Defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC) displayed an aggressive model of soccer to beat Hyderabad FC 1-0 within the a hundred and thirtieth Durand Cup Group D match at Kalyani Stadium on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Ghanian ahead Rahim Osumanu scored the one purpose in Gokulam.
Gokulam began the proceedings with a really optimistic intention. He performed an attacking sport with the phrase go and created loads of possibilities to attain. At the beginning of the primary half, GKFC had their first large probability when Rahim Osumanu had the ball proper in entrance of Hyderabad FC’s (HFC) purpose, however he couldn’t place it in entrance of goalkeeper Lalbiakhlua Jongte.
A couple of minutes later, GKFC had one other golden alternative, courtesy a sleek cross by Osumanu, however Emil Benny failed to attain. Though Hyderabad had extra of the ball, Gokulam had higher possibilities to attain. Jongte did nicely to maintain him goalless until half time.
In the second half, Gokulam picked up the tempo from the place he left off, and made an prompt influence. Jongte made a superb protection however Osumanu took the ball on a rebound. He made no mistake and broke the impasse within the forty sixth minute.
The match took one other fascinating flip a minute later when GKFC’s Emil Benny obtained his second yellow card and obtained his marching orders, leaving the Malabarians one man down.
A rejuvenated Hyderabad workforce blew up all weapons within the final half-hour and performed an attacking sport. But GKFC goalkeeper Ajmal PA made certain to maintain a clear sheet and gained 3 factors for his aspect.
Gokulam Kerala captain and Afghan nationwide Sharif M Mohammed was adjudged the person of the match for his all-round effort.
Tomorrow will probably be a double header the place Jamshedpur FC will tackle FC Goa and Army Green soccer workforce will play in opposition to Sudeva Delhi FC in two Group B matches.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
