Fatorda witnessed another stalemate on Thursday as Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC settled for a point each. Both teams are vying for a spot in the top 4 and are only separated by 2 points.
Hyderabad FC have struggled to build on their emphatic 6-1 win over Odisha and are now winless in 3 straight matches. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC will be happier of the two with a point, given their inconsistency this season.
Hyderabad currently sit 3rd and are level with defending champions Mumbai City FC on 17 points. Chennaiyin FC, on the other hand, trail the top 4 by 2 points and have picked up 15 points.
Chennaiyin FC: Player Ratings
Coach: Božidar Bandović
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper: D. Majumdar (8.5/10)
Defenders: J. Lalrinzuala (6/10), N. Das (6.5/10), S. Damjanovic (6.5/10), M. Dhot (7.5/10),
Midfielders: E. S. Vanspaul (7/10), A. Thapa (8/10), M. Murzaev (5.5/10), Meetei (7/10), G. Singh(7/10)
Forwards: N. Valskis (6.5/10),
Substitutes: R. Ali (6.5/10), L. Gikiewicz (6/10), Lallianzuala Chhangte (5/10)
Hyderabad FC: Player Ratings
Coach: Manuel Márquez Roca
Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: L. Kattimani (6/10)
Defenders: A. Mishra (8/10), Juanan (6.5/10), Chinglensana (6.5/10), A. Rai (8.5/10)
Midfielders: S. Chakraborty (6/10), J. Victor (6/10), N. Poojari (6/10)
Forwards: A. Jadhav (6.5/10), E. Garcia (8.5/10), J. Siverio (8/10)
Substitutes: S. Tavora (6/10), Md. Yasir (6.5/10), A. D’Silva (6/10)
Player of the Match:
Chennaiyin’s goalkeeper Majumdar was named the Hero of the Match. He made 9 saves and kept his team in the game. Majumdar was head and shoulders above the rest and commanded his box to aid his side in winning a point. A deserving award for the keeper.
He has been instrumental for Chennaiyin this season and has kept 4 clean sheets. Debjit Majumdar has certainly added his name to the list of established Indian goalkeepers.
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