Punjab FC Secures A Dominant 2-0 Victory over Hyderabad FC to Top the Indian Super League Table
Punjab FC maintained their strong play by defeating Hyderabad FC 2-0 in New Delhi in the Indian Super League (ISL).
Ezequiel Vidal and Filip Mrzljak scored goals to lead Punjab to win for the third time in a row, solidifying their position atop the ISL standings.
In the Indian Super League on Wednesday in New Delhi, goals from Ezequiel Vidal and Filip Mrzljak helped Punjab FC overcome Hyderabad FC 2-0 and make it three straight victories for the team. Punjab FC, who scored one goal in each half of their decisive victory, are currently atop the standings. After the first fifteen minutes of sluggish play, Punjab FC picked up the intensity when Mrzljak made an outstanding interception after Leander D’Cunha misplaced a pass in the dangerous area.
The Croatian had a great opportunity to put the home team ahead, but opposing goalie Arshdeep Singh stopped him.
Encouraged by the chance, Punjab FC persisted in their pursuit of the first goal, Vidal in the center of everything. He gave Mrzljak and Ivan Novoselec one or more opportunities, but neither player was able to find the back of the net. Vidal attempted a long-range shot in the 27th minute, but it narrowly missed the mark.
Shortly after, Vidal unleashed Nihal Sudeesh on the left side, and the youthful player came close to adding to his total, but Arshdeep, who had experience, stopped him. Vidal’s deft free kick that beat the goalie in the 35th minute gave Punjab FC their first goal, and they were eventually rewarded.
Hyderabad FC made a valiant effort to tie the score in the second half, with Ramhlunchhunga and Parag Shrivas coming close. Hyderabad lacked the offensive dexterity to pose a threat to the Punjab FC defense.
Mrzljak’s precise finish gave Punjab FC their second goal in the 71st minute. After outwitting his marker, the Croatian launched a counteroffensive and freed Mushaga Bakenga into space.
However, the Norwegian’s effort was thwarted by Muhammed Rafi. Fortunately for the home team, though, the ball trickled down to Mrzljak on the right, and the midfield player tucked it into the open net with ease.
The following matches for Punjab FC and Hyderabad FC are on October 18 against Bengaluru FC and October 1 against Chennaiyin FC, respectively.
