AIFF Media Team
CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC came from behind to hold FC Goa to an enthralling 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Owen Coyle’s men took an early lead through Jordan Wilmar Gil, which Udanta Singh cancelled before the break. The second half saw the visitors go up through Armando Sadiku’s spot-kick but Daniel Chima Chukwu restored parity for the Marina Machans.
Chennaiyin FC took the lead in the 11th minute when Brambilla’s shot was blocked haphazardly by Jay Gupta. The ball rebounded off Gil and ended up in the back of the net.
Manolo’s men found the equaliser right at the stroke of half-time when Aakash Sangwan, with his beautiful cross from the left, found Udanta Singh in space. The 28-year-old shouldered the ball past Samik Mitra to pull the scores level.
The visitors secured the lead in the 51st minute through Sadiku’s spot-kick after Samik Mitra brought down Dejan Drazic in the penalty area. With this goal, Sadiku became the first FC Goa player to score in five consecutive ISL games.
Owen Coyle turned to Daniel Chima Chukwa to restore parity, replacing Wilmar Gil in the 67th minute. Chukwu became the super-sub, scoring the equaliser in the 79th minute with a thumping header from Player of the Match Connor Shields’ corner.
Chennaiyin FC will now travel to Delhi to face Punjab FC on October 31 while FC Goa will host league leaders Bengaluru FC on November 2.
(ISL Media Team)
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