Durand Cup 2021: Gokulam Kerala defeat Hyderabad FC

Defending Champions Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC) displayed an attacking model of soccer to defeat Hyderabad FC 1-0 in a one hundred and thirtieth Durand Cup Group D encounter on the Kalyani stadium on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Ghanian ahead Rahim Osumanu scored the one purpose for Gokulam.
Gokulam began proceedings with very constructive intent. They performed an attacking recreation from the phrase go and created fairly a number of probabilities to attain. Early on within the first half, GKFC had the primary main probability when Rahim Osumanu had the ball proper in entrance of the Hyderabad FC (HFC) purpose however he couldn’t put it previous goalkeeper Lalbiakhlua Jongte.
A couple of minutes later, GKFC had one other golden alternative, courtesy a wonderful cross by Osumanu however Emil Benny failed to attain. Though Hyderabad had extra of the ball, Gokulam had the higher probabilities at purpose. Jongte did properly to maintain it goalless at half time.
In the second half, Gokulam picked up from the place they left off, and made an affect instantly. Jongte made a terrific save however Osumanu had the ball on 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 acquired his marching orders, leaving the Malabarians a person down.
A rejuvenated Hyderabad staff went all weapons blazing within the closing 30 minutes and performed an attacking recreation. But GKFC goalkeeper Ajmal PA made certain to maintain a clear sheet and win 3 factors for his aspect.
Gokulam Kerala’s captain and Afghan nationwide Sharif M Mohammad was adjudged the Man of the Match, for his all-round effort.
It can be a double header tomorrow with Jamshedpur FC taking over FC Goa and Army Green Football Team will play towards Sudeva Delhi FC in two Group B encounters.