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Kerala Blasters FC bag winning momentum before playoffs with solid 3-1 win against Hyderabad FC

Anas Mujawar — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:25:58 +0000

Hyderabad, April 12: Kerala Blasters FC ensured that they will enter the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 playoffs with a win at their back after defeating Hyderabad FC by 3-1 at the Gachibowli Stadium tonight. Mohammed Aimen scored and assisted once each as Daisuke Sakai and Nihal Sudeesh netted too to help the Yellow Army cap off a clinical outing against the Thangboi Singto-coached team. A late consolation goal by Joao Victor was insufficient to salvage Hyderabad FC any tangible outcome out of this game as they rounded off this campaign with a solitary win to their name in 22 matches.

Kerala Blasters FC had not tasted a win in any of their five matches before this game. They had in fact drawn once and lost four matches, as a host of injury issues came together to derail the solid campaign that they endured in the first half of the season.

That strong head-start, however, ensured that the Ivan Vukomanovic-coached team became the fifth team to qualify for the ISL playoffs, but their recent run of form had raised concerns over their possible performances in the coming stage of the competition.

Hormipan Ruivah and Saurav Mandal had injected immense excitement in the Kerala Blasters FC ranks with their interlinking on the right flank. On one such occasion, the duo engaged in a quick exchange of passes before Mandal lobbed the ball in for Aimen in the far post, who headed the ball into the back of the net, demonstrating tremendous aerial prowess in the 34th minute.

Mandal is perhaps providing Vukomanovic answers to his goal-scoring questions ahead of the playoffs. Six minutes into the second half, Mandal stormed into the box from the right, catching the Hyderabad FC defence off-guard. He launched in a low cross for Daisuke Sakai, who tapped the ball in to double the lead for the visitors.

The goal-scoring frenzy continued in the final 10-odd minutes of the match also. Aimen turned the provider again in the 81st minute, laying up a fairly straightforward delivery for Nihal on the right side of the box, who slotted the ball right into the centre of the net, in what was a showcase of the domestic talent and promise brimming through the Kerala Blasters FC ranks. Victor’s strike in the 88th minute was a result of some timely ingenuity by Alex Saji, who laid the ball in the path of the former through his head to pull back a goal, which was too little, too late for the team.

Key Performer of the Match

Saurav Mandal (Kerala Blasters FC)

Mandal completed 15 out of his 20 passes, tackling once, intercepting twice, creating two goal-scoring chances, in addition to bagging two assists in this match.

What’s next for both teams?

Kerala Blasters FC will now feature in the ISL 2023-24 playoffs, whereas Hyderabad FC’s season comes to an end with this match.

Brief Scores

Kerala Blasters FC 3 (Mohammed Aimen 34’, Daisuke Sakai 51’, Nihal Sudheesh 81’) – 1 Hyderabad FC (Joao Victor 88’)

Stat Pack

Points Table

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FC Goa plays first draw after a thrilling contest with Hyderabad FC

Navneet Soni — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:15:48 +0000

Goa, 18 December: FC Goa played a highly entertaining 1-1 draw with Hyderabad FC in the Hero Indian Super League 2021-22 fixture at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday. The result elevates the Nizams to second place in the points table after having dropped down to fourth owing to Chennaiyin FC’s win over Odisha FC earlier in the evening.Joel Chianese (54’) scored his first goal of the season, sending HFC into the lead with a brilliant header but Airan Cabrera (62’) equalised for FCG just after the hour mark.

The match started on a high tempo with both teams enjoying scoring opportunities early on. Amidst the high energy where tackles were flying in from both sets of players, Rohit Danu was the first to receive a yellow card on the night for a high boot in the 26th minute. Moments later, Seriton Fernandes got a yellow as well for arguing with the referee. It was Joel Chianese’s turn to receive a yellow after the half hour mark for simulation inside FC Goa’s box.

With a few minutes to halftime, Joao Victor became the third HFC player to receive a yellow in the first 45-minutes. A few moments later, Airan Cabrera found the back of the net after connecting with a sensational cross from Seriton, but the assistant referee adjudged him to be in an offside position and disallowed the goal.

