ISL | Chennaiyin scrapes through past Hyderabad FC
The Hindu
Koman’s second-half penalty the difference
Chennaiyin FC appeared out of sorts but eked out a 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC — via Vladimir Koman’s penalty — in their inaugural Indian Super League match at the Bambolim Stadium, Goa, on Tuesday.
Hitesh Sharma chested a high ball in the box but Chennaiyin captain Anirudh Thapa got to it ahead of him before being fouled. Koman, a 32-year-old veteran, who has played in Asia and Europe, didn’t falter under pressure to net home the resultant spot kick.
All credit to Chennaiyin’s four-man defence that stayed strong even as its midfield and forward-line bungled at various stages of the match.
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