Hyderabad FC was with out its most important striker, however that didn’t matter a lot. The ISL facet was too good for Aizawl FC within the opening match of Group B within the Super Cup soccer event right here on Sunday.
Hyderabad received 2-1. Joel Chianese and Joao Victor — from the penalty spot – scored in both half for the winner, whereas Ivan Veras decreased the margin for the I-League membership late into the harm time.
Aizawl did put up an excellent combat, however that wasn’t sufficient in opposition to a formidable opponent that was enjoying with out its prolific scorer Bartholomew Ogbeche. Hyderabad went on the offensive proper from the start, and with Abdul Rabeeh, who hails from this district (Malappuram), being a continuing menace on the right-wing, Aizawl’s defence was underneath strain.
It was Rabeeh who arrange the primary purpose. On a counter-attack, following a corner-kick, he sped away furiously from his personal half, overcame the Aizawl defenders, and launched an excellent move to a Chianese close to the sting of the field. The Australian would rating off a rebound; he had handed on the ball to Borja Gonzalez.
Six minutes into the second half, Hyderabad was awarded a penalty for a foul on Aaren D’Silva. Victor’s shot from the spot was a superb one.
Aizawl’s purpose got here off a stunning long-ranger by Veras, nevertheless it was far too late.
Later, East Bengal and Odisha FC drew 1-1 in what was the primary match within the event between two ISL groups. After Mobashir Rahman put the Kolkata group forward within the first half, Nandha Kumar equalised for Odisha.
The outcomes:
Hyderabad FC 2 (Joel Chianese 17, Joao Victor 51-pen) bt Aizawl FC 1 (Ivan Veras 90+6).
East Bengal 1 (Mobashir Rahman 38) drew with Odisha FC 1 (Nandha Kumar 73).
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com