Sanchit Singh and Asadul steal the show in Maharashtra Oranje vs. Hope United’s 2-2 thriller

by FC Admin February 27, 2024

In a dramatic showdown between Maharashtra Oranje FC and Hope United FC, the match concluded in a thrilling 2-2 draw, marked by injury-time goals from both sides. Oranje’s Sanchit Singh stood out with a brace, but Asadul’s late-game heroics secured the equalizer for Hope United.

The action unfolded rapidly as Hope’s Rishi Chauhan made a daring attempt, taking the ball deep and attempting a shot that narrowly missed the mark, keeping Mukunthan Ravi Kumar on high alert. Maharashtra Oranje FC responded with a powerful shot from Aimar Adam at the edge of the box, skillfully directed towards the nets, only to be thwarted by Hope’s goalkeeper Joe Paul Bence.

Another opportunity arose for Oranje as a pass from the left wing reached Sanchit Singh, but the subsequent shot sailed off target. Moments later, Aimar Adam took a shot from the edge of the box in hopes of scoring the first goal, met with an outstanding save by Joe Paul Bence. The first half concluded with both teams deadlocked, showcasing resilience on both ends.

As the second half kicked off, Maharashtra’s Sanchit Singh took the spotlight, embarking on a skillful run and striking a shot from inside the box, ultimately finding the lower right corner of the nets, securing a 1-0 lead.

However, Hope swiftly responded as Shivam Yadav received a pass inside the box, skillfully targeting the left corner to net an impressive goal, leveling the score at 1-1. Hope’s Pankaj then attempted a shot from the centre, met with a top-draw save by Mukunthan Ravi Kumar, maintaining the intensity of the match.

In injury time, Oranje looked to have seized the game as a well-executed cross from Yogesh Kadam led to an exceptional shot by Sanchit Singh into the nets, reclaiming the lead at 2-1. However, Hope United pulled things back seconds before the full-time whistle when Asadul latched onto a ball and struck a curling shot from outside the box, expertly shooting it into the top left corner, resulting in an exhilarating equalizer of 2-2 at the ‘90+4’ minute mark, crushing Oranje’s hopes of a victory.

The match concluded with a scoreline of 2-2, with both teams delivering a thrilling and balanced performance.