Chennaiyin won the 2017-18 Indian Super League but had a disastrous outing in the just-concluded season as they finished at the bottom of the table. They redeemed themselves a bit by finishing runners-up in the Super Cup. The Chennai-based side lost 1-2 to FC Goa in the Super Cup final on April 13 but they would look to forget that disappointment and score their maiden win in the AFC Cup, against the Nepal league champions, at the TransStadia Arena here. John Gregory's side need a win on Wednesday, given that it played out a goal-less draw against its Indian counterpart Minerva Punjab in its opening AFC Cup Group E match on April 3 at the same TransStadia Arena, which serves as the club's home venue. Chennaiyin have a fully fit squad available with Jerry Lalrinzuala and Dhanpal Ganesh getting some minutes during the Super Cup after being injured for the majority of the ISL campaign. Anirudh Thapa has stamped his class in midfield during the last few games while Mailson Alves has been … [Read more...] about Chennaiyin FC look for maiden AFC Cup win as they take on Manang Marshyangdi of Nepal
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Chennaiyin FC notch up maiden win in AFC Cup, beat Nepal’s Manang Marshyangdi 2-0
The match at the TransStadia Arena also saw the former Indian Super League champions scoring their first goal of the AFC Cup after their goal-less stalemate against I-League side Minerva Punjab in their opening Group E match here. After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, Chennaiyin's overseas players Chris Herd (51st) from Australia and Brazilian Mailson Veriato (53rd) scored early in the second half to secure all three points. Chennaiyin had their first sight on goal just after the five-minute mark but Jeje Lalpekhlua saw his effort from 10 yards deflected narrowly wide. TOP OF THE TABLE! 💪#CHEMMC #CFCinAsia #AFCCup2019 #PoduMachiGoalu pic.twitter.com/Vf73UpNJyr — Chennaiyin FC 🏆🏆 (@ChennaiyinFC) April 17, 2019 Although the home side dominated the possession in the ensuing 25 minutes, they struggled to create clear-cut chances, but Mohammed Rafi shot just wide from the centre of the area after being picked out by Renthlei Laldinliana's low cross from the … [Read more...] about Chennaiyin FC notch up maiden win in AFC Cup, beat Nepal’s Manang Marshyangdi 2-0
Chennaiyin FC suffer first AFC Cup loss to Abahani Dhaka
CK Vineeth gave Chennaiyin the lead in the first half, but a second half goal by Abahani's Kervens Belfort, who played for ISL outfit Kerala Blasters, triggered a comeback. Masih Saighani scored soon after to give Abahani the lead only for Isaac Vanmalsawma to score an equaliser in the 73rd minute. But an 88th minute strike from Mamunul Islam eventually turned out to be the difference between the two sides on the night. A back and forth contest that went right down to the wire. 🤐#ABAvCNY #CFCinAsia #AFCCup2019 #PoduMachiGoalu pic.twitter.com/us6NsFGxNk — Chennaiyin FC 🏆🏆 (@ChennaiyinFC) May 15, 2019 Despite the loss, Chennaiyin stay top of Group E with seven points from four matches. Abahani have the same number of points but possess an inferior goal difference compared to the two-time ISL champions. This is how Group E looks after matchday four.#ABAvCNY #CFCinAsia #AFCCup2019 #PoduMachiGoalu pic.twitter.com/IfzUlHAYIo — Chennaiyin FC … [Read more...] about Chennaiyin FC suffer first AFC Cup loss to Abahani Dhaka
Five best foreign players to look out for in ISL this season
Kolkata, August 30: With the schedule for the sixth season of Indian Super League (ISL) ready, all the franchises are trying their level best to bolster their squad as much as they can. ATK and Delhi Dynamos have been the most active two sides in the transfer market for quite some time now but other clubs have also picked up pace to sign the best talents available in Indian football and of course from outside the country. ISL has helped some amazing home-grown talents to make a name for themselves over the years but the glamour and charisma of the League largely depends on the foreign players. We have seen some globally known stars like Robbie Keane, Roberto Carlos, Luis Garcia, Alessandro del Piero plying their trades in the ISL over the years and this year also, there will be some great foreign players on the show. Here, we look at five foreign players to watch out for in ISL 2019-20. Roy Krishna (ATK) One of the best signings for 2019-20 ISL season came from from ATK when they … [Read more...] about Five best foreign players to look out for in ISL this season
ATK edge Delhi to enter Super Cup semis
Both teams created plenty of chances but ATK finally came out on top, courtesy of a scintillating hat-trick by striker Balwant Singh. For a place in the final, ATK will take on the winner of the NorthEast United FC vs Chennaiyin FC match on Sunday (April 7). FULL [email protected]_Singh17 ! 🔥🔥🔥#DDFCATK #HeroSuperCup #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/S5LB9U9Vqk — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 5, 2019 Mohammed Sajid Dhot gave Delhi the lead on the 15th minute, but Balwant restored parity eight minutes later. Manuel Lanzarote scored to put ATK in front on the 28th minute, before Balwant made it 3-1 on the 34-minute mark. Daniel Lalhlimpuia pulled a goal back for Delhi almost instantly to set up an intriguing second half. Balwant completed his hat-trick and restored ATK's two-goal cushion on the 51st minute. Delhi clawed their way back into the match with a deflected strike from Nandhakumar Sekar on the 72nd minute but couldn't find their … [Read more...] about ATK edge Delhi to enter Super Cup semis