Durand Cup 2022: ISL Champions Hyderabad FC crush Chennaiyin FC 3-1
During an exciting evening at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Friday, Hyderabad FC recorded back-to-back triumphs in the Durand Cup by defeating fellow ISL side Chennaiyin FC 3-1. The match took place on Friday.
Full Time!@HydFCOfficial registers a sensational comeback win as @ChennaiyinFC disappointing run continues.#HFC 3-1 #CFC#HFCCFC #KLS#DurandCup 🏆#IndianOilDurandCup 🏆#DurandCup2022 🏆#131stIndianOilDurandCup 🏆#IndianFootballForwardTogether 🤝#IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/tZvkdka8CH
— Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) August 26, 2022
Anirudh Thapa (42’) opened the scoring for the Marina Machans but Joao Victor (56’ pen) and Bart Ogbeche (64’, 74’) helped Hyderabad fight back and register all three points from this crucial clash.
This victory propels Hyderabad to the top of Group C of the Durand Cup, with six points from their first two games. Manolo Marquez made up to eight changes to his starting lineup from the last game, and it was clear as the players in yellow and black took their time getting started.
The game began slowly and sedately, with neither club creating a clear opportunity until Thapa sprang up inside HFC’s box to amazingly finish a long ball from midfield minutes before halftime.
This left Hyderabad behind by one goal at the half, and the Head Coach made adjustments. Bartholomew Ogbeche, Sahil Tavora, and Nikhil Poojary all entered the game and had an immediate effect.
✨️ #HFCCFC in numbers!
— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) August 26, 2022
All 3️⃣ points in the bag 👊#IndianOilDurandCup #మనహైదరాబాద్ #HyderabadFC 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/NAG6wnVwJ4
And it was a set-piece that put them in front. Mohammad Yasir from 30-yards out on the right floated one into a dangerous area and Ogbeche was left unmarked. He scored from close range, then added a third 10 minutes later.
The depleted Chennaiyin side found it too tough to handle as Lalchungnunga Chhangte, who came off the bench, set up Ogbeche for a bullet header to double their lead.
In the last minutes, the Marina Machans pressed aggressively in search of a goal. However, the goalie stopped Ajith’s low, powerful effort from outside the box. Petar Sliskovic struck the crossbar, and Chennaiyin had a number of late half-chances, but Hyderabad held on to secure all three points in a tense match at the Khuman Lampak Stadium.
FT: HFC 3⃣ – 1⃣ CFC #HFCCFC #AllInForChennaiyin #IndianOilDurandCup #DurandCup2022 pic.twitter.com/LsO7nd89DL
— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) August 26, 2022
Manolo’s men are back in action when they take on home-side NEROCA FC on Tuesday, August 30 and Brdaric’s men will next square off against I-League side TRAU FC on September 1.
🔝 of the Table!
— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) August 26, 2022
But plenty more work to do… 💪#HFCCFC #IndianOilDurandCup #మనహైదరాబాద్ #HyderabadFC 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/StuArKF0xG
