. 

The Mariners were successful in their pursuit of signing Liston as he signed for Mohun Bagan in June 2021 for a record transfer fee and now has 102 appearances for the Green and Maroons so far across all competitions. 

Liston has won his second ISL League Shield and first with Mohun Bagan in the 2023-24 season and won his maiden ISL trophy in the 2022-23 season. 

Liston Colaco | Stats in ISL