Hyderabad FC players and staff posing with the Hero ISL 2021-22 Trophy
This is the story of Shashi, a Hyderabad FC fan and a member of the Deccan Legion, who travelled to Goa for the ISL 2021-22 playoff final match between Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters FC. The thrilling finale went into the penalties, leading to HFC winning their first ever national level silverware. Here, Shashi recounts the moments of joy and festivities that he and his fellow fans experienced throughout the day at Fatorda, in what has become the most memorable day for Hyderabad FC fans till date.
I reached Goa early in the morning morning at 7:00 AM. I could see Kerala Blasters fans on streets on the way to the hotel. After a quick breakfast on the way to stadium to collect the pass at BookMyShow Counter, the buzz has already started.
Mediapersons from Kerala were taking fan interviews. A girl was praying by placing yellow flowers at stadium entry gate. It was KBFC yellow everywhere. However no one knew I was HFC fan. I was wearing White T shirt.