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Mumbai City FC edge past Chennaiyin in its season opener

Mumbai City FC edge past Chennaiyin in its season opener

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Mumbai City FC began their Indian Super League 2025-26 season on a winning note, edging past Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in Match 7, which was played here at the Mumbai Football Arena. A tightly-contested encounter was decided by an own goal in the 48th minute by Pritam Kotal as the Islanders secured all three points in their season opener. Neither team could create much flow in the match as they cancelled each other out in midfield. Chances were a premium in the first half as the attackers found it difficult to break the opposition’s defence. Jorge Pereyra Díaz forced a fine save out of Mohammad Nawaz after he was played through by Jorge Ortiz. Minutes later, Brandon Fernandes, who looked in sublime form for the Islanders, found Lallianzuala Chhangte at the far post. The forward laid the ball on the path of Ortiz with a great touch, but the Spaniard’s effort only found the goalkeeper. Chennaiyin relied on long balls with Irfan Yadwad and new signing Iñigo Martín as the target men, but they were well …

2025 Durand Cup to be held in July-August

2025 Durand Cup to be held in July-August

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The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) is all set to welcome back the prestigious Durand Cup for the third year in a row. This was confirmed by BTR Chief Pramod Boro on May 17, who said the tournament will be held in Kokrajhar from 18 July to 23 August 23, 2025. 🚨#News l The Durand Cup 2025 dates are out! The Durand Cup is scheduled to be hosted at several venues🏟️ 📍Kolkata📍Kokrajhar📍Imphal📍Shillong📍Jamshedpur The opening match will be held in Shillong, and the tournament is set to run from July 18 to August 23🗓️ 📸: AIFF… pic.twitter.com/2snjbe3Wu2 — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) May 17, 2025 The Durand Cup, the oldest football tournament in Asia and one of the most respected in the world, will be hosted in the region for its 134th edition. Kokrajhar will once again play a key role as a host venue, continuing its growing football tradition in the Northeast. The upcoming tournament is being organized by the Indian Armed Forces in partnership with the All-India Football Federation (AIFF), with the BTR government offering full …

Chennaiyin thrash Jamshedpur in final league game as Red Miners head to playoffs

Chennaiyin thrash Jamshedpur in final league game as Red Miners head to playoffs

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Chennaiyin FC delivered a resounