Hyderabad FC 0-2 Mumbai City: Report, Ratings & Reaction as The Islanders End Hyderabad's Unbeaten Run

Sunday’s Indian Super League motion kicked off with a cracker, as Sixth-placed Hyderabad FC (who have been unbeaten) confronted league-leaders Mumbai Metropolis FC. Hyderabad had turned up the warmth in opposition to East Bengal final day out, however Mumbai’s winning-streak went chilly in opposition to the 10 males of Jamshedpur FC.

A superb conflict was brewing, and right here’s what we manufactured from it:

Report

The match began off a bit slowly by way of possibilities, however there was a correct firework within the 38th minute when Bipin Singh cushioned Ahmed Jahouh’s crossfield ball to Vignesh Dakshinamurthy within the field, and the left-back directed his volley proper into the highest nook.

GOAL! HFC Zero-1 MCFC

38′ A shocking passing transfer from Mumbai ends with a chic volleyed end by Vignesh!

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Hyderabad had an enormous likelihood to equalise within the 44th minute when Akash Mishra delivered a pinpoint ball for Mohammad Yasir, and Amrinder Singh was caught out when he tried to palm it away however missed. With the aim at his mercy from the sting of the field, he one way or the other despatched it extensive.

Adam le Fondre doubled Mumbai’s benefit within the 59th minute when Rowllin Borges intercepted a move on the left flank and rolled it throughout the field to Adam le Fondre, who managed the ball brilliantly earlier than guiding it into the underside nook.

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Adam le Fondre had an excellent likelihood to double his tally within the 78th minute when Cy Goddard slipped him via on the correct. He tried to chip the keeper, however solely hit the side-netting.

Vikram Pratap Singh had a pop in stoppage time after he burst up the left flank, lower inside and tried to pick the highest nook, however simply missed extensive.

That didn’t matter in the long run although, as Mumbai Metropolis got here away with a convincing 2-Zero victory.

HYDERABAD FC

Key Speaking Level

The Unbeaten Run Ends

Hyderabad hadn’t been overwhelmed this season as they held their very own in opposition to the likes of ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC, however this was their greatest problem.

They didn’t have an excessive amount of of possession as anticipated, however they did go toe-to-toe in opposition to the league-leaders within the first half, defending resolutely and posing a daily risk on the different finish. Nonetheless, they nonetheless ended up conceding to a implausible strike, and later didn’t take their likelihood to equalise earlier than half-time.

The house facet didn’t create something substantial within the second half although, and so they went on to concede a quite sloppy aim which stemmed from some poor passing round their defence. This actually took the fizz out of their cost for an equaliser, and even the inbound Liston Colaco couldn’t bother the scoreline.

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With that, Hyderabad FC’s mightily spectacular unbeaten begin got here to an finish, however their efficiency wasn’t discouraging in any method.

Participant Rankings

Subrata Pal (5), Asish Rai (6), Odei Onaindia (6), Chinglensana Singh (5.5), Akash Mishra (6.5*), Hitesh Sharma (5.5), João Victor (6), Nikhil Poojari (5), Mohammad Yasir (5), Halicharan Narzary (5), Aridane Santana (6)

Subs: Liston Colaco (5.5), Souvik Chakrabarti (5.5), Lalawmpuia (5), Rohit Danu (N/A)

MUMBAI CITY

Key Speaking Level

No Boumous, No Downside

With out Hugo Boumous in opposition to Jamshedpur FC, Mumbai Metropolis actually lacked creativity as they struggled to put on their resolute stand down, and so they didn’t take the few good possibilities they acquired both.

The Frenchman initially returned to the lineup, however he picked up a knock within the pre-match warm-up and needed to sit this one out as effectively. Cy Goddard was drafted in to exchange him on the final minute, however he needed to work in an unfamiliar central function. Due to this fact, Mumbai couldn’t create any main openings within the first half of this match both, however the one shot heading in the right direction they managed was an absolute cracker, and it gave them the lead.

Issues didn’t change enormously within the second half both, however the Islanders saved a lot of the ball and defended effectively at any time when they misplaced it. They added a second aim which allowed them to have a bit extra consolation within the match, and the truth that didn’t enable their opponents to have a single shot heading in the right direction meant that they might cruise to victory.

Good recreation for Le Fondre ✔️
Jahouh inventive as at all times ✔️
Mourtada dada stable as at all times ✔️
Clear Sheet ✔️
Spectacular efficiency from Bipin ✔️
Vikram Pratap getting minutes ✔️
And a aim to recollect 💙@MumbaiCityFC #mumbaicity
#HFCMCFC

— Chirag. 💙 (@ChiragCr24) December 20, 2020

Mumbai have confirmed that they’ll do it with out Boumous too, so this facet are certainly going to go a great distance this season.

Participant Rankings

Amrinder Singh (6), Amey Ranawade (6), Mourtada Fall (eight*), Hernán Santana (7), Vignesh Dakshinamurthy (7.5), Rowllin Borges (7.5), Ahmed Jahouh (eight), Raynier Fernandes (6), Cy Goddard (6), Bipin Singh (7.5), Adam le Fondre (eight)

Subs: Farukh Choudhary (5), Bartholomew Ogbeche (5), Mohammad Rakip (N/A), Tondonba Singh (N/A), Vikram Pratap Singh (N/A)

Adam le Fondre

How good is that this man?

Adam le Fondre was on hearth tonight, not precisely by way of goalscoring, however by way of total work-rate and urgent. He was completely all over the place and made many lengthy sprints simply to press all through the match – even within the latter phases of the second half. He capped all of it off with a superb end following a slick contact to regulate the ball, taking his season tally to 5 targets.

The English ahead scored along with his solely shot heading in the right direction, taking 28 touches and successful three floor duels as effectively.

One other match, one other aim for Adam le Fondre.

What This Means:

Hyderabad FC keep in Sixth spot, whereas Mumbai Metropolis go three factors clear on the high as soon as once more, partially due to Vignesh Dakshinamurthy’s first aim of the ISL. Hyderabad FC’s longest-ever unbeaten run involves an finish with this defeat, whereas Mumbai have their best-ever begin to an ISL marketing campaign.

Hyderabad face Kerala Blasters subsequent on Sunday, whereas Mumbai Metropolis’s subsequent match is in opposition to the Blasters too, but it surely’s a day after the brand new 12 months as they won’t partake in matchday eight.

Stats courtesy Sofascore.com