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Hyderabad FC hold Kerala Blasters FC in season’s final league game

Hyderabad FC hold Kerala Blasters FC in season’s final league game

Hyderabad FC held Kerala Blasters FC to a 1-1 draw at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday night. This was the last league-stage encounter of the season, as Kerala Blasters FC wrapped up the campaign at the eighth spot with 29 points, whereas Hyderabad FC finished at the penultimate place with 18 points. Here are the talking points. Kerala Blasters FC on the offensive Kerala Blasters FC began the game on the front-foot, with Korou Singh and Mohammed Aimen interlinking to cause movements inside the Hyderabad FC box within the opening five minutes. Korou’s cross was shot by Aimen but thwarted for a corner, from which the latter supplied a teasing delivery for Dušan Lagator, which was headed in from close range into the bottom right corner in the seventh minute to secure the advantage for the visitors. Aimen and Adrian Luna in tandem Aimen and Adrian Luna joined hands around the 20th minute mark, with the latter serving a pass from well around 35 yards out. …

Shami Singamayum becomes ISL’s youngest-ever goal-scorer

Shami Singamayum becomes ISL’s youngest-ever goal-scorer

Punjab FC defeated Hyderabad FC by 3-1 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday night. But the highlight of the game was Punjab FC’s Shami Singamayum, who at 17 years and 322 days, became the youngest-ever goal-scorer in ISL history, as Muhammad Suhail became the third-youngest in the competition to assist a goal (18 years and 175 days). Despite holding just 43.7% of ball possession, Punjab FC were the more assertive of the two teams, taking seven shots on target as compared to the two of Hyderabad FC. Though out of the playoffs race, they moved to 27 points with this win, breaking Hyderabad FC’s five-game-long unbeaten run at home. Here are the talking points. The brilliant Asmir Suljic Asmir Suljic was a force to reckon with inside the Hyderabad FC defensive half to ensure that Punjab FC got off the blocks creatively. His fleet footedness and eye for a pass pushed him to pick players in probing positions and pose questions in front of the home …

East Bengal FC post third straight ISL win, keep playoffs dream alive

East Bengal FC post third straight ISL win, keep playoffs dream alive

East Bengal FC defeated Hyderabad FC by 2-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday night. The Red and Gold Brigade have thus won thrice in a row for the first time in the ISL. Their two late goals came off the only couple of chances they took on target, despite holding only 46.5% of possession and completing 76% of their passes in this game. East Bengal FC are now at the eighth spot with 27 points from 22 games. Here are the talking points. A fast counter-attack East Bengal FC absorbed pressure for a major chunk of the opening 10 minutes, before Nishu Kumar enabled the home side to break free with a fast counter-attack, laying a well-weighted pass for Raphael Messi Bouli at the offensive end on the left flank. Messi Bouli could have squared up the pass for Dimitrios Diamantakos, placed at the other end of the box, but ended up hammering the ball over the top left corner as his shot …

ISL: Hyderabad FC held at home by Mumbai City FC

ISL: Hyderabad FC held at home by Mumbai City FC

Hyderabad FC held Mumbai City FC to a goalless draw at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday night. The result extended the Islanders’ unbeaten away streak to eight games, but they would have hoped to find the back of the net after holding 64.6% possession of the ball and hitting eight shots on target. Mumbai City FC have made a progression to the fifth spot as they now have 32 points from 21 games, whereas Hyderabad FC have not lost at home in their last three matches (W2 D1). Here are the talking point. Mumbai, quick off the blocks Mumbai City FC started the game strong as Lallianzuala Chhangte blazed into the left side of the 18-yard box and was picked neatly by Jon Toral in the ninth minute of the game as the latter breached past the Hyderabad FC defensive third with ease. However, Chhangte’s left footed effort lacked finesse and missed the target, hitting the woodwork on the left side by a bare margin. Jorge …

Boumous inspires Odisha FC’s comeback win against Hyderabad FC

Boumous inspires Odisha FC’s comeback win against Hyderabad FC

Odisha FC defeated Hyderabad FC by 3-1 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday night. The Juggernauts are seventh in the table now with 29 points, two behind the sixth-placed Mumbai City FC (31) as Sergio Lobera’s team continues to be a formidable contender for the playoffs. They entered the half-time in this game trailing by a goal but produced a remarkable turnaround in the following 45 minutes to seal all three points – holding 54.6% possession in the game and taking five shots on target as compared to three of the opponents. Odisha FC thus recorded their fourth straight win at home in Bhubaneswar against Hyderabad FC. Here are the talking points. The Juggernauts’ backline dissected Hyderabad FC drew the game momentarily in their favour by exerting pressure on the Odisha FC defence from a set-piece situation in the 30th minute. The visitors worked in tandem to dissect the Juggernauts’ backline, winning over second balls before Muhammed Rafi placed a headed pass from the left post …

