Odisha FC made it two wins from two with a 2-0 triumph over Kerala Blasters FC in the 2022 Durand Cup on Tuesday, August 23.The Juggernauts found it difficult to break down a resolute Tuskers defense in the first half. However, with Kerala attempting to press higher after the break, spaces opened up for Odisha to exploit, with substitute Diego Mauricio playing a key role.Mauricio set up Issac Vansalmawma with a cutback after a strong run into the box and the midfielder finished with ease to make it 1-0 for Odisha FC. Saul Crespo added a second around 20 minutes later to seal the victory, turning the ball in from close range following a half-cleared corner.Durand Cup@thedurandcup𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞!@OdishaFC wins their second consecutive game after an improved second half performance over the young @KeralaBlasters side. Thanks for joining us!#OFC 2-0 #KBFC#OFCKBFC ⚔️#DurandCup #IndianOilDurandCup #DurandCup2022 10216𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞!@OdishaFC wins their second consecutive game after an improved second half performance over the young @KeralaBlasters side. Thanks for joining us!#OFC 2-0 #KBFC#OFCKBFC ⚔️#DurandCup 🏆#IndianOilDurandCup 🏆#DurandCup2022 🏆 https://t.co/OkD0que6RnHere are the player ratings from this 2022 Durand Cup match:Odisha FCAntonio da Silva - 6/10Da Silva had virtually nothing to do throughout the match and walked away with an easy clean sheet.Denechandram Meitei - 6/10Meitei linked up with Nandhakumar Sekar at times in the first half and was solid defensively.Narender Gehlot - 6/10Gehlot had a fairly straightforward evening with the Kerala Blasters never really testing him.Carlos Delgado - 6.5/10Delgado helped his side move the ball forward from defense, especially in the second half, and was untroubled defensively.Shubham Sarangi - 6/10Sarangi locked up his flank in defense but dwelled too much on the ball while going forward instead of releasing it early. He whipped in one excellent cross in the second half which Mauricio headed over the crossbar.Thoiba Singh Moirangthem - 5.5/10Moirangthem's passing radar seemed off after a decent first-half display.Saul Crespo - 7/10Crespo's ball retention and vision were major necessities as Odisha struggled to break the Kerala Blasters down in the first half. He topped it off with an opportunistic goal from unmissable range after Osama Malik's pass was deflected straight to his feet.Odisha FC@OdishaFCBetter Call Saul OFC - KBFC#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #OFCKBFC #DurandCup20221568Better Call Saul 😎💜OFC 2️⃣-0️⃣ KBFC#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #OFCKBFC #DurandCup2022 https://t.co/k84sQ0RyJ8Issac Vanmalsawma - 7/10Vanmalsawma missed a presentable chance in the first half after being found by Sekar. But he soon made up for it with an instinctive close-range finish after the break. He also linked up well with Lalruatthara in the second half.Nandhakumar Sekar - 6/10Sekar struggled to have the kind of impact he had last time out. He made a couple of good runs into the box, but his decision-making in the final third was inconsistent.Pedro Martin - 5.5/10Martin had one shot from distance that flew over but he barely received any service before being substituted at half-time.Jerry Mawihmingthanga - 6/10Mawihmingthanga played on both flanks at different points in the match and his boundless energy upfront helped Odisha up the ante in the second half.SubstitutesLalruatthara - 6/10Lalruatthara sent one beautiful cross that Mauricio headed over the bar and did a good job defensively.Diego Mauricio - 7/10Mauricio outmuscled a couple of Kerala Blasters players to assist Vanmalsawma for the first goal. He then missed a couple of good chances but overall, he had the impact Odisha needed from him as a super-sub.Odisha FC@OdishaFC.@isaac_sawmtea breaks the deadlock and puts us ahead. Brilliant work from @Di_Mauricio_ to set it up #OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #OFCKBFC #DurandCup2022472.