Jamshedpur, Nov 9: Hyderabad FC registered their fifth successive win this season as they edged past Jamshedpur FC 1-0 to consolidate their top spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Wednesday.
Mohammed Yasir scored again for the defending champions in the second half to end their winless streak against the Red Miners.
The hosts made four changes to the side that lost to FC Goa in the last match.
Coach Aidy Boothroyd replaced injured Eli Sabia with Pratik Chaudhari in defence. In the midfield, Wellington Priori dropped to the bench, and Laldinpuia Pachuau took his place. Jay Thomas and Harry Sawyer started as Farukh Choudhary and Ritwik Das started from the bench.
The visitors made just one change that saw Bartholomew Ogbeche start as Borja Herrera returned to the bench.
Despite being goalless, the first half was a decent one for Jamshedpur. None of the Hyderabad FC players tested Rehenesh TP.
The game’s complexion changed early in the second half as Hyderabad FC drew first blood. Halicharan Narzary’s low cross aimed at Ogbeche was intercepted by Peter Hartley. However, the ball eventually landed in front of an unmarked Yasir, who squeezed the ball in at the near post in the 48th minute. (PTI)
