And the Hero of the Match goes to Sandeep Singh for his all-round contribution in today’s game
Determined defensive display!
Kerala Blasters and FC Goa played out a hard-fought draw in tonight’s contest in Bambolim. After both sides created opportunities early on, the Gaurs struck first through Jorge Ortiz’s stunning free-kick. However, Kibu Vicuna’s side came out all guns blazing in the second half and drew level through Rahul KP’s header. Juan Ferrando’s side were reduced to 10 after Ivan Gonzalez’s sending off but they managed to hold on to grab a point.
Highlights - Kerala Blasters 1-1 FC Goa - Match 68
With eyes on a confirmed playoff spot, Hyderabad FC face Jamshedpur FC in the [Indian Super League (ISL) on Sunday. The game will be played at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco.
Jamshedpur FC have been one of the many strong yet inconsistent sides in the league.
The Red Miners have managed to pull off big results against stronger sides but have faltered against sides they should have defeated. Jamshedpur are currently placed ninth in the ISL standings with 13 points from 12 games.
Hyderabad FC have looked like one of the most complete sides in the league. They have shown fantastic match fitness, team cohesion and tactical applicability. They occupy the fourth place at the moment with 17 points from 12 games.
Hyderabad FC 1-1 Jamshedpur FC
Hyderabad FC 1-1 Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur FC 3-1 Hyderabad FC
Jamshedpur FC form guide: L-W-L-L-L
Hyderabad FC form guide: L-W-W-D-D
The weekend action in the ISL will pit Bengaluru FC against Odisha FC in the second match of the double header Sunday.
The clash between the two sides in the lower half of the standings takes place at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao.
The former ISL champions Bengaluru FC are going through a rough patch in their ISL campaign. They have failed to win a single match of their last six, losing five and drawing one.
Sunil Chhetri and co. will be determined to get their season back on track and rise higher on the ISL standings. The Blues have fallen down to the seventh position with 13 points from twelve matches.
Odisha are the current lowest-placed team on the ISL points table with a tally of seven points from 12 matches.
They have only won once in the season which was the victory over Kerala Blasters earlier this month.
Head coach Stuart Baxter’s men have shown glimpses of resilience in the recent matches and have two draws and a win in their previous four matches.
The two sides have clashed on seven occasions in the past seasons of the Indian Super League.
Odisha FC (earlier known as Delhi Dynamos FC) have beaten Bengaluru FC two times whereas the Blues have clinched five victories. None of the seven matches between them have ended in draws.
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC
“While the team has performed well in the last two games, we switched off at times and we need to rectify that. But I’m confident the elusive win isn’t far away.”
Hyderabad (3rd) have taken 170 shots so far this season.
Jamshedpur (9th) have taken almost 40 shots fewer in their 12 games.
Odisha FC have conceded 14 of their 19 goals in the first half, the most by any team in the ISL in the given period. Unlocked.
Neither teams could break the deadlock even as Hyderabad FC’s Aridane Santana is deemed the Hero of the Match.
Jamshedpur FC had more shots but only one on target. Hyderabad FC also got just two shots on target.
Jamshedpur FC compared to Hyderabad FC had more shots but only one on target.
Aridane Santana is the Hero of the Match after his tireless performance up front for Hyderabad FC.
Farukh Choudhary wins the DHL Winning Pass of the Match award for his brilliant cross to Valskis.
Bengaluru FC vs Odisha FC
“Sometimes things don’t work out the way we want. Last time we had 11 clean sheets, this time we have only two. Football can be cruel but we have to take responsibility, I have to do that. We have the same mindset and we want to score more. We go out there trying to score, you open up at the back, that’s what has happened this year I feel.”
Dramatic end to the game with Gurpreet making a big save and Daniel, Chhetri and Opseth missing big chances. Eric Paartalu headed in the equaliser for Bengaluru. Arshdeep Singh came up big saves throughout the game. Diego Mauricio found the back of the net from close range to give Odisha the lead.
Bengaluru FC’s winless streak continued as they managed a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash on Sunday at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa.
Diego Mauricio had broken the deadlock in the eighth minute from Manuel Ownu’s assist but Erik Paartalu equalised for the Blues in the 82nd minute to earn the South Indian club at least a point.
And for helping Bengaluru FC avoid defeat with his energetic display and assist, Cleiton Silva takes home the Hero of the Match accolade!
"It was simple, try to play attacking football and keep the ball. I think the first goal got to the players and they were down but in the second half, they went for it completely.
"Now, the only thing is to try and work with our juniors, give them opportunities and prepare them for the future.
"For today’s game, it was very important to get those three points. It was a crazy game. When we talk about philosophy, if you see the reserve team play, we want to play possession-based football. It will take some time for that to get to the first team.
“We still don’t want to give up, seven games in hand. Hyderabad, Jamshedpur was a draw too. Except for Mumbai and ATK, all other teams are close. Winning the game today would have been great but we have to keep fighting. But we have to try and give more time to the youngsters.”