Hyderabad : Sreenidi Deccan FC suffered a 1-2 defeat against Aizawl FC in the I-League at Deccan Arena. It was their 1st home defeat in 14 games.
In the 1st half, in 26th minute, winger Tharpuia raced onto a through ball behind Deccan’s left-back Abhishek Ambekar and finished clinically past goalkeeper C.K. Ubaid to put Aizwal ahead.
Sreenidi Deccan, had a golden opportunity to equalise just before the break with Rilwan Olanrewaju Hassan at the helm, but the forward’s effort was safely secured by Aizawl’s vigilant goalkeeper Lalmuanawma.
In 2nd half, Bawlte Rohmingthanga, who produced a moment of pure footballing magic in the added minutes of 2nd half. His goal from midfield was not just a display of audacity and skill but also a testament to his situational awareness as he capitalised on the goalkeeper’s misplaced positioning.
Sreenidi Deccan found solace only in the waning moments of the match when Pawan Kumar’s head met a free-kick to a goal.
However, it wasn’t enough as they suffered defeat at the end.
