ISL 2023 24: Mumbai City FC, Odisha FC play out exciting 2-2 draw

Rostyn Griffiths and Jorge Pereyra Diaz got on the scoresheet for the Islanders, while Jerry Mawia and Roy Krishna found the net for the Juggernauts.

Jerry Mawia celebrates after scoring a goal. | Photo Credit: Football Sports Development Ltd

Former champions Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC played out an exciting 2-2 draw in their Indian Super League match here on Thursday.

Odisha took the lead at the stroke of the first half after Jerry Mawia exploited a defensive lapse by Akash Mishra.

However, Mumbai found the equaliser two minutes into the second half.

Rostyn Griffiths rose high above the Odisha defenders to head in a perfect cross by Greg Stewart.

Odisha went ahead for the second time in the match through Roy Krishna in the 76th minute.

Mumbai’s Nawaz made a rough tackle on Krishna, and the referee awarded a penalty which the latter converted easily.

However, Mumbai restored the parity in the 89th minute.

Vikram Pratap Singh delivered a fine cross into the box that Jorge Diaz headed into the net as the teams shared the point.