Hyderabad FC ride on Alba's brace to beat Kerala Blasters

 Hyderab FC scripted a sensational comeback to sink Kerala Blasters by a 2-1 margin in ir Indian Super League match here on Thursday.

hosts started game brightly and earned an early le through Jesus Jimenez but a brace from Andrei Alba saw visitors register ir second win of ongoing season.

Kerala Blasters FC are in a slumber with three consecutive losses.

With Kwame Peprah suspended and ah Saoui t fully fit to start, Mikael Stahre turned to his youngsters for this match. He opted to start with two prodigious talents — Mohammed Aimen and Korou Singh on eir flank and wingers paid ir coach's faith with a sensational start.

Aimen was driving force for hosts in initial quarter as his direct approach and relentless running caused problems for Hyderab FC's backline.

Meanwhile, real dam was done by Korou Singh, youngest player (17y 340d) to feature in ISL for Kerala Blasters and third-youngest overall.

winger showed great maturity from a counter-attack as he lost his marker with some trickery before finding an on-rushing Jimenez in box, with a fine low cross.

As Spaniard did rest to hand team a le in 13th minute, Korou became youngest player to record an assist in competition.

Later, Jimenez tormented Hyderab FC defence again when he combined with rian Luna and slotted ball into back of net, only to be judged offside.

Right after drinks break, Aimen's brilliant start to game was cut short due to an injury as he limped off field.

While Kerala Blasters FC maintained lion's share of possession, Hyderab FC waited for ir opportunity. It eventually came in 43rd minute when Chhunga Hmar me a darting run forward from left flank before he played Parag Shrivas in . fullback got better of Ruivah Hormipam before squaring to Andrei Alba in .

Brazilian, who was unmarked at edge of penalty area, hammered ball home to restore parity right before half time.

second half saw both coaches trusting ir foreign reinforcements as Stahre brought on ah and Thangboi Singto turned to Edmilson Correia.

Correia almost me an instant impact when he me a darting run past Kerala Blasters' backline before getting denied by Som Kumar.

However, visitors took le in 70th minute, completely against run of play when Alba completed his brace, beating Som Kumar from spot. Hyderab FC were awarded a penalty following a counter-attack when referee pointed towards spot following a hand-ball by Hormipam.

final 10 minutes of game saw hosts push for equaliser but Hyderab FC held fort to bag maximum points.