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Hyderabad FC has successfully extended the contract of their Australian forward Joel Chianese by another year that will keep him at the club till the end of the 2021-22 season. After suffering an injury early on, Chianese came back and featured in 12 matches for the ‘Nizams’ last season.

ATK-Mohun Bagan roped in Liston Colaco from Hyderabad FC on a record transfer fee for an Indian player, but the amount of the deal has been undisclosed. The Goa-based footballer made 19 appearances for the ‘Nizams’ in the previous season, having scored two goals and produced three assists.

FC Goa eliminated Hyderabad FC from the championship race as they qualified for the semi-finals as the fourth-placed team in the league standings, behind league winners Mumbai City FC, Mumbai City FC, and Hyderabad FC. The 'Gaurs' are set to face Mumbai City FC in the two-legged play-offs.

With three teams already qualified for the play-offs, Sundays' clash between FC Goa and Hyderabad FC will decide the remaining spot. A won for either side will propel them to the semi-finals, while a draw would mean that the 'Gaurs' would march ahead, with them having a two-point before kick-off.