Hyderabad vs ATK Mohun Bagan

Hyderabad FC take on ATK Mohun Bagan in the first leg of the second semi-final of ISL 2022-23. Here are three key battles which can decide the outcome.

It’ll be extremely important for the ATK Mohun Bagan defence to not give him freedom and keep a tight mark on him all game long. He’s been kept well-rested for these games and should be able to perform at his fittest in a while. Kotal’s impressive game-reading and ability to make clutch challenges will be crucial in his quest to deal with Hyderabad’s best threat. Pritam Kotal has been a bit of an underrated star for the Mariners this season and put in solid performances against the best. He needs to command his fellow defenders to keep a tight shape and not allow Petratos any space to create moves or score. Akash can be expected to use his proactive defensive style to keep the winger quiet. With a lot of talented players on the pitch, a number of key duels will also determine the result. Dimitri Petratos and Odei Onaindia have arguably been two of the best new signings made by ISL clubs this season. Manvir Singh has picked up form since returning from injury for ATK Mohun Bagan and has assisted in his last few appearances. Hyderabad FC and ATK Mohun Bagan square off in the second Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs on Thursday. This time, the Mariners aim to put an end to their shaky recent record against Hyderabad and maintain their winning momentum. The same should be expected in the playoffs.

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This is the same plan throughout the season and some details may change but we won't change the whole plan." "Last season, we had a very good campaign and had the chance to win the Shield. ATK Mohun Bagan have better momentum than when they played against us in Hyderabad but we are a very good team as well, and we are a very difficult team to beat." For two teams who attack down the wings a fair bit, control in the middle of the park could prove to be the difference maker. It's a repeat fixture of last season's semifinal, which Hyderabad won 3-2 on aggregate, going on to [win the tournament](/football/report/_/gameId/633212). Knockout football provides a different context however, and Hyderabad picked up their first ever win over ATK Mohun Bagan last year in the home leg, a 3-1 win, before

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I think we will see Hyderabad FC possibly sneak a goal late on in this one. ATK Mohun Bagan will be happy with just a one-goal deficit because they can go back to Kolkata and have a huge advantage when their supporters turn out. ATK Mohun Bagan would like to go there and not concede goals. But at the same time, they like to carry a threat going forward. I expect Chinglensana Singh to come back in and partner Odei Onaindia at the back, which will add more solidity at the back. Puitea and Carl McHugh were magnificent in the middle of the park for the Mariners, and Hugo Boumous is starting to be the Boumous we know.