Odisha FC triumphed over Chennaiyin FC in a close win on Thursday, 3x2, relating to matchweek 8 of the Indian Super League. Both Josep Gombau's team and Thomas Brdarić's team held their first game in the competition. Nasser El Khayati made a tremendous game.
In a very unlucky moment, Vafa Hakhamaneshi scored an own-goal after 31 minutes.
After the break, Diego Maurício doubled the lead for Odisha FC, from the penalty spot. In the 60th minute, Nasser El Khayati fired home for Chennaiyin FC. With 90 minutes on the clock, midfielder scored the second goal for Thomas Brdarić's team, from the penalty spot. Midfielder now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. In stoppage time, Nanda Kumar scored the last goal of the match.
After the result Odisha FC are 3rd in the table, with 15 points, while Chennaiyin FC sit 7th place, with 10 points. In their next fixture, Josep Gombau's team will host NorthEast United , while Thomas Brdarić's team will play at home against Hyderabad FC.
| Odisha FC | Chennaiyin FC | |||
| 7 | 5 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 8 | Total Tackles | 4 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | Tackles Won | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | 6 | Ball steals | 5 | 8 |
| 8 | 46 | Total Passes | 51 | 7 |
| 7 | 31 | Passes Completed | 29 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Saves | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |
