Bawirousang Hrangmingtam and Laldawlkima Lalngaihawma grabbed a brace each as Pune City unleashed a goal blitz and played Payyade out of the park. Such was their dominance that Payyade was lucky only to lose 6-1!

It all began when Hrangmintham headed home from a free kick in the 13th minute to open the floodgates. Tihe rest of the game was all Pune City as they controlled possession and didn’t allow Payyade to settle into the game. Pune City bagged three more goals as Lalngaihawma scored in the 32nd and 41st minutes respectively with Akhil Rawat’s 36th minute goal sandwiched in between.

Lalngaihawma was in sublime form as he breached Payyade’s defence on a regular basis. The 4-0 scoreline at the end of the first half reflected Pune City’s dominance as they virtually ran riot! Asadul Khan — one half of Payyade’s fab four — did reduce the deficit in the 51st minute but by then it was too little too late.

Hrangmingtam and C. Johnson Singh hit home in the 74th and 80th minutes respectively to round off what was an impressive win for Pune City. The fact that it came against a team which looked unstoppable in the earlier league phase make it even more impressive!

It was simply a super six performance by Pune City’s youngsters as they played a team renowned for their technical prowess and attacking ability out of the park. A quick glimpse at Payyade’s form book in the league phase and you’d know as to how important this win is for Pune City. Apart from Khan’s goal they virtually had nothing to take in terms of positives.

Pune City has fired a warning shot to their future opponents with this demolition act and it would be interesting to see as to whether they can keep up the winning momentum for the remaining games of the playoffs.

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Asadul Khan, Bishoo Thapa, Michael Idewele and Sumedh K. — the fab four — were the architects for the resounding victory. Khan scored in the 16th and 64th minutes respectively to cap off a brilliant individual performance.

He tormented Warriors throughout and was a thorn in their flesh! Sumedh’s workman-like effort was worth it’s weight in gold. The margin of victory could have been much more if it wasn’t for some dogged defending from Warriors.

As the first half finished 1-0 to Payyade they switched gears in the second and found the net thrice. Thapa and Idewele scored in the 57th and 74th minutes to add to Khan’s goal and complete a resounding win. Khan’s goal celebration — a spectacular back flip — was a treat to watch!

Warriors was no match for the table toppers who attacked relentlessly and carved them open on umpteen occasions.

Payyade has fired a warning shot to their potential opponents in the playoffs!

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Nico and Manish Shetty scored twice and Michael Idewele and Asadul Khan found the net in the 6-1 rout. Rohan D’Cunha’s 40th-minute goal was the sole positive for ICL ‘A’. Payyade dominated from start to finish in what was effectively a one-sided contest.

Idewele was the lynchpin in attack as he tormented ICL ‘A’ with his pace and vision. Nico and Idewele combined to form a lethal partnership as they created numerous goalscoring chances. Payyade drew first blood as Shetty’s deflected shot went in in the 21st minute.

The ICL ‘A’ defence creaked at the seams! D’Cunha took advantage of a goalkeeping error and equalized. Nico scored in the 47th minute and restored Payyade’s lead to burst the bubble of optimism. The first half was 2-1 to Payyade.

Payyade unleashed a goal blitz as Idewele and Nico scored in the 50th and 52 minutes respectively. As Shetty made it 5-1 in the 66th minute…Payyade had bulldozed through the opposition!

Bishow Thapa impressed with quicksilver dribbling and was a joy to watch. As the Payyade goalkeeper cleared Kunal Mane’s lob off the line…ICL ‘A’ knew it just wasn’t their day!

Asadul Khan slammed home a goal in the 89th minute to put the icing on the cake!

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