@isaac_sawmtea breaks the deadlock and puts us ahead. Brilliant work from @Di_Mauricio_ to set it up 😍💜#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #OFCKBFC #DurandCup2022 https://t.co/3XwB1s51MvIsak Vanlalruatfela - 7/10Vanlalruatfela added more directness to Odisha's attack, with his runs and balls into the box troubling the Kerala Blasters.Osama Malik - 6.5/10Malik looked assured on the ball and was heavily involved in the second goal which effectively settled the tie.Akshunna Tyagi - 6.5/10Tyagi hit the post with a venomous shot late on and caused plenty of problems to a tiring Kerala Blasters backline.Odisha FC@OdishaFC90+4' | OFF THE BAR!Akshunna lashes a shot from the edge of the box but it rattles the crossbar! 🟣 OFC 2 - 0 KBFC 🟡#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #DurandCup2022 #OFCKBFC2190+4' | OFF THE BAR!Akshunna lashes a shot from the edge of the box but it rattles the crossbar! 🟣 OFC 2 - 0 KBFC 🟡#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #DurandCup2022 #OFCKBFCKerala BlastersSachin Suresh - 6/10Suresh could do nothing about either goal but came up with some clutch punches and a late save to keep Odisha out.Kerala Blasters FC@KeralaBlasters85'നമ്മുടെ കാവൽക്കാരൻ 🧤Sachin makes a brilliant save in a one-on-one situation to deny Odisha FC their 3rd goal. #OFCKBFC #DurandCup #YennumYellow #KBFC #കേരളബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ്149185'നമ്മുടെ കാവൽക്കാരൻ 🧤🚫Sachin makes a brilliant save in a one-on-one situation to deny Odisha FC their 3rd goal. #OFCKBFC #DurandCup #YennumYellow #KBFC #കേരളബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ്Aritra Das - 6/10Das was below-par going forward but mostly did well on defense and was unfortunate to see the ball deflect off him for Odisha's second goal.Marvan Hussain - 5/10Hussain was beaten too easily by Mauricio for the opening goal and struggled to deal with the Odisha frontline throughout the second half.Tejas Krishna - 6.5/10Krishna held Kerala Blasters together with multiple crucial blocks and clearances and couldn't have done much about either goal.Kerala Blasters FC@KeralaBlasters19'A solid block from Tejas brings an end to a dangerous attack from the left Watch the action live on bit.ly/OFCvsKBFC#OFCKBFC #DurandCup #YennumYellow #KBFC #കേരളബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ്62119'A solid block from Tejas brings an end to a dangerous attack from the left 👊🎥 Watch the action live on ➡️ bit.ly/OFCvsKBFC#OFCKBFC #DurandCup #YennumYellow #KBFC #കേരളബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ്Muhammad Basith - 5.5/10Basith let Vanmalsawma get in front of him for the first goal, with the Juggernauts targeting his flank. He was also a non-factor going forward.Vibin Mohanan - 7/10Mohanan was Kerala Blasters' best player against Odisha. His skill on the ball was a treat to watch as he often jinked past players and tried to make things happen without much support from his teammates.Mohammed Azhar - 6/10Azhar failed to build on his impressive performance in the previous match. He lost the ball cheaply in midfield on multiple occasions but did occasionally link up well with Mohanan.Roshan Gigi - 6/10Gigi endured a couple of injuries in the first half which evidently stopped him from playing like his usual self.Gaurav Kankonkar - 6/10Kankonkar was Kerala Blasters' biggest threat in attacking areas. He made a couple of fantastic runs but needed more support from the other forwards.Muhammad Ajsal - 5.5/10Ajsal didn't receive much service but looked unconvincing when he got the ball.Mohammed Aimen - 6/10Aimen once again worked hard defensively but was dealt with easily by the Odisha backline when he entered the attacking third.SubstitutesMuhammed Jasim - 6/10Jasim added some energy and helped Kerala Blasters press higher up the pitch.Ebindas Y - 5.5/10Ebindas didn't really impact the match much after coming on in the second half.Adhil Ashraf - 6/10Ashraf wasn't afraid to run at the Odisha defense and even played a couple of good crosses into the box, but his teammates didn't attack them well enough.Alkesh AS - N/AAlkesh came onto the pitch very late and didn't even get a touch.