AFC Cup 2023-24: Top stats from Central Coast Mariners vs Odisha FC game

Odisha FC would need to produce a spectacular comeback in this AFC Cup return leg fixture.

Odisha FC were humbled in the first leg of the inter-zonal semi-final of the AFC Cup against Central Coast Mariners. The Aussie side scored four goals against Sergio Lobera’s side and got a comfortable lead before the return leg. Odisha FC would need to produce a spectacular comeback in the Kalinga Stadium at their home leg next week in order to move on to the next round.

Central Coast Mariners were on the front foot from the word go. The team from New South Wales got the first goal that went over the line but was awarded as the referee failed to spot it. Despite that, the home side remained unfazed and got the first goal, courtesy of Brazilian winger Mikael Doka in the 36th minute.

What followed is a complete tale of floodgates being opened. The match resulted 4-0 in favor of the home side. Storm Roux added to the lead in the 52nd minute and Mikael scored his second and his team’s third goal in the 77th minute, via a penalty.

The last nail in the coffin was injected by substitute Ronald Barcellos in the dying moments of the clash. For Odisha, they did have a couple of clear-cut chances and had some moments of comfort in the game, but their lazy approach cost them .

In the meantime, let us look at the top statistics from the game.

Most successful dribbles: Ahmed Jahouh (1), CY Goddard (1), Christian Theorahus (1)

Yellow cards: Brad Tapp (1)

Most shots attempted: Mikael Doka (4), Storm Roux (3), Angel Torres (3)

Saves by goalkeepers: Danny Vukovic (1), Amrinder Singh (2)

Records created: Odisha FC are the first ISL side to be beaten by any A-League side in the official competition.

Top three players: Mikael Doka (2 goals, 1 assist), Storm Roux (1 goal), Ronald Barcellos (1 goal)

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