90 + 3' We're in the closing stages of this enthralling fixture and both teams are still not ready to stop their hunt for the three points.
90' Added Time: 4 Minutes.
89' Kattimani on the money!
A massive save from the Hyderabad FC keeper off a dangerous effort from Seriton Fernandes towards the far post.
88' Bart Ogbeche goes into the book after tackling an FC Goa player from behind. The Nigerian makes his emotions evident to the referee. Treading a dangerous line here.
84' FC Goa substitution. Devendra Murgaonkar is replaced by Nongdamba Naorem.
82' Movements in Hyderabad FC bench as Rohit Danu is replaced by Aniket Jadhav while Aaren D'Silva fills in for the injured Asish Rai.
80' Worrying signs for Hyderabad FC and Asish Rai after the young fullback is carried off the field following a challenge from Sanson Pereira. Hope the injury isn't as bad as it looks.
77' Sanson Pereira wins a free kick for FC Goa in a dangerous position but Edu Garcia fails to trouble the keeper.
72' FC Goa brings on Sanson Pereira for Saviour Gama.
72' Substitution for HFC: Javier Siverio replaces Joel Chianese.
68' Alberto Noguera goes into the book for handling the ball after being outmuscled by Asish Rai.
62' GOOOAAAALLL! FC Goa have equalized.
Devendra Murgaonkar is released through on the Hyderabad FC goal and the young forward does well to shimmy past the Guars' keeper before firing the ball into the posts from the tight angle. But as luck would have it, the ball ricochets kindly off the post and falls into the path of Airam Cabrera, who slots with ease into the open net.
60' Bartholomew Ogbeche twists and turns outside the FC Goa before pulling the trigger. Not the best of the efforts from Nigerian and Dheeraj Singh saves it with ease.
54' GOALLLLL!
Joel Chianese heads home the ball off an absolute peach of a cross from Nikhil Poojary. Hyderabad FC are ahead. Don't miss the exquisite flick from Asish Rai in the buildup to the goal.
51' Ashish Rai goes into the books. Following a corner routine, the young full-back lunges into a challenge inside the FC Goa box on Devendra Murgaonkar.
46' Second-half kicks-off.
HALF TIME: FC Goa 0-0 Hyderabad FC
44' Seriton Fernandes darts down the right flank and sets up Airam Cabrera, who calmly tucks it home. However, the goal is ruled offside. CLOSE CALL!
42' Joao Victor goes into the book now.
36' Joel Chianese yet again finds himself in the FC Goa penalty area and hits it towards the first post. Keeper Dheeraj Moirangthem is called into action and stands up to it.
34' DRAMA!
Bart Ogbeche sets up Joel Chianese with a nicely weighted ball inside the FC Goa box. The Australian seemingly brought down inside the box, however, the referee, rather than pointing to the spot, books Chianese for simulation. But replays show there was clear contact when the Hyderabad FC man went down.
30' The first two quarters of the game have been gripping to say the at least. Both sides have looked lively although FC Goa has had the lion's share of possession.
28' Seriton Fernandes goes into the book now. The FC Goa wingback is booked for talking back to the referee, however, he might have been lucky to escape a booking for the challenge on Akash Mishra earlier.
26' Hyderabad FC's Rohit Danu booked for a boot. First booking of the game. The midfielder catches Mohamed Ali on the chest while trying to clear the ball away.
25' Bartholomew Ogbeche yet again making his presence felt. The Nigerian clears a looping FC Goa corner. Contributing in both ends of the pitch.
21' Bartholomew Ogbeche takes a snap shot from outside the FC Goa box. Goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh manages to parry it out for a corner.
18' Joel Chianese latches on to a Nikhil Poojary long ball inside the FC Goa box. But fails to bring the ball under control in time.
15' FC Goa dominating possession early on with Alberto Noguera pulling the strings in the midfield. No clear chances for either team till now.
12' Nikhil Poojary finds himself in acres of space in the FC Goa half. Runs into the box and cuts it back for Bart Ogbeche, who finds his shot blocked in the box.
8' Exciting game so far. Both teams are intelligent on the ball and proactive off it.
6' Hyderabad pinned back as the three FC Goa center-backs are controlling the tempo of the game with their crafty passing game.
3' FC Goa on the charge early on. Mohamed Ali tests Laxmikant Kattimani with a darting ball into the Hyderabad FC box. Kattimani does well to deal with it.
1' KICK-OFF!
STARTING XI
FC Goa: Dheeraj Moirangthem (GK), Mohamed Ali, Ivan Gonzalez, Aiban Dohling, Seriton Fernandes, Saviour Gama, Princeton Rebello, Edu Bedia (C), Alberto Noguera, Airan Cabrera, Devendra Murgaonkar.
A massive save from the Hyderabad FC keeper off a dangerous effort from Seriton Fernandes towards the far post.
Devendra Murgaonkar is released through on the Hyderabad FC goal and the young forward does well to shimmy past the Guars' keeper before firing the ball into the posts from the tight angle. But as luck would have it, the ball ricochets kindly off the post and falls into the path of Airam Cabrera, who slots with ease into the open net.
Joel Chianese heads home the ball off an absolute peach of a cross from Nikhil Poojary. Hyderabad FC are ahead. Don't miss the exquisite flick from Asish Rai in the buildup to the goal.
Bart Ogbeche sets up Joel Chianese with a nicely weighted ball inside the FC Goa box. The Australian seemingly brought down inside the box, however, the referee, rather than pointing to the spot, books Chianese for simulation. But replays show there was clear contact when the Hyderabad FC man went down.
FC Goa: Dheeraj Moirangthem (GK), Mohamed Ali, Ivan Gonzalez, Aiban Dohling, Seriton Fernandes, Saviour Gama, Princeton Rebello, Edu Bedia (C), Alberto Noguera, Airan Cabrera, Devendra Murgaonkar.
Hyderabad FC: Laxmikant Kattimani (GK), Asish Rai, Chinglensana Singh, Juanan, Akash Mishra, Hitesh Sharma, Joao Victor (C), Nikhil Poojary, Joel Chianese, Rohit Danu, Bartholomew Ogbeche.