Indian super league: Odisha pip Jamshedpur

Odisha FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 2-1 riding on goals from Diego Mauricio and Mourtada Fall in an Indian Super League match here on Saturday.

Fall was also guilty of scoring an own goal which proved to be a mere consolation for the visitors. Although Sergio Lobera’s side secured an advantage before the break, it was Khalid Jamil’s men who started on a stronger note.

In just the fifth minute, Jamshedpur FC could have earned their lead, as Javi Hernandez’s free-kick from the middle of the park fell onto Stephen Eze’s head who flicked it on to Pratik Chaudhari. The latter’s shot, however, was saved by Amrinder Singh.

Odisha FC got their first chance in the 10th minute.

Odisha FC broke the deadlock in the 20th minute. Isak showcased some exceptional dribbling skills to find Hugo Boumous inside the box.

Boumous laid it off for Mauricio, whose shot took a slight deflection off Stephen Eze and ended inside the goal.

In the 42nd minute, Fall finally gave the comfort cushion to Lobera’s side. Boumous swung in a corner from the right and Fall headed it straight into the net.

In the process, the Senegalese defender scored his 18th goal in the ISL, all coming from headers.

Jamshedpur FC finally got one back in the 62nd minute after Fall's misdirected header ended into his own net.

Bengaluru FC beat Mohun Bagan 3-0

Table-toppers Bengaluru FC defeated Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-0 to continue their winning run in the ongoing Indian Super League here on Saturday.

BFC scored through Edgar Mendez (9th minute) before Suresh Singh doubled the lead in the 20th minute.

Retired India football star Sunil Chhetri scored from the spot in the 51st minute to round off the tally.

The win enabled BFC maintain their streak with three wins from as many matches, garnering nine points.