Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters Live Score, ISL 2023-24 Playoff Knockout 1: OFC 2-1 KBFC after Extra Time

That's all from our Live coverage of the Play-off Knockout 1 of the ISL 2023-24 season. Odisha FC will now face Mohun Bagan in the semifinal over two legs on April 23 and April 28.
But before that, FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC in Playoff Knockout 2 in Margao tomorrow. Goodbye for now
The referee blows the long whistle and Odisha FC are through to the semifinal for the first time! They rally to win through goals by Diego Mauricio and Isak Ralte!
OFC 2-1 KBFC after Extra Time
115' Odisha FC players are digging in deep and defending the remaining minutes of the extra time as the entire of the outfield players could be found shielding the backline. KBFC are playing a high-defensive line in hunt of the goal
OFC 2-1 KBFC
106' The second half of Extra Time begins! Kerala Blasters have 15 minutes left to ensure that's not their last of this season!
OFC 2-1 KBFC
The referee blows the half-time whistle in the extra time after 15 minutes and two additional minutes of play. Isak Ralte's 98th-minute goal keeps them in the lead.
OFC 2-1 KBFC
98' GOOOOOOALLLLL! Isak Ralte gives Odisha FC lead for the first time! Roy Krishna provides assist very similar to the assist to Mauricio as he squares a long pass into the box by Jahouh for Isak to tap into the net!
OFC 2-1 KBFC
95' The first half of extra time is underway. The half will last 15 minutes
OFC 1-1 KBFC
The match ends 1-1 at Full Time. We will head to extra time now in search of a winner
90+1' Seven Minutes of stoppage time added
87' GOOOOOOALLLL! Diego Mauricio comes off the bench to equalise for Odisha FC! Thoiba Singh puts a long ball into the box for Roy Krishna, who puts a sublime pass to the far post for Mauricio to tap in!
OFC 1-1 KBFC
75' Kerala Blasters are forced to make injury substitution as Lara Sharma is injured while blocking a shot at the near post and is being replaced by experienced shot-stopper Karanjit Singh
KBFC 1-0 OFC
67' GOOOOOOALLLL! Fedor Cernych puts Kerala Blasters in the lead after Aimen sets him up following a counter-attack from the centre of the field! Deserving leading for KBFC as they created better chances in the second half
OFC 0-1 KBFC
56' Kerala Blasters miss two good chances to take lead! Aimen's shot hit the post following a deflection off Amrinder and comes after a wonderful counter-attack!
Saurav Mandal started another attack from the right flank minutes later, setting up Cernych in the middle of the box but the forward skies the effort over the crossbar!
OFC 0-0 KBFC
51' Both teams had chances to take lead early in the first half as Cernych missed the far post with a low shot that seemed poised for a goal while Amey Ranawade's shot was blocked at close range at the other end by Lara!
OFC 0-0 KBFC
46' The second half begins
2nd half to start soon

The first half ends without a goal while Kerala Blasters saw three yellow cards
The goal has been disallowed following a protest by Kerala Blasters. Not sure if it was the protest that lead to cancellation of goal or the word in by the linesman, in any case the right decision has been made!
OFC 0-0 KBFC
27' GOOOOOOOALLLLL! Mourtada Fall scores with a backheel kick and gives Odisha lead following a corner!
Blasters are not happy as they think Jahouh was offside before he setup Fall and replays confirm the same!
OFC 1-0 KBFC
20' Odisha put pressure on KBFC through multiple set pieces and deliveries into the box were more than threatening but Kerala defense are playing the game with purpose
OFC 0-0 KBFC
15' Seems like both sides are not willing to risk too much, knowing what is at stake. Odisha FC are dominating the possession and won two corners too but are not showing that intensity you would expect from a Sergio Lobera side
OFC 0-0 KBFC
10' The game has settled down better after some early pressing by Kerala Blasters. Odisha FC are taking better control of the ball now but are yet to make it impactful enough in the attacking third
OFC 0-0 KBFC
5' Fedor Cernych came close to giving Kerala Blasters' lead as his shot upon entering the box sailed over the crossbar. Odisha FC defense at fault for allowing the forward so much space to turnaround and take a shot.
Odisha midfield is marred with shoddy passing at the moment
OFC 0-0 KBFC
1' The match gets underway in Bhubaneswar! A reminder, a result is eminent today as the match will go into extra time and if needed to penalty shootout as well
OFC 0-0 KBFC

Odisha FC starting 11

Kerala Blasters Starting 11
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of ISL 2023-24 play-off knockout 1. We are 5 minutes away from the kick-off. Let's quickly take a look at the line-up while players are out in the middle and are undergoing pre-match customs
Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters FC are gearing up for an electrifying showdown in the first match of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 playoffs at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on April 19, Friday, at 7:30 pm IST. With both teams entering the knockout stage with similar recent forms, having won once, drawn once, and lost thrice in their last five matches, the stakes couldn't be higher.
Securing a win in this one-legged playoff encounter would propel either team directly into the ISL semi-finals, where they would face Mumbai City FC or Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Coaches Sergio Lobera and Ivan Vukomanovic are seasoned tacticians, aiming to orchestrate their teams to perfection for the pivotal 90-minute battle ahead.
In their previous seven encounters, Odisha FC has emerged victorious twice against Kerala Blasters FC, winning their latest meeting 2-1. However, Lobera's side suffered defeats in their last two matches, conceding multiple goals each time. Despite this, Odisha FC's ability to string together sequences of 10+ open play passes demonstrates their proficiency in Lobera's strategic approach, a trait they share with Lobera's former team, FC Goa.
Kerala Blasters FC, on the other hand, have struggled against Odisha FC in away fixtures, never securing a win at the Kalinga Stadium and facing losses in their last two visits. Vukomanovic will be scrutinizing his defensive lineup, as Kerala Blasters FC have endured a streak of 10 matches without a clean sheet, highlighting vulnerabilities in their backline.
With the prospect of set-pieces playing a crucial role, Kerala Blasters FC's defense, led by Milos Drincic, will face a stern test against Odisha FC's attacking prowess, especially from the lethal duo of Diego Mauricio and Roy Krishna. Meanwhile, Odisha FC will rely on the industrious performance of Indian talent Amey Ranawade, who has excelled in providing assists and showcasing defensive prowess throughout the season.
As both teams brace themselves for a showdown filled with intensity and anticipation, the Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC playoff match promises to be a thrilling encounter where every pass, tackle, and goal could determine the fate of the teams vying for a coveted spot in the ISL semi-finals.