Hyderabad, Feb 9 (UNI) Mohammedan SC assistant coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo expressed his disappointment after his team’s 3-1 loss to Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday night.
The defeat marked another frustrating night for Mohammedan SC, who showed glimpses of promise, especially in the second half, but ultimately fell short.
Hyderabad FC’s Allan Paulista opened the scoring in the 24th minute and just before half-time, Ramhlunchhunga doubled the lead with a well-taken free kick. Mohammedan SC responded in
the 78th minute through Makhan Chothe, who slotted home a cross from Alexis Gomez.
However, Hyderabad FC sealed the win deep into stoppage time with a counterattack finished off by Joseph Sunny.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Wadoo admitted that while his team fought well, their struggles in front of goal and defensive lapses made the difference. Mohammedan SC held more of the possession but eventually could not capitalise.
“In the second half especially, the team, they fought really well, they created chances. They (players) scored one and they could have scored another one also. Very unlucky, it’s been the story of the season for us. We have been very unlucky in terms of scoring the goals,” he said.
Mohammedan SC found themselves trailing early after conceding in the 24th minute, but they had opportunities to change the tide of the game, particularly in the latter stages. Despite a spirited push, they couldn’t find an equaliser. Mohammedan SC have conceded the highest goals conceded this season with a tally of 34 goals.
“Conceding three goals, we need to work on our defence. Also, in games like this, we have to show the character, which was lagged in the first half, but second half we fought well. A lot of positives to take out of this game. And let’s see what mistakes we have done, we analyse the game and make sure that the next games we try to improve,” Wadoo added.
Mohammedan SC’s only goal came in the 78th minute through Makhan Chothe, who capitalised on a quick corner delivery from Alexis Gomez. Chothe’s impact off the bench was noticeable, and Wadoo was asked whether he should have introduced the changes earlier in the match.
