Goa, Feb. 6 -- Team Herald

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FATORDA: FC Goa edged past Odisha FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League match played at the Nehru Stadium, here, on Thursday.

The Gaurs jumped to the second spot, replacing Jamshedpur FC (34), as a result of this triumph, having 36 points to their kitty. The Manolo Marquez-coached side took six shots on target as opposed to the two of Odisha FC, also making 15 interceptions vis-a-vis the seven by the Juggernauts, reflecting their superiority in both ends of the field.

Odisha FC had a brilliant chance to take the lead on the back of a fantastic free-kick effort by Ahmed Jahouh, who was making his 150th ISL appearance, in the 28th minute.

Stepping up to lead the set-piece wide down the left ...