The teams went into the halftime break on even terms. Post the resumption of the match, Asish Rai became the fourth HFC player to get a yellow card for a late challenge and an altercation with FCG players. Joel Chianese then finally broke the deadlock by leaping and heading in a sensational cross from Nikhil Poojary, six minutes before the hour mark.

Eight minutes later, Airan Cabrera equalized for FC Goa after Devendra Murgaonkar’s shot hit the right post and landed at the striker’s feet. He made no mistake in slotting the ball inside the net with the goalkeeper out of his position. Alberto Noguera and Sanson Pereira got a yellow card each in the second half.

At the 82nd minute mark, the Nizams were dealt a major blow following the departure of influential full-back Rai, who could not continue due to an injury. Bartholomew Ogbeche became the fifth HFC player to receive a yellow card for reacting aggressively to a foul. Laxmikant Kattimani then rescued his side with a sublime save from his fingertips, keeping out Noguera’s late attempt. Four minutes were added but there was no separating the two sides which shared the points on an eventful night.

Hyderabad FC will now face the bottom-placed SC East Bengal at the Athletic Stadium on Thursday while FC Goa are up against Odisha FC at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Friday.

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‘My hunger for success is non-negotiable’, says Ogbeche

Arjun Bangde — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:05:11 +0000

Ogbeche discusses his career highlights, Indian football and his targets at HFC…

Nigerian star Bart Ogbeche, who claimed an ISL double recently, completed his move to Hyderabad FC earlier this week. Giving us a peek into his mind, the 36-year-old opened up about his career, playing and winning trophies in India, his targets at Hyderabad FC, and more…

On the experience of playing at the FIFA World Cup…

Too much to talk about honestly, but the best part is obviously seeing the dream you once thought was far-fetched, become a reality.

On playing in different leagues across the world…

Adapting to a new environment, new teammates and different lifestyles is never easy. But I believe that along with discipline, hard work, and dedication, pliability is one of my biggest strengths.

The ISL is also pretty different to other leagues. From the climate in the country to restrictions on the number of foreigners, from competitive balance to unpredictability, the ISL is a real entertainer.

On winning the ISL Double in 2020-21 season…

Last season was really memorable and splendid to say the least, for everyone involved. Being able to win everything available, in the way that we did gives a feeling of pride and gratification that cannot be expressed in words.

On The growth of the ISL and football in India…

There is still a long way to go but yes, there has been tremendous improvement in many areas. The National Team is more competitive now in international competitions. The teams in the ISL have grown stronger not just locally but also on the international stage as shown by the recent performances by clubs in the AFC Champions League.

A lot of the credit has to go to the organizers, the Reliance Foundation, AIFF, FSDL, and all other dedicated sponsors.

On the most memorable moment in the ISL…

There have been quite a few in these years but I think helping NorthEast United to the playoffs for the very first time in the club’s history is going to stay with me for a long time.

On the most memorable moment in his career…

Has to be representing Nigeria, my National Team, at the FIFA World Cup.

On the hunger to achieve success with HFC…

There is this unquenchable hunger for success that is a part of my being and it is non-negotiable. Regardless of the circumstances and the uncertainties surrounding my future, my preparation for the next ISL season began just a couple of weeks after we were crowned the ISL Champions. So, I can promise that I will give my best in every game and training session at Hyderabad FC.

On working on his finishing…

I am thankful to God for blessing me with the talent and instinctiveness to score goals. But let me assure you, I put in a lot of hard work behind the scenes to stay prolific in front of goal.

On chasing goal-scoring records…

No. Not at all. The only thing that I think about in every day, in every training session, and every game is what best to do and how. I think about how to constantly improve myself and help my team win and achieve its goals.

On playing in a bio-bubble…

The simple fact that there is very little to distract you from your main goal really helps players give their best every day.

Waiting for fans…

I think I perform better with fans in the stadium. I believe that they are one of the driving forces for me and it is quite a different game without them. I sincerely hope that the situation gets better soon and that we can have fans back in the stadium like in most European countries.

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