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Hyderabad Vs East Bengal Highlights: Hyderabad FC faced East Bengal FC on Saturday, December 28, at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad. Get all the match updates right here
Hello everyone! We’re back with another live blog, bringing you an exciting match between the table-bottom teams, Hyderabad FC and East Bengal FC. Stay tuned for all the updates right here.
HFC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath
“There will not be much changes in the squad and the goal will be to secure full points in this game (in the Indian Super League). We are focused and motivated to build consistency at the end of the year.”
Both teams line up for the national anthem, a moment filled with emotion and goosebumps. The stadium buzzes with energy, alive with the cheers of a vibrant crowd.
The ISL clash between Hyderabad and East Bengal kicks off with the home side starting the game. We're all set to see who will take control in the opening minutes.
Hyderabad looks to maintain possession early, but East Bengal wins it back and attempts to build from the back. Under Bruzon, East Bengal has lost only twice, both times to Odisha FC.
Out of nowhere, the game picks up pace, with both teams cranking up the intensity.Hyderabad is clearing their lines just in time as East Bengal keeps pushing into the final third. It's been a quiet affair until now, with little in the way of exciting chances or near-misses.
In the 28th minute, Hyderabad FC's goalkeeper attempts to clear the ball but ends up kicking Cleiton in the abdomen. However, the referee decides against awarding a foul or issuing a booking, as Cleiton had already been flagged offside before the challenge.
In the 42nd minute, Nandhakumar tries to switch things up with a curled ball from the right to the left. But Vishnu's cutback from the left is quickly shut down by Hyderabad FC.
The first half wraps up at 45' with the referee blowing for half-time as Hyderabad FC and East Bengal go into the break level at 0-0. It라이브 바카라 been a scrappy 45 minutes with both teams having their moments, but nothing to really get excited about.
Hyderabad FC had a few corners and free kicks but couldn’t capitalize, while East Bengal also had some chances but struggled to break down the defense. The fourth official added 3 minutes of extra time, but neither side could find the back of the net before the whistle.
The second half begins with a chance for Hyderabad FC in the 47th minute. Goddard delivers a cross from the right, and Correia goes for an overhead kick. However, his effort goes off-target, and the chance fails to trouble Gill.
In the 57th minute, East Bengal push forward with Nandhakumar receiving the ball at the edge of the box. However, he loses possession within seconds, and Hyderabad quickly clears their lines.
Meanwhile, in the 55th minute, the match seems to have slowed down in midfield, with the ball moving around the center of the park without causing much trouble for either side.
Finally, we have the first goal! Cleiton Silva steps up to take a free-kick, which rattles the crossbar. But Jeakson Singh is quick to pounce on the rebound, slotting it into the net to give East Bengal the lead in the 64th minute.
And just when everything was slipping away for hosts, Manoj Mohammad became the hero in the 90th minute, calmly slotting home a left-footed shot from the left side of the box to bring Hyderabad FC level. The goal set the Hyderabad crowd alight, celebrating the crucial equalizer.
Manoj Mohammad's dramatic late equalizer denies East Bengal a win, as the visitors are held to a draw at the Gachibowli (GMC Balayogi Athletic) Stadium on Saturday.
That's all from this match. We'll see you all with another live blog. Until then, bye bye.