Hyderabad FC beat Mohammedan, secure fourth win of the season- Talking points

Hyderabad FC beat Mohammedan, secure fourth win of the season- Talking points

Hyderabad FC defeated Mohammedan SC by 3-1 in their 2024-25 Indian Super League clash at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday. This was the fourth win of the campaign for Hyderabad FC, who climbed to 16 points as a result of this triumph. Mohammedan SC had Alexis Gomez marshalling the offensive charge for them by surging down the right side of the Hyderabad FC 18-yard box with sheer pace and a fine control over the ball in the opening couple of exchanges of the game. In a pocket of space from where he could have either squared up a delivery of taken more time on a shot, Gomez’s eventual effort was misdirected since it ended high and wide to the right in the eighth minute. Interestingly, Gomez began the second half with equal precision and industriousness to make a move happen in the final third. Dazzling into the centre of the box upon receiving a ball from Franca, Gomez’s shot met an immediate block, after Joe Zoherlina had endured a similar fate, courtesy of …

Bengaluru FC-Hyderabad FC; KBFC-NEUFC settle for draws – Talking points

Bengaluru FC-Hyderabad FC; KBFC-NEUFC settle for draws – Talking points

Hyderabad FC and Bengaluru FC played out a 1-1 draw at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday. In the other game of the evening, Kerala Blasters FC restricted NorthEast United FC to a goalless draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. Here are the key talking points from the matches: Devendra Murgaonkar puts Hyderabad FC ahead Though the opening phase of the game was slightly cagey as both teams struggled to create clear chances, Hyderabad FC managed to score to take the lead. After Allan Paulista won a free-kick in the attacking half, Ramhlunchhunga served a pinpoint cross for Devendra Murgaonkar, who was positioned at the centre of the 18-yard box and headed the ball into the bottom right corner to get the lead in the 21st minute. Chhetri scores, Bengaluru FC equalises Bengaluru FC grabbed hold of the equaliser with a template that has yielded them high returns this season. Williams’ second-half introduction delivered just what the Blues needed, as he chipped in a precisely …

ISL: Hyderabad FC snatch a late point against FC Goa

ISL: Hyderabad FC snatch a late point against FC Goa

FC Goa and Hyderabad FC played out a 1-1 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday night. The visitors secured a point late into the game, in a game that had almost equal possession, and bagging their third draw of the season. Here are the talking points from the fixture. Denied by the post The Gaurs created several chances, taking five shots on target, and would have hoped for a finer finishing touch that could have pushed them to gain a stronger grip in the contest. Armando Sadiku pulled off a cheeky effort off the back heel of his feet in the fifth minute to try and put FC Goa ahead following a corner kick. Mohammad Yasir picked the ball on the right side of the box and thundered a shot that met Sadiku instead. The striker tried to make the most of the angle that he was stuck in, but the ball ricocheted off the post instead. The spoils are shared in Goa as …

ISL: Six straight home wins for Mohun Bagan SG

ISL: Six straight home wins for Mohun Bagan SG

Mohun Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Thursday night. Jose Molina’s men were on the offensive, and went ahead courtesy of an own goal from Stefan Sapic followed by a superb goal from Tom Aldred in the first half. Early in the second half, Jason Cummings scored the third as they secured their 10th win of this season of the competition. Here are the talking points. A bright Manriners’ start The Mariners started the game with great zeal, looking to progress the ball forward at every opportunity. They played at a high intensity which Hyderabad FC could not match in the initial exchanges. The hosts were rewarded for their dominant start in the ninth minute when they grabbed the lead courtesy of an own goal conceded by Stefan Sapic. It was a move started by Subhasish Bose who unleashed Liston on the right flank. The winger found Sahal Abdul Samad …

NorthEast United FC Stay In ISL Playoff Spots, Beat Hyderabad FC In Seven-Goal Thriller

NorthEast United FC Stay In ISL Playoff Spots, Beat Hyderabad FC In Seven-Goal Thriller

NorthEast United FC players celebrate after a goal.© NorthEast United FC NorthEast United FC came from two goals behind to secure a 5-2 victory against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday. Hyderabad FC, who had conceded six goals post the 60th minute mark this season prior to this match, added three more to that tally as NorthEast United FC struck thrice in the final 30-odd minutes. Hyderabad FC pressed on the offensive from the beginning, as Edmilson Correia took the onus with a solo effort in the fifth minute. He dazzled into the box from the left flank and beat challenges from Dinesh Singh and Asheer Akhtar with some quick footwork to drill the ball into the bottom left corner to get an early lead. Seven minutes later, Cy Goddard controlled the ball impeccably in a pocket of space down the middle outside of the 18-yard box. He played a pass for Sourav K on the right flank and his perfectly weighted cross was met on the bounce …