Bartholomew Ogbeche produced a classic efficiency as Hyderabad FC reclaimed the highest spot within the Indian Super League (ISL), after beating FC Goa 3-1 on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Thursday.
Ogbeche, who had beforehand scored solely three targets within the season coming into the sport, put Hyderabad in entrance on two events earlier than sealing the end result on the finish.
Halicharan Narzary picked out Ogbeche from the left flank, and the Nigerian striker positioned his header to perfection to present Hyderabad FC the lead within the twentieth minute.
Goa received its first actual likelihood within the twenty eighth minute when Edu Bedia performed an impressive move from deep in midfield, however Noah Sadaoui couldn’t discover the precise contact.
The half-chance led to a interval of domination for the Goans. Hyderabad FC was completely happy to take a seat again, get right into a compact form, and watch for the half-time whistle. The half ended with Hyderabad FC main 1-0.
In the 54th minute, Sadaoui and Iker Guarrotxena mixed to check Hyderabad FC’s goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh, who made a terrific save to disclaim Guarrotxena’s volley after choosing up a move from the left.
Moments later, FC Goa got here up with the same transfer however discovered success. Sadaoui held up the ball on the left earlier than floating it for a dashing Redeem Tlang to energy the ball into the again of the web and degree the rating.
The recreation had opened up by now, and Hyderabad FC had a terrific likelihood to take the lead a couple of minutes later, due to Joel Chianese, however his shot was cleared off the road by Aibanbha Dohling. Sadaoui was discovering plenty of pleasure on the left flank within the second half, and Hyderabad FC appeared to don’t have any solutions for him. On one event it appeared like he’d arrange Mohamed Fares to take the lead, however the purpose was chalked offside.
Goa loved many of the possession however wasn’t capable of flip that into targets. Ogbeche made them pay for it by placing Hyderabad within the lead within the 79th minute. The ISL’s all-time high goalscorer received on the tip of a rebound and smashed the ball into the roof of the web to present Hyderabad FC the lead. He received his hat-trick within the ninetieth minute with a chic header, confirming all three factors for Hyderabad FC.
Hyderabad subsequent will host Chennaiyin FC in Hyderabad on January 12. Goa will likely be up subsequent towards NorthEast United FC on January 15.
