Asheer Akhtar was on target for the second game in a row as early as the fifth minute, while Lalromawia added another goal later in the first half as the Deccan Warriors notched their seventh home win of the season
Sreenidi Deccan cruised to a two-goal lead at half-time following goals from usual suspects Faysal Shayesteh and David Castaneda. Rosenberg Gabriel looked to have sealed the three points after netting the third in the second half, but late goals from NEROCA's Michael Kporvi and Jourdain Flet
The scoreline says 1-0 but does not reflect the home team's complete dominance over the midfield, led by Afghan recruit Faysal Shayesteh, who scored the only goal and picked up the Hero of the Match award. The Deccan Warriors had 15 shots on goal, compared to just four by their opponents, an
In a thrilling edge-of-the-seat encounter, Mohammedan raced into a two-goal lead through Nikola Stojanovic and Faslurahman Methukayil, but Faysal Shayesteh's free-kick ensured that the hosts trailed by one goal at the break.
Following this victory, Sreenidi Deccan have now won three out of their four games and have nine points on the table. Gokulam Kerala conceded their first goal this season as they now have seven points on the table with two wins and a draw from their four games.