Manolo's Goa hand Hyderabad third consecutive defeat

HYDERABAD: FC Goa made their coach Manolo Marquez's 100th Indian Super League (ISL) game a memorable one as they routed Hyderabad Football Club 2-0 for their fourth straight victory, at the GMC Balayogi Stadium on Wednesday.

The visitors scored through Udanta Singh (33rd minute) and Iker Guarrotxena Vallejo (44th) to jump to third on the table with 18 points. Marquez, who began his career with Hyderabad FC, now has 51 wins, 29 draws and 20 losses in his four-year career in the league where he managed HFC in 65 games and FC Goa in 35. The hosts' dismal winless streak, dating back to Feb 2023, continued with this being their third straight loss.

The Gaurs took the lead in the 33rd minute when former HFC player Mohammed Yasir took the ball from the halfway mark and gave a perfect pass to Udanta, who guided the ball into the net with his right foot.