Aizawl FC and Sreenidi Deccan FC Battle to a Draw in IFL Clash
Match Overview
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5: In an exciting encounter in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26, Aizawl FC managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Deccan Arena on Sunday.
The home team took the lead in the first half thanks to Colombian striker David Castaneda Munoz, but an unfortunate own goal by defender Jagdeep Singh equalized the score late in the match.
This result allowed the Deccan Warriors to climb to second place in the league standings, accumulating 12 points from seven matches, while Aizawl FC remains in fifth with nine points from the same number of games.
First Half Highlights
Sreenidi started the match strongly, creating several chances through free-kicks in dangerous positions. Munoz missed one opportunity by firing wide, and Romawia hit the crossbar with another attempt, hinting at the action to come.
The breakthrough came just before the 30-minute mark when Hardik Bhatt sent a long ball to Munoz, who skillfully controlled it before turning and shooting past goalkeeper Lalhruai at the near post.
Paulo Cezar, who showcased his strength and attacking prowess, nearly doubled the lead in stoppage time, but his header from close range went wide. Despite dominating the first half, Sreenidi went into halftime with just a narrow lead.
Second Half Action
In the second half, Fanai made a tactical change, bringing Hriata on for Vincent around the 65th minute.
Sreenidi's aggressive pressing disrupted Aizawl's passing game, forcing them to play more directly. Uzbek defender Timur Talipov attempted several long balls into the box, leading to the equalizer.
Captain Rempuia delivered a cross from the right, and Jagdeep Singh, in an attempt to clear, accidentally headed the ball into his own net, leveling the score.
Despite seven minutes of added time, Sreenidi could not find a winning goal, and both teams settled for a draw, with Aizawl showing resilience in the second half to earn a valuable point.