Vasco ∙ Be sure to ‘kiss’ the new champions at the ISL Trophy this time. Hyderabad FC will take on Kerala Blasters in the final. Despite losing 1–0 to strong ATK Mohan Bagan in the second quarter, Hyderabad FC took advantage of a 3–1 win in the first quarter to advance to the final. Bagan’s goal scorer is Roy Krishna.
At the end of both the quarters, Hyderabad took a 3–2 lead and advanced to the final on the 20th at Fatorda. In the second quarter, ATK Bagan came out disappointed despite winning the second half. This is the first time that Hyderabad FC has reached the ISL final. The Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, lost in the finals in 2014 and 2016. Hyderabad FC, who started playing in the ISL in 2019, lost their play-off berth for the 2020–21 season between the cup and the lip. When the Blasters and Hyderabad meet in this final, the name of a new team will be added to the list of ISL winners.
Fighting Bagan
Bagan, who was determined to pay off 2 goals in the first quarter, intensified his attack from the start and Hyderabad were completely on the defensive. Prabhir Das and Roy Krishna, who created half-chances in the forward line, tested the patience of the Hyderabad defense. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani’s saves also came to the rescue of Hyderabad.
In the 22nd minute, Baganu was disappointed when the ball flew over the post which was deflected by Liston Colosso. As the goal came, the players on both teams came out with rough tactics. The players, including Hyderabad superstar Bartholomew Ogbache, were sent off at the break.
In the 50th minute too, Kattimani saved the goal of Prabhir Das and Roy Krishna. Roy Krishna, who received a shot from Prabhir Das, had only the job of hitting the ball into the net. But Kattimani’s hands once more came to the rescue of Hyderabad.
Roy Krishna Baganu’s goal was given the lead from Colosso’s pass when the game was almost certain to draw (79 ‘). In the next 10 minutes, Bagan stepped up the pressure for the second goal but Hyderabad held on. Despite the chances, including corner kicks during the injury, Bagan failed to score the second goal. Despite losing the match, Hyderabad reached the final on the strength of the score in the first quarter!
English Summary: ATK Mohun Bagan Vs Hyderabad FC ISL 2021-22 2nd Semi Final, 2nd Leg – Live
