NorthEast United vs Odisha FC Highlights, ISL 2024-25: NEUFC vs OFC: 3-2 at Full-time!

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Full-time statistics: NorthEast United end the match with 36% ball possession and but their dominant first-half play and momentary brilliance in second half saw them register a total of 15 shots with 4 of them on target. Whereas, with a good spell of play in the second half, Odisha managed to increase their total shots to 15 goals as well from 64% ball possession with 7 of those shots on target.
90+6' Dramatic last few minutes, constant pressure from Odisha but Highlanders manage to hold on and get away with a narrow 3-2 win.
90+3' What a save! Absolutely stunner from Gurmeet who stops a sure goal from going inside the net and no one can believe it, especially Boumous who took the shot. This could've been the equalizer and Odisha's way of getting at least one point out of the game.
90' The referee signals 6 minutes of additional time which could prove to be too long for both the teams.
87' Odisha are having a hard time holding on to the lead. Highlanders almost scored another and it was again Ajaraie if not for an extremely crucial tackle inside the box by Murtaza Fall.

Diego Mauricio celebrates after scoring the goal.
83' Diego Mauricio scores the second for Odisha, bringing the gap down to one goal another time. It was a beautiful free-kick, shot around the wall.
80' Odisha brought in another striker after their goal to do some more damage to the scoreline with Jerry in for Isak out. They've also brought in the young midfielder Narendra after conceding the goal taking off Raynier and it's the young man's debut.
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Guillermo and Ajaraie celebrate after the team's third goal.
71' Highlanders have their 2-goal lead back and it's courtesy of Guillermo and Ajaraie yet again. Aajraie gets an inch of space and even though he is stopped from getting the ball in, he passes it beautifully and perfectly to Guillermo standing at the right place and he taps the ball in.
NEUFC 3-1 OFC
65' Juggernauts seem to be reviving at this point with more dominant play from them in the last few minutes. Highlanders could be in trouble if they don't get back the control of the game.

Boumous celebrates after scoring the first goal for his team.
61' Odisha finally managed a spell of play inside the Highlanders' half in the last 5 minutes or so and it paid off and so did their super-sub Hugo Boumous who showed an amazing feat of skill inside the box, bringing down two defender, cutting them through and shooting the ball on the top corner of the net.
55' Odisha brought on a number of changes during the half-time break. They brought on Hugo Boumous taking off Rohit Kumar, a much-needed change, brought in Gama and Thoiba Singh as well taking off Delgado and Jerry Lalrinzuala. However, it seems to have made very little impact on the game.
50' It almost seems impossible to stop the main man today but Odisha really do need to focus on him if they want to stop this match into becoming a disaster for them as the Moroccan almost got another chance to get his hat-trick as soon as the second half began.
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46' The second half begins with a kick to the ball from the home side, the Highlanders.
Half-time statistics: The Highlanders have only had 37% ball possession, but they've done more damage in that time with 10 shots in total with 2 of them on target which were the goals. On the other hand, the Juggernauts only managed 2 shots in total from 63% ball possession and none of them were on target.
45+3' It has been a one-way traffic in this game today with the Highlanders almost increasing their lead a few more times and thankfully for the Juggernauts, the referee signals the end of the first half. They are still trailing by 2 goals at this point.
NEUFC 2-0 OFC
45' The referee signals 3 minutes of additional time.

Ajaraie now has 9 goals to his name this season.
40' More and more chances created by the home side and Ajaraie makes it count with another goal. Trying to stop his movement into the box fails badly by the Juggernauts, he moves inside from the left and shoots the ball into the net with absolute precision.
30' Odisha are yet to tap into the game, while Highlanders are moving up and creating problems for their defense every chance they're getting. The teams go on to a cooling break and to get some more wise words from the coach.
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25' 25 minutes gone and there has only been that one dangerous created by the Juggernauts when Roy Krishna failed to head the ball inside the net. They should be starting to get worried, especially since this NorthEast side could increase their lead any time.
20' Considering how smoothly the Highlanders are moving inside the Odisha box, it's going to be a long long night for the travelling side. Ajaraie is taking the shots from the distance, trying to move inside to get into suitable positions, and he is also providing crucial passes to Nestor, Jithin, and Parthib to create more trouble.
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Ajaraie celebrates his goal with teammates.
12' Who else than Alaeddine Ajaraie to earn Highlanders the early lead! This man is nonstop and the home side fans are ecstatic, to say the least.
10' Roy Krishna is always a danger and allowing him to move ahead near the post cutting ahead the man marking him could have resulted in a big mistake for the home side, especially considering they've been doing more so far in this game. They can only sigh out of relief that Roy Krishna's early header went the wrong way.
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A win would boost their place in the rankings and strengthen their push for a playoff spot. Odisha FC, sitting in seventh place, come into the match following a 1-1 draw with Mumbai City FC, which extended their unbeaten run to four games.
However, they will be without head coach Sergio Lobera and star midfielder Ahmed Jahouh, both serving suspensions. Despite these challenges, the Juggernauts remain resilient and will focus on maintaining their disciplined approach to secure crucial points on the road.
Historically, Odisha has a slight advantage in this rivalry, with six wins in their ten meetings, while NorthEast United has managed three victories. With only one draw between them, this fixture has often produced a decisive result, raising expectations for an exciting finish.
NorthEast United will look to build on their recent success, with Benali likely pushing his side to reproduce the attacking flair they displayed last time out. On the other hand, Odisha FC will rely on a well-organized defense to counter the Highlanders' threat and compensate for the absence of key players.
Both teams are set on claiming three points, with NorthEast United hoping for back-to-back wins and Odisha determined to extend their unbeaten streak. This showdown promises intensity and could shift the ISL standings as both sides push for higher ground.