KOLKATA: The first knockout of Indian Super League Playoffs lived up to its billing as an extra-time winner from Isak Vanlalruatfela on Friday earned Odisha FC a place in the two-legged semifinal against Mohun Bagan Super Giants.
In a show of grit in Bhubaneswar, Sergio Lobera’s hosts held on against a more impressive Kerala Blasters to claim the playoff clash 2-1 to the joy of the home crowd at Kalinga Stadium after the tie ended 1-1 in regulation time.