CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC and Odisha FC played a 2-2 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

The Marina Machans had secured a two-goal lead with Wilmar Jordan Gil striking twice within a short interval in the second-half, before the Juggernauts netted a couple of times late into the game to settle for a point.

This is the fourth time Chennaiyin FC have dropped points from winning position this season and the third time at their home turf.

The home side went ahead in the 48th minute. Goalkeeper Amrinder Singh passed the ball to Lalthathanga Khawlhring, who couldn’t control the ball properly. Connor Shields pressed and recovered possession, before barging into the box on the right flank. Shields made a smart low cross for Gil, who timed his run perfectly and tapped the ball in to break the deadlock.

The duo returned to strike back at Odisha FC in the 53rd minute with Gil scoring again.

In the 80th minute, Dori pulled one back for Odisha and it opened the floodgates for a late onslaught by the visitors.

The Juggernauts ended up overwhelming a vulnerable defence of the home side, with Mauricio and Rahul KP scrambling to find the back of the net from close range. Rahul’s right footed shot hit the right post, but goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz had the final touch before the ball smashed the net, resulting in an own goal in the custodian’s name.

Chennaiyin FC will play their next game against Mohammedan SC on January 15. Odisha FC will be featuring against Kerala Blasters FC on January 13.

(ISL Media Team)