Chennaiyin FC vs Hyderabad FC Updates and Commentary ISL 2021-22

Match Result: Chennaiyin FC 1 - 1 Hyderabad FC

Full-time. It all ends square at Fatorda. What a game that we have witnessed- a game with all of its flavor. To be honest, Chennaiyin FC would be incensed that they did not win the game despite a fabulous second half performance! They should have been significantly more dominant than their opponents in this half, but that was not the case. CFC continued to put pressure on Hyderabad's defence. They were on the verge of taking the lead when they hit the post. Even after that, they got a couple of half-chances but couldn't capitalise on any of them. Both teams gave it their all in the end, but were unable to score the game-winning goal.

90+6' Both ends are under pressure. Chhangte sends in a low cross from the left wing, but the Nizams' defense clears the ball despite several attempt. Will Chennaiyin break the deadlock here?

90+6' Both ends are under pressure. Chhangte sends in a low cross from the left wing, but the Nizams' defence clears the ball despite several attempt.

92' Chennaiyin gets a free kick. Chinglensana Singh fouls Rahim Ali on the line just outside the penalty area obstructing Rahim. Anirudh Thapa takes a free kick, but the goalie saves it by coming off the line.

90' Double change for Chennaiyin FC. Edwin Vanspaul is replaced by Lallianzuala Chhangte. Reagan takes over for Ninthoi. 6 minutes were added to the full time

85' The second booking of the day is for Hyderabad's skipper J Victor. The referee is not pleased with Joao Victor's foul on Edwin Vanspaul's follow-through. CFC is granted a free kick.

82' Handball denied. HFC players argue for a handball inside the penalty area, but the referee is not convinced. There is no penalty. Siverio pulls of the ball with a volley, but the ball sails over the crossbar.

74' | OFF THE CROSSBAR ☹️

Ninthoi beats two defenders and takes a shot from the right flank, but his shot rattles the crossbar!

CFC 1-1 HFC #AllInForChennaiyin #CFCHFC #அதிரடிஆட்டம் pic.twitter.com/CVPj6lskeb
— Chennaiyin FC 🏆🏆 (@ChennaiyinFC) January 13, 2022

75' Flurry of chances! With Ninthoi's strike, Chennaiyin almost had the upper hand and pulled ahead for a lead. However, Hyderabad's keeper Kattimani denies making a double save.

69' So close, yet so far. Gikiewicz misses the right side of the goal with a header from Ninthoi's cross. On the rear, Rahim Ali gets the ball. He directs it to the far post. Lukasz Gikiewicz leaps high, but only just misses the attacker's head.

62' SUBSTITUTION Sahil Tavora and Yasir Mohammad replace Souvik and Poojary on the field. Lukasz Gikiewicz and Rahim Ali, on the other side, replace Valskis and Murzaev.

56' Chance! After a long time, Chennaiyin FC finally wins the ball and begins to strike a rhythm. On the left flank, Mirlan Murzaev does well to skip by the defenders and take a chance, but it deflects off the defender for a corner.

48' Debijit making some real saves. Edu Garcia wins the ball down the 18-yard box and delivers a low cross to Javier Siverio from the right flank. He shoots with his right foot, but Debjit Majumder dives to his right and saves it.

46' The second-half is underway.

HALF-TIME | #CFCHFC @SajidDhot gave @ChennaiyinFC an early lead, but @JavierSiverio97 pulled one back for @HydFCOfficial at the stroke of half-time to make it 1️⃣-1️⃣ 🔥🥵#HeroISL #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/sAVrT3dV0N
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) January 13, 2022

Hot & Cold scenes at Fatorda. With the rate Hyderabad FC was creating chances and momentum after every run of play, the goal was inevitable, and it was fortunate for the Nizams that it came in the first half, courtesy of Javier Siverio.

On the other hand, Sajit got the lead for Chennaiyin FC, reviving optimism for a team in desperate need of a victory.

Half-time. As things stand Chennaiyin FC 1- Hyderabad FC 1.

45+4' GOOAALLLL! How about this equaliser from Savario. Hyderabad are leaving no way. Siverio unleashes a fantastic header from 12-yards out, leaving a desperate Debijit with no choice but to watch the ball.

45' Debijit's day out! Edu Garcia aims a shot on goal, but his left-footed strike from within the box is superbly saved by Debjit. Four minutes have been added to the half-time.

37' FOUL. First booking of the day. Aniket curls in a low cross from the left flank, but there is no space inside the box for Hyderabad's strikers to capitalise on these chances. Meanwhile, the winger receives a yellow for a Ninthoi stamp.

31' Corner after corner for Hyderabad FC, but Chennaiyin, on the other hand, are determined not to concede the edge. So far, CFC's defence has been rock solid.

𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞 😵@SajidDhot puts @ChennaiyinFC forward with a cracking header just after @HydFCOfficial create a chance on the other end of the pitch! 💥⚽#CFCHFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/xU58PS5SKl
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) January 13, 2022

30' It's time for some drinks! The players are given a little respite to rehydrate. The game has been closely contested thus far, with Marina Machans emerging as the superior team on the field.

23' Chance, but missed. Hyderabad grabs an easy corner on the left flank, but clever Debijit calls for it and clears it away. It lands well for Souvik Chakrabarti on the edge of the box, who shoots but it deflects just wide of the post.

21' Chances galore for Hyderabad FC, but Chennaiyin's defenders are too superb to keep Nizams at bay. Good to see CFC retaining possession even after scoring.

13' GOOAAAALLL! Team Chennaiyin draws the first blood with a brilliant header goal. Sajid's brilliance is unrivalled. Anirudh Thapa's superb assist allows them to score the game's first goal. The Marina Machans were granted a free kick after Ninthoinganba Meetel was fouled. Mohd Sajid Dhot soars and heads the ball into the opposing netting.

9' Attempt! Javier Siverio wins the ball and sprints straight into the opposition's zone, finding his aim, flicks the ball but allowing Debijit to make an easy save.

7' Chennaiyin swiftly gaining possession and passing the ball around in the midfield. It's evident that they're going all-in on the game.

3' Chennaiyin FC win an early corner- Edwin wins the ball and curls it to Ninthoi, who makes a run down the right flank, but the ball is cleared to make place for a corner.

1' Kick-off! Chennaiyin kicks off rolling with a back pass.

Hyderabad FC (Starting XI): Laxmikant Kattimani (GK), Chinglensana Singh, Juanan, Akash Mishra, Asish Rai, Joao Victor (C), Aniket Jadhav, Edu Garcia, Souvik Chakrabarti, Nikhil Poojary, Javier Siverio.

Chennaiyin FC (Starting XI): Debjit Majumder (GK), Mohd Sajid Dhot, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Narayan Das, Slavko Damjanovic, Edwin Vanspaul, Ninthoinganba Meetel, Anirudh Thapa (C), Mirlan Murzaev, Germanpreet Singh, Nerijus Valskis.

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