ISL: Odisha edge out SC East Bengal, semis hopes alive

Vasco
Javier Hernandez scored a decisive goal as Odisha FC beat SC East Bengal 2-1 to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the Indian Super League (ISL) here today. The result elevated Odisha to the sixth place in the table.

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