Despite trailing twice in a high-pressure clash, league leaders ATK Mohun Bagan fought their way out as they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against ten-man Hyderabad in the Indian Super League at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, in Vasco, Goa on Monday.
Aridane Santana (8’) put Hyderabad up ahead before Manvir Singh (57’) restored parity for ATKMB. The Nizams once again took the lead through substitute Roland Aalberg (75’) before Pritam Kotal (90+2’) found the net late on to help Bagan snatch a crucial point.
The result effectively means that Bagan will have to wait for either Mumbai City FC to drop points in their next game or deny the Islanders a win in their last game to secure the League Winners Shield. A win here would have handed Bagan the title.
Hyderabad made a disastrous start to the game as Chinglensana Singh was sent off as early as the fifth minute.
Intercepting a clearance from Odei Onaindia, David Williams raced towards goal with only the keeper to beat…