Hyderabad FC piled further misery on NorthEast United, extending the Highlanders’ winless run to six games with a thumping 4-2 win in the Indian Super League at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Friday.
Hyderabad took the lead through goals from Aridane Santana (3’) and Joel Chianese (36’) before a penalty from Federico Gallego (45’) and Benjamin Lambot’s strike (45’) helped NEUFC draw parity before the break. Hyderabad settled the tie in their favour in the second half through late goals from substitute Liston Colaco (85’, 90’).
The first half was a dramatic and open-ended contest with both sides creating ample chances. The Highlanders fashioned more opportunities and despite a two-goal deficit, fought their way back with two goals late in the opening half.
It just took three minutes for Hyderabad to break the deadlock as they scored their fastest goal this season.
Chianese made his way into the box and cut inside, beating two markers before squaring a pass for…