ATK 3-1 Odisha FC: 5 Hits and Flops | ISL 2019-20

#3 Hit - Manuel Onwu (Odisha FC)

Manuel Onwu (Image: ISL)

Manuel Onwu failed to hit the ball on target under Carles Cuadrat at Bengaluru FC. However, the title-winning manager's compatriot Josep Gombau appears to have brought the best out of the striker. The Spanish International is currently enjoying his spell with the Juggernauts having scored three goals in two games.

The visitors started the game on a high ante and looked the most likely to cause trouble. The main flaw was the amount of supply for the striker, who worked his socks off in the attacking areas of the pitch.

Since Odisha adopted a defensive methodology, Onwu was left isolated for the majority of the game. However, when the visitors had the possession, he maintained them with his passing and holdup play.

Two chances fell into Onwu in the second half. As for the goal, he committed no mistake by getting enough power to divert it away from the goalkeeper. The other one, being a ferocious header, was kept out by Arindam in the dying seconds of the game.

Onwu is a valuable asset for the side. Gombau will be hoping to sign him on a permanent basis after the conclusion of this season.