ATK Mohun Bagan, Hyderabad share points in 1-1 draw

Margao, Dec 11 : Hyderabad FC remained unbeaten in the Indian Super League (ISL) as they drew 1-1 against ATK Mohun Bagan at the Fatorda Stadium on Friday.
Manvir Singh had put Mohun Bagan in the driving seat in the 54th minute before Joao Victor scored in the 65th minute through a penalty.
With coach Manuel Marquez serving a touchline ban following a red card against Jamshedpur FC, assistant coach Thangboi Singto was in the dugout and the team made three changes. Subrata Paul was back in goal while Souvik Chakrabarti and Nikhil Poojary found places in the starting lineup.
Antonio Habas made two changes to the Bagan XI that lost to Jamshedpur with Sumit Rathi and Manvir Singh starting the game.
Bagan striker Roy Krishna and the Hyderabad goalkeeper Subrata Paul were outstanding in the first half with the duo at their best in their respective departments. While Krishna created chances and nearly scored his fifth goal of the season, former India goalkeeper Paul displayed his class and made his experience count, keeping his side in the game with some brilliant saves.
Bagan had their first shot on target as early as in the seventh minute, but Krishna’s low effort didn’t trouble Paul. Minutes later, the Fijian almost put his side ahead when he leapt highest to meet a Pritam Kotal cross, but his glancing header was kept out of the frame by Paul.