East Bengal FC and Hyderabad FC settled for a 1-1 draw at the G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday, December 28. (Highlights | More Sports News)
The visitors were leading 1-0 for much of the game, with Jeakson Singh's header in the 64th minute giving East Bengal FC the advantage. The home crowd was left in near silence as their team struggled to break through.
As the match neared its end, Hyderabad FC launched a desperate attack. In the 90th minute of extra time, a dramatic equalizer from Manoj Mohammad, assisted by Edmilson Correia, stunned the visitors.
Mohammad's left-footed shot from inside the box found the bottom corner, leveling the score at 1-1. The goal denied East Bengal FC the win they seemed to be on the verge of securing.
Throughout the match, both teams had several attempts on goal. East Bengal FC's Dimitrios Diamantakos and Cleiton Silva had chances, but their efforts were either blocked or saved.
Hyderabad FC also created opportunities, but Edmilson Correia’s shots were off target, and their efforts were met with strong defensive play from East Bengal FC.
The final moments of the match saw Hyderabad FC earn a few corners and free kicks, keeping pressure on the visitors. Despite their best efforts, East Bengal FC couldn’t hold on for the win, as the game ended in a fair draw with both teams earning one point.
Brief Scores
Hyderabad FC 1 (Manoj Mohammad 90’) – 1 East Bengal FC (Jeakson Singh 64’)
