JAMSHEDPUR: Chennaiyin FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 5-1 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, on Monday, November 4, 2024.

It was a thoroughly professional performance from Chennaiyin FC as they dominated the match from start to finish with Irfan Yadwad, Connor Shields, Wilmar Jordan Gil, and Lukas Brambilla all registering their names on the scoresheet.

Javi Hernandez scored the only goal for the hosts. With this win, the Marina Machans secured their third triumph of the season.

A cross from Vincy Barretto on the right wing was delivered in the area of uncertainty and lack of communication between Albino Gomes and Pratik Chaudhuri saw the latter toe-poke it into his own net to hand Chennaiyin FC the lead in the sixth minute.

Chennaiyin FC doubled their lead when Key Performer of the Match Irfan Yadwad stormed past the defenders and completed the move by slotting the ball into the bottom right corner in the 22nd minute.

The visitors added their third goal in the 24th minute. Connor Shields hammered home his first goal of this season with a vicious left-footed strike.

Chennaiyin FC made it 4-0 in the 54th minute when Yadwad pick-pocketed Pratik and played a pass towards Gil in space. With only Albino to beat, the Colombian held his nerve and slotted it home.

The winners found their fifth in the 71st minute when Lalrinliana Hnamte played Brambilla in space and the Brazilian midfielder came up with a sensational curling effort to catch Albino completely off-guard.
Jamshedpur FC pulled a goal back in the 81st minute, against the run of play when Yadwad handled the ball in the penalty area following a free-kick. The hosts were rewarded with a penalty and Javi Hernandez stepped and scored the consolation goal.

Chennaiyin FC will welcome Mumbai City FC at home on November 9 whereas Jamshedpur FC will again be in action on November 23 in Kolkata against Mohun Bagan SG.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)