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Odisha FC 2-3 Basundhara Kings: Juggernauts lose second match on trot

Odisha FC 2-3 Basundhara Kings: Juggernauts lose second match on trot

Odisha FC and Basundhara Kings both lost their AFC Cup opener, against Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Maziya FC respectively

Basundhara Kings vs Odisha FC live- BDK vs OFC live streaming: Odisha FC has travelled to Bangladesh for their second match of the AFC Cup against Basundhara Kings. The match is being played at the home ground of the Bangladesh champions, Basundhara Kings Arena. Odisha FC and Basundhara Kings both lost their AFC Cup opener, against Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Maziya FC respectively. The teams are third and fourth in the AFC Cup group table with 0 points from one match. Both will be looking to get their AFC Cup campaign back on track with a win.

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Basundhara Kings are the reigning champions of Bangladesh Premier League. They won the title last season with an overwhelming margin, losing just one out of 20 matches and winning 18. The team is managed by Óscar Bruzón, who has been with the Bangladesh side since 2018. Brazilian Robinho leads the team this season. The attacking midfielder has been with team for the third season.

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Basundhara Kings’ couldn’t carry their great form of the Bangladesh Premier League to AFC Cup. The Robinho led side lost their opening encounter of the tournament 3-1 to Maziya FC. Basundhara Kings weren’t at their best on that day at the Maldives National Football Stadium. and that is something manager Óscar would be looking to avoid on their home turf.

Odisha FC started their ISL season on a positive note, winning their first match 2-0 against Chennaiyan FC. Their winning start was halted in the next match against Mumbai City FC when Des Buckingham’s side scored a late equaliser to salvage a point from the Kalinga Stadium. Courtesy of one win and one draw from two games, Odisha FC sit at the 2nd position of ISL table.

However, their AFC Cup campaign started on a forgettable note. They succumbed to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of fellow ISL club Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The four goals they conceded to MBSG ensured they sit at the last spot of AFC Cup group table through an inferior goal difference. The Indian side will not have Mourtada Fall available for this tie. The Senegalese was shown a red card in the first AFC Cup match against MBSG.

Odisha FC vs Basundhara Kings

Odisha FC vs Basundhara Kings First XI

Odisha FC XI: Amrinder Singh; Moirangthem Thoiba Singh, Sahil Panwar, Carlos Delgado, Renthlei Laldinliana; Cy Goddard, Princeton Rebello, Lenny Rodrigues; Ahmed Jahouh, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Diego Mauricio.

Basundhara Kings XI: Mehedi Hasan; Md Saad Uddin, Boburbek Yuldashev, Tariq Kazi, Bishwanath Ghosh; Didier Brossou, Asror Gafurov, Rakib Hossain, Miguel Ferreira; Robinho, Dori

Match Details:

  • Tournament: AFC Cup 2023-24
  • Date: 2nd October, 2023
  • Venue: Basundhara Kings Arena
  • Kick off: 5.30 PM IST
  • Live Streaming: Basundhara Kings vs Odisha FC Live Streaming will be available on Fancode.
  • Live Telecast: AFC Cup 2023-24 LIve telecast will be on Sports18.
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