ISL: Hyderabad FC Defeat SC East Bengal 4-0

Bartholomew Ogbeche scored a hat-trick as Hyderabad FC reclaimed atop the Indian Super League standings with a dominating 4-0 win over SC East Bengal at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Monday.

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Ogbeche's triple strike (21st, 44th, 74th minute) extended his lead in the goal-scoring charts.

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Aniket Jadhav (45 1) also got on the scoresheet for the Nizams.

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The result took them to the top of the table with 20 points, ahead of Kerala Blasters FC on goal difference.

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Joao Victor tested Arindam Bhattacharjee from a free-kick early into the game following a strong start by the Nizams.

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The goalkeeper was called into action a few more times later after having to make saves from Sauvik Chakrabarti and Aniket Jadhav.

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SC East Bengal gave a better account of themselves after the drinks break in the first half.

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They almost scored the equaliser but a save from Laxmikant Kattimani and a goal-line clearance from Joao kept the Hyderabad lead intact.

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