Molina's Mariners Battle to Draw Against Odisha FC in ISL Thriller

Mohun Bagan Super Giant ended their match against Odisha FC with a 1-1 draw in a riveting ISL fixture. With ties to Indian football and an ISL title under his belt, Jose Molina strives to prove their mettle in Asia. The Mariners remain second in the league standings.

A celebrated former goalkeeper, Jose Molina, who remains a revered figure at Atletico Madrid, highlights his persistent connection with Indian football as he led ATK to an ISL title back in 2016. Molina describes such victories as defining moments in his career, marking them as his most significant experiences.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC in the Matchweek 8 fixture, maintaining second place on the table with four wins, two draws, and one loss this season. Expressing determination, Molina conveyed ambition for the Mariners to win the ISL again and compete in the AFC, demonstrating Indian football's strength in Asian tournaments.

In a dramatic fixture at Kalinga Stadium, the hosts surged ahead with an early goal by Hugo Boumous, following Asish Rai's back pass, rendering Vishal Kaith penalized for gathering the ball. Despite relentless efforts from the Mariners and a notable equalizer by Manvir Singh, the second half saw both teams missing chances, ending the match in a thrilling deadlock.

(With inputs from agencies.)