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Odisha FC failed to capitalize on their home advantage and lost 0-4 on aggregate.© X (formerly Twitter)

Indian Premier League side Odisha FC failed to qualify for the AFC Cup sectional finals after a goalless draw with Australia’s Central Coast Mariners at home in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. After losing to the A-League team in the first leg, Odisha FC failed to take advantage of their home advantage and lost 0-4 on aggregate. Mikael Doka missed the Mariners’ first-half penalty but it didn’t matter as Australia went into the second leg with a comfortable 4-0 advantage at Gosford last week.
Central Coast head to India full of confidence after a resounding victory in the first meeting between the two teams, with Jackson’s side getting off to a flying start.
Ronald Barcellos tried to take advantage of an early mistake by the Odisha defense but his 20-yard shot was struck in the chest by goalkeeper Amrinder Singh moments later The player blocked Angel Torres’ shot from close range.

The visitors had a chance to open the scoring soon after when Ryan Edmundson was brought down by Carlos Delgado as he sprinted between the Spaniard and Mortada Fall, prompting referee Majid Al Shah to Mulaney pointed this out.
But Doka, who scored a penalty kick in the first round, failed to seize the opportunity. His shot hit the goalkeeper’s left post, causing Amrinder to go in the wrong direction.
The Mariners dominated possession but lacked the dominance they showed a week ago, but it was still Australia who looked more likely to score.
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Odisha defender Farr was forced to duck under pressure from Edmundson to head Max Ballard’s free-kick wide, only for the Englishman to set up a goal in the 61st minute when he shot the ball into the side netting.
In the last quarter of the game, Christian Theoharos received a pass from Doka in the penalty area. His low shot was blocked by Amrinder, and substitute Miguel Di Pizio finally The shot went wide and the Mariners scored easily.
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