Deccan Chronicle

HFC meet Army Red in key game

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In what is expected to be a cracker of a match, ISL side Hyderabad FC will take on a confident Army Red Football Team in a Group ‘D’ 130th Durand Cup game on

September 19 at the Vivekanand­a Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK). A win will ensure either team’s passage to

the knockout stages of the iconic tournament. The match will be Live streamed on addatimes app from 3 pm. Hyderabad FC has three points from two matches so far, courtesy a win against Assam

Rifles and a loss against Gokulam Kerala in their last game. The Reds are relatively better placed with four points from as many games. They just need to ensure they do not lose,

to qualify. Speaking ahead of the game, Hyderabad FC’s coach Shameel

Chembakath spoke about the importance of this match and

said, “Indeed it is a crucial match for us. We will try our best as this is our final chance to qualify. I am very impressed about my players’ performanc­e.

We will be moving with the same spirit and try our best to get further up the pitch. We will

try to return to our winning ways to secure three points. We

are all in this together.” Gokulam Kerala FC, who are currently on 4 points will play in

another deciding Group ‘D’ match against Assam Rifles.

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