ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan vs Odisha FC Match Report & Highlights

7:15 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Mohun Bagan vs Odisha FC match in the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24) Semi-finals. The kick-off is just 15 minutes away! I am your host Nayantara Tapadar and will keep you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan vs Odisha FC – Build-up

Mohun Bagan are eyeing a stunning turnaround in the second leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final against Odisha FC at the Salt Lake Stadium. Having lost the first leg by a 2-1 margin, the Mariners need to get energized by the motivation from their home supporters and pick up a big win to move into the 2023-24 ISL final.

The Mariners put up an admirable fight at the Kalinga Stadium, but ultimately came up agonizingly short of a respectable result. Now, they need to win by at least a two-goal margin or on a penalty shootout to book their place in the ISL final. Antonio Habas has reiterated that his side are focused on doing the double in the ISL after clinching the Shield title. In order to claim the reputation for being India’s undisputed best team, they need to win the ISL title now.

That is why Mohun Bagan have to treat this game like a final itself, being clinical in finishing off their chances and being more sturdy in defending against Odisha’s unpredictable attacking patterns. A loss can result in a bitter end to what has been an inspired campaign for Mohun Bagan and end their dreams of becoming only the second ISL team to win both the Shield and the Trophy in the same campaign.

Odisha FC have actually gotten the better of Mohun Bagan multiple times in the 2023-24 season. Now, Sergio Lobera has to ensure that his side can fetch a positive result against the Kolkata heavyweights one last time in this campaign. Odisha have to be wary of how dangerous Mohun Bagan can be at home, and how relentless they will be on the attack with the energy of a jam-packed Salt Lake Stadium.

Lobera needs to ensure that his side are more compact and proactive with their defensive work to keep the Mariners at bay. They also need to be ruthless in the fast-breaks, set-pieces or whatever chances are created to silence the home crowd. A draw can be as good as a win and help Odisha move into the final, but a bad loss can potentially undo all the impressive work the Juggernauts did in Lobera’s first season and leave them trophyless.

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