Hyderabad do the double over Chennaiyin

After going two goals down, ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) scripted a stunning comeback in Hero Indian Super League (Hero ISL) 2020-21 to beat Kerala Blasters FC 3-2 at Fatorda Stadium in Margao, Goa, yesterday.

A Gary Hooper goal in the first half and a Costa Nhamoinesu in the second put Kerala in a position of strength. However, ATKMB fought back valiantly through a goal from debutant Marcelo Pereira and a Roy Krishna brace.

AWARDS — Hero of the Match: Roy Krishna (ATKMB); DHL Winning Pass of the Match: Manvir Singh (ATKMB).

In the earlier match of the day at Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco yesterday, Hyderabad FC moved to third in the 2020-21 Hero ISL standings after a 2-0 win over Chennaiyin FC.

Fran Sandaza scored Hyderabad’s first in the opening period and substitute Joel Chianese doubled their lead in the second.

AWARDS — Hero of the Match: Asish Rai (Hyderabad FC); Winning Pass of the Match: Joao Victor (Hyderabad).