His side drew level with Chennaiyin FC in a 1-1 draw in Matchweek 15 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.
Starting off the season under a new head coach and missing their marquee player Greg Stewart - who joined Mumbai City FC ahead of the ongoing season the defending ISL League Winners have had a contrasting journey this season as compared to their Shield triumph of last season. Boothroyd stres
While the defending champions remain hot at the heels of the Islanders, the Marina Machans intend to reduce the gap between themselves and the final playoff spot to a single point.
Head Coach, Andy Flower shared his thoughts ahead of the season, saying that he is quite pleased with the players at his disposal and is quietly optimistic about the team's chances at the inaugural league.
PCB had said that they will continue their search for a new head coach as the contract of incumbent coach Saqlain Mushtaq will run out in February end.
With a comeback draw over Jamshedpur FC in their previous game, the Marina Machans face an uphill task in their upcoming game against Hyderabad FC, and Brdaric feels his side is geared up to topple their opponents.
Sudeva, who earned their maiden points of the season in their last match of 2022 against Mohammedan Sporting, came to the new year with high hopes but were left dejected after facing a 0-2 loss against TRAU. However, they will now look for a chance to put in an inspiring performance against
FC, who are seventh with 15 points and have a game in hand. Hyderabad FC have won five games in a row for the second time this season and will be willing to continue the run in front of home support against the Marina Machans in their bid to finish in the top two.
Hyderabad are currently placed second on the points table whereas Chennaiyin are seventh with 15 points. A win against Hyderabad will help Marina Machans to close in on the final playoff spot as they are just four points behind the sixth-positioned FC Goa.
Shubman Gill stitched a partnership of 143 for the opening wicket with Rohit Sharma, giving the middle and lower orders a solid base to launch an assault in the back-end of their innings and propel the total to a massive 373.
Halder is back at Jamshedpur FC for a second stint after playing a key role in last season's League Shield-winning team under then-head coach Owen Coyle in Indian Super League 2021-22.