ISL: Debutants Odisha FC to move out of Bhubaneswar for first three home games
Football | November 09, 2019 20:03 ISTLeague debutants Odisha FC will play their first three home games in Pune due to construction work at Kalinga Stadium.
League debutants Odisha FC will play their first three home games in Pune due to construction work at Kalinga Stadium.
The teams had their fair share of moments in a closely-contested tie, but a spot-kick off a handball in the 86th minute helped NorthEast United edge past their opponents.
This is Odisha's first win of the season after they had lost 1-2 to Jamshedpur FC and 1-2 against NorthEast United FC 2-1.
David Williams scored the all-important goal in the 48th minute to seal the win on a day when Chennaiyin FC did everything but score, much to the dismay of their coach John Gregory.
Jamshedpur FC cruised to their second successive win of the season as they beat newcomers Hyderabad FC 3-1.
ATK came back stronger from their loss in the first league game of the 2019/20 ISL season as they thrashed Hyderabad FC 5-0.
FC Goa were clinical in their opening game of the Indian Super League as they defeated Chennaiyin FC 3-0.
The ISL will kick off in Kochi with Kerala Blasters taking on two-time champions ATK on Sunday, and Sourav Ganguly will be present on the occasion.
A crowd of nearly 3,000 was in attendance as the Gaurs launched their new jersey and an annual campaign named 'Be Goa'.
In the 2018–19 ISL season, Dheeraj represented Kerala Blasters and was widely praised for his technique and skill while Sehnaj has played for Mumbai City FC in the ISL.
After his first stint with Rayo Majadahonda, Antonio Iriondo managed Tercera Division B clubs Amoros, Manchego, Madridejos and Atletico Pinto.
I-League clubs wrote to FIFA asking them to intervene and solve the impasse since reports came out that the Indian Super League will be given top tier status by the AIFF.
Subrata Pal said that for Indian football to rise through the ranks, it is important to have a solid league system.
The ongoing issue over two separate football leagues is unlikely to be resolved in the near future.
The Committee did not give any decision against Mohun Bagan and referred the case for arbitration since the Kolkata side did not sign for participation.
Bhaichung Bhutia also advocated introduction of a promotion-relegation system if the ISL wants to attract more eyeballs.
The result sees NorthEast United FC clinch a spot in the top four for the first time in ISL history while Jamshedpur remain fifth and four points behind them.
Italy and Juventus great Alessandro Del Piero played for Delhi Dynamos in the inaugural 2014 ISL.
Real Kashmir thanked the ISL club and invited them in March for a friendly fixture, assuring the guests "the most electric football atmosphere".
The win resulted in Goa sealing a play-off berth and also leapfrogged Bengaluru FC to claim the top spot in the ISL table.
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