Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- Odisha FC (OFC) head coach Sergio Lobera expressed pride in his team's resilience after a challenging 1-1 draw against Punjab FC (PFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL), stating that his players gave everything despite playing with ten men for half the match.

Odisha FC's night became more difficult after Rahul KP was sent off just before half-time. Punjab FC quickly capitalized on the numerical advantage, as Petros Giakoumakis scored in stoppage time of the first half to give the visitors the lead. However, the Kalinga Warriors found the equalizer through Isak Vanlalruatfela in the 52nd minute.

Odisha FC have now recorded three consecutive home draws, with their latest match ending 2-2 against NorthEast United FC,...