Hyderabad FC in Indian Super League (ISL)
Sunil Chhetri’s 50th goal was not enough as Javier Severio and Joao Victor helped Hyderabad FC to beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 to stay on top of the Indian Super League.
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Sunil Chhetri’s historic goal went in vain as Hyderabad FC thrashed Bengaluru FC 2-1 to consolidate their lead at the top of the table in the Indian Super League at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Friday.
Chhetri became the all-time top scorer with his 50th goal, but by the time the legendary shooter’s name appeared in the scoresheet, Hyderabad were 2-0 up in the first half with goals from Javier Sievero (16th) and Joao Victor (30th). was going on. ,
The result means Hyderabad now have 29 points from 16 matches, four more than second-placed Jamshedpur FC, who have played two matches less. Bengaluru is in third place with 23 out of 16.
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The marquee clash got off to a flamboyant start as both the teams looked under pressure and did not allow the opponent to enjoy their possession. Hyderabad stitched together some good passes and such a move resulted in an early goal for the table toppers. Ogbeche tried to turn into a cross whipped from the left flank but couldn’t connect well, only for Siveiro to pull the trigger and beat Gurpreet Singh Sandhu for speed as the keeper hit him but it It was not enough to keep the ball out of the net.
Hyderabad built up the pressure after drawing first blood and doubled their lead at the half-hour mark, this time with a training ground drill working wonders. Souvik Chakraborty and Joao Victor combine from a free-kick, the latter moving to his right and firing home from a low shot that nestles into the bottom right corner.
In the second half, Bengaluru tried hard to get back into the game but could not deliver the goods in the last third as Hyderabad held on firmly. Bengaluru’s industry paid three minutes for full time when Chhetri became the all-time highest scorer in the league with his 50th goal.
Clayton Silva fed Udanta with a delectable ball to his right and Pacey crossed for winger Chhetri, who found the back of the net with an aplomb.
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