Mohun Bagan Super Giant produced scintillating fireworks during the festive week as they recorded a sublime 2-0 win against hosts Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The Mariners moved to second place in the points table after gaining 13 points from six matches, just three points behind top-placed Bengaluru FC (16). Looking for a second successive win, Hyderabad FC are now 11th in the standings with four points from the six matches they have played so far. The Jose Molina coached team completed this victory with utmost professionalism, scoring a goal each in both halves and defending diligently as per their plans to keep Hyderabad FC's fast-paced attack at bay.
The visitors took advantage of the chances they created, showed neat finishing and played to their strengths to secure the three points.
After a cagey start, with defender Subhasish Bose shown a yellow card in the 28th minute, the Calcutta club made progress in the match for the first time thanks to a goal from Manvir Singh in the 37th minute.
The two sides battled for possession in the middle of the park before midfield dynamo Anirudh Thapa opted to unleash his creative genius by prodding open the Hyderabad FC backline with his crafty through ball.
The delivery was launched towards Manvir, who was already sprinting and struggling with an incredible dilemma. Before this goal, he had found the back of the net four times against Hyderabad FC, which is his most against any opponent in the competition.
However, the forward had gone seven games without also conceding the back of the net, and he ended that streak by picking the ball with his feet, showing exemplary control to round goalkeeper Lalbiakhlua Jongte and to shoot the ball in from the center of the ball. box to open the score for the game.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant was a force to be reckoned with in the attacking half and as such, numerous chances were bound to come their way.
It came in the form of a free kick in the 55th minute, as attacking midfielder Greg Stewart stepped up, who curled the ball into the penalty area with perfect pace, which was then met by Bose and hammered home to put the lead into the box double. agreement.
The Mariners then resorted to consolidating their lead by playing a fairly safe game to close out the remainder of the 40 or so minutes and walk back home with another crucial win in their kitty.
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