90+6' Late corner for HFC! Sahil Tavora whips in a ball into the crowd near the 6-yard box. Bartholomew Ogbeche runs in, leaps and heads it straight to the keeper. What an ending to this game. Mostly the last attempt of the game as well.
90+4' No threat at all. A cross comes in from the right flank into the SCEB box. Joao Victor tries to head it into the far post but the ball balloons towards Arindam Bhattacharja who pouches it comfortably.
90' +2' Nice save! Arindam Bhattacharja has been kept on his toes in the final stage of this game. A loopy cross comes in from the right hand side but the keeper jumps and punches it away.
90' Added Time: 7 Minutes.
87' Nice attempt. HFC asking all the questions now. Bartholomew Ogbeche gets the ball outside the box on the right side. He goes onto his left foot and tries to curl one into the back of the net but hits it straight towards the keeper.
85' Shot with fire! Sahil Tavora gets the ball outside the box on the right side. He lines himself up and drills a shot towards the goal. It was hit with good power but it was straight to the keeper. Arindam Bhattacharja stands his ground and saves it out, just for his defender to get back and clear it away.
82' Just off the target. SCEB could've taken the lead here if Balwant Singh had hit that on the target. Mohammad Rafique puts in a lovely cross from the right flank and towards the far post. Laxmikant Kattimani comes out of his line and tries to punches it away but misses it by a long way. The ball falls to Balwant Singh but he heads it wide.
81' Foul. Balwant Singh tries to get past Chinglensana Singh at the halfway line but gets fouled in the process and earns a free-kick. The ball just goes forward for a throw-in off the set-piece.
80' Substitution! Another change for SCEB! Getting some fresh legs for the final 10 minutes of the game. The goal scorer, Amir Dervisevic, makes way for Wahengbam Luwang now.
78' Substitution. More changes for SCEB! Daniel Gomes comes in for Raju Gaikwad and Naorem Singh replaces Lalrinliana Hnamte.
75' Physio is out! Arindam Bhattacharja goes down near his goal and the physio come out to have a look. It takes some time to nurse the keeper but he is up and now has to deal with a corner kick. But nothing comes off the corner.
71' Nice ball! Amir Dervisevic whips in a good ball into the box towards the far post. Juanan heads it out to safety. Sourav Das tries to be ambitious and takes it on the volley and kicks it wayward.
68' Change. Flurry of changes for HFC as Hitesh Sharma and Edu Garcia are done for tonight and Aaren D'Silva and Juanan take their places.
66' Throw in. Raju Gaikwad puts a long throw-in inside the box but HFC defenders' are strong as they flick out for a corner.
64' Double change. Now, SCEB make changes as Amarjit Kiyam and Daniel Chukwu makes way for Thongkhosiem Haokip and Balwant Singh. Fresh leg ahead for SCEB.
61' Change. Javier Siverio now comes in for Joel Chianese as HFC make another substitution.
57' Effective change. The idea of bringing Sahil Tavora in midfield has given HFC much more composure in middle and they are making threatening runs more frequently.
53' Another chance for HFC. Edu Garcia has a big chance to whip this one in the far post but the ball is just wide and he had to dive to reach across.
51' Chance. HFC are on the hunt as Akash Mishra is stationed on the left flank. He skips past his challenge and tries to hit it with a tight angle but ends up side netting it instead. He is lively so far in this half .
49' Foul. Joyner Lourenco fouls Akash Mishra as he tries to win the ball back in the opposition half but his hand was high and the referee awards a free kick.
HALF TIME: Hyderabad FC 1-1 SC East Bengal
45' Foul! Joel Chianese tries to win the ball inside the box but Raju Gaikwad heads it low and he does not make any contact with the ball but rather with the player. The referee blows the whistle against Chianese and all of HFC players' are disappointed as they ask for a penalty.
45' Added Time: 2 Minutes.
44' Wrong choice from Mishra. Akash Mishra is charging the counter-attack and he takes on the defender on the left flank. He has a chance to put the ball inside the box as there were 3 players waiting but he instead pulls it back and SCEB till then intercepts it.
40' Hits the crossbar!SCEB are asking questions as well! They are counter-attacking really well. Daniel Chukwu's first touch is sloppy and the ball rolls in front of Mohammad Rafique who is charging inside the box. He hits it first time but hits the crossbar. What a chance!
HFC equalize and it is all square before the half time. Who else but it is Bartholomew Ogbeche yet again who gets his side back into the game. What a player he has been for HFC! Aniket Jadhav again puts a nice flat cross inside the 6-yard box and Bartholomew Ogbeche is standing right in the middle. The defender in front of him mistimes his jump and Ogbeche takes advantage of him. An easy flick for him and the ball ends in the back of the net. Game on!
34' Free kick! HFC get a free kick on the left flank and Edu Garcia whips a cross but no threat comes off it. That gives a counter-attacking chance for SCEB but Daniel Chukwu had a tight angle to question the keeper and he puts it wide of the post.
28' Chance! A huge chance for Daniel Chukwu to get another goal but he fails to hit it on target. Chukwu gets a nice through ball on the left flank and suddenly he is 1-on-1 with the keeper. He opens up and tries to guide it on the far post but his shot is well wide. Huge, huge chance for SCEB.
25' No dangerAfter getting the first goal. SCEB stay on the front foot with the momentum on their side. Joyner Lourenco puts in a deep ball from the right flank but it is too deep for anyone to get at the end of it.
20' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL! Amir Dervisevic (SC East Bengal)
SCEB take the lead here and they have the upper hand. A set-piece can truly change the trajectory of the game. It is Amir Dervisevic who breaks the deadlock. A free-kick from outside the box on the left hand side. Amir Dervisevic stands behind it. Mohammad Rafique dummies over it and Amir Dervisevic runs in and fires in a shot over the wall. The defenders in the wall duck under it which allows the ball to go through. Laxmikant Kattimani gets his right hand to it but the power of the shot is such that it ends up inside the net
17' FoulJoel Chianese passes it to the right flank where Rohit Danu has ample space in front of him. But he could not get past the charging defender and got a free-kick for his side. But nothing comes off it as Danu overcooks his cross from the right flank.
13' Nice stop! HFC get a corner but nothing comes off it but they remain on the front foot. Joel Chianese receives a lovely through ball inside the box on the left side. He takes a touch in front of him and shoots it low towards the near post. Arindam Bhattacharja does well to pouch it.
10' Poor from Daniel Chukwu! Lalrinliana Hnamte gets the ball on the left flank. There are three defenders around him. Daniel Chukwu asks for the ball outside the box. Lalrinliana Hnamte passes it to him but Daniel Chukwu ends up focusing on keeping his marker away and the ball goes past him.
7' Good defending! Chinglensana Singh floats the ball forward. Joel Chianese heads in through for Bartholomew Ogbeche but the defenders were calm to clear off the danger.
6' Keeping possession! SCEB enjoy some time with the ball in their own half. Amir Dervisevic tries to set free Lalrinliana Hnamte on the left flank but HFC defender is on his toes and clears it away. SCEB get the possession back but they give it away too soon.
3' Tight on the left. HFC have most of the possession. But they sticking to the left side of the pitch and give away several throw-ins. Nothing comes off it for SCEB though. HFC are unable to find the final pass till now.
2' On the front foot! HFC get the ball forward immediately but Aniket Jadhav fails to keep it play and gives away a throw-in in the opposition half.
1' Let's football! HFC get us underway. They will attack from left to right.
SCEB (Starting XI): Arindam Bhattacharja (GK/C), Tomislav Mrcela, Joyner Lourenco, Hira Mondal, Raju Gaikwad, Mohammad Rafique, Sourav Das, Amir Dervisevic, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Amarjit Kiyam, Daniel Chukwu.
HFC (Starting XI): Laxmikant Kattimani (GK), Chinglensana Singh, Akash Mishra, Joao Victor (C), Aniket Jadhav, Edu Garcia, Hitesh Sharma, Nikhil Poojary, Joel Chianese, Bartholomew Ogbeche, Rohit Danu.
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HFC equalize and it is all square before the half time. Who else but it is Bartholomew Ogbeche yet again who gets his side back into the game. What a player he has been for HFC! Aniket Jadhav again puts a nice flat cross inside the 6-yard box and Bartholomew Ogbeche is standing right in the middle. The defender in front of him mistimes his jump and Ogbeche takes advantage of him. An easy flick for him and the ball ends in the back of the net. Game on!
SCEB take the lead here and they have the upper hand. A set-piece can truly change the trajectory of the game. It is Amir Dervisevic who breaks the deadlock. A free-kick from outside the box on the left hand side. Amir Dervisevic stands behind it. Mohammad Rafique dummies over it and Amir Dervisevic runs in and fires in a shot over the wall. The defenders in the wall duck under it which allows the ball to go through. Laxmikant Kattimani gets his right hand to it but the power of the shot is such that it ends up inside the net