Bengaluru FC and Sreenidi Deccan FC, Hyderabad, performed out a 1-1 attract a Group A encounter of the Super Cup on the EMS Stadium on Saturday.
Both objectives got here within the first half through the battle between two runners-up sides in two completely different leagues this season. While Bengaluru have just lately misplaced the Indian Super League title to ATK Mohun Bagan, Hyderabad’s Sreenidi Deccan messed it up on the enterprise finish to complete in second place behind RoundGlass Punjab.
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Bengaluru FC, nevertheless, had a great season — they began it by successful the Durand Cup and dished out a superb show within the remaining stretches of the ISL to narrowly miss out on the title. Against Sreenidi, they began on a optimistic observe, retaining possession and making an attempt to construct from behind.
Prabir Das discovered Indian nationwide staff captain, Sunil Chhetri within the opening minutes with a well-measured cross, however the Bengaluru FC skipper couldn’t discover the again of the online as his try went over the crossbar.
Bengaluru, nevertheless, took the lead within the eighth minute. Wing-back Roshan Singh dribbled previous two defenders and rushed into the penalty field and squared a ball to Javi Martinez. While the Spaniard’s shot went straight into the fumbling fingers of the Sreenidi goalkeeper Aryan Lamba, the rebound fell in the best way of Bengaluru strikers and lastly, it was smashed into the again of the online by Javi Martinez himself.
Sreenidi Deccan FC got here again stronger with some good efforts by their winger Rosenberg Gabriel, who was a supply of hassle for the Bengaluru defence.
The Hyderabad facet levelled the rating within the twenty second minute. Afghan worldwide Faysal Shahesteh acquired the ball on the fringe of the penalty field from teammate Ankira and scored with a nice placement on the far publish. The ball took a slight deflection off a defender earlier than leaving National Team common Gurpreet Singh Sandhu beneath the bar completely bewildered.
Sreenidhi Deccan FC have been good to look at at any time when they launched. The second half was eventful, with each groups making an attempt to interrupt the impasse.
During the closing levels, Sunil Chhetri had a possibility, however his header was off the mark.
Kerala Blasters beat RoundGlass Punjab
RoundGlass Punjab FC (RGPFC) suffered a 3-1 loss in opposition to Kerala Blasters FC of their first match of the Super Cup 2023 on the EMS Corporation Stadium on Saturday.
Dimitrios Diamantakos, Nishu Kumar and Rahul Okay.P discovered the online for the staff from Kerala whereas Krishnananda Singh scored the comfort aim for RoundGlass Punjab FC.
RGPFC Head Coach Staikos Vergetis named a powerful lineup for his or her first match after securing the I League trophy. I League Goalkeeper of the season Kiran Kumar Limbu began in aim. Hmingthanmawia and Suresh Meitei began as centre-halves whereas Khaimingthang Lhungdim and Mohammed Salah have been the wingbacks.
Freddy Lallawmawma, Juan Carlos Nellar, Brandon Vanlalremdika and Maheson Singh began in midfield whereas the assault line was headed by I League Hero of the season Luka Majcen and I League midfielder of the season Juan Mera Gonzalez. KBFC additionally fielded their regulars within the opening match of the match of their residence state.
RGPFC have been capable of keep possession within the preliminary exchanges and have been withstanding the stress from each the sphere and the stands as the house staff had an enormous Manjappada help within the stands. The first probability of the half got here for KBFC when a Vibin Mohanan set piece was met by Victor Mongil, however the defender mistimed his bounce and the try went broad.
Both groups have been taking part in with attacking intent as they have been creating possibilities in each halves of the pitch. Juan Mera confirmed his class as he went on a solo run deceiving two KBFC defenders along with his cheeky ability however a well timed interception from the defender made certain the rating remained goalless.
The KBFC attackers have been discovering good positions however the RGPFC defence stood agency to disclaim the house facet any clear-cut possibilities. RGPFC keeper Kiran Kumar Limbu additionally made a save from Saurav Mandal. Sahal Abdul Samad was making life troublesome for the RGPFC defence.
KBFC broke the impasse within the forty first minute via a penalty from Dimitrios Diamantakos. Saurav Mandal was fouled contained in the field by Khaimingthang Lhungdim and the penalty was transformed by the Greek ahead wrong-footing the RGPFC keeper.
Coach Staikos Vergetis introduced in Krishnananda Singh for Maheson Singh to shore up the wings for RGPFC within the second half. RGPFC had a great shout for a penalty within the 52nd minute when Krishnananda Singh was introduced down, however the referee didn’t budge to the actual play.
KBFC doubled their lead within the 54th minute via Nishu Kumar. Saurav Mandal attacked via the precise flank and in the reduction of a cross to the centre of the field which was missed by Sahal Abdul Samad however it fell for Nishu Kumar whose first-time shot discovered the highest nook.
KBFC appeared to dictate the tempo of the match however RGPFC have been taking part in with the intent to shut the hole. They had an opportunity within the seventieth minute as Luka Majcen and Krishnananda Singh mixed however they did not convert. RGPFC halved the deficit quickly after within the 74th minute.
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Juan Mera confirmed his silky abilities and crossed the ball from the precise flank to seek out Krishnananda Singh who completed expertly to maintain the sport alive. RGPFC elevated the stress on KBFC’s defence with a purpose to discover the equaliser. They had a few good possibilities to seek out the equaliser however they might not end the assaults as KBFC’s defence appeared confused.
KBFC slowed down the sport by bringing in Mario Leskovic and Jeakson Singh whereas RGPFC introduced in recent legs within the type of Ajay Chhetri and Ashis Pradhan. Rahul Okay.P had an opportunity to complete the sport within the ninetieth minute however his effort was saved by Kiran Kumar. It was Rahul Okay.P. who completed off the sport within the fifth minute of harm time by ending previous the RGPFC keeper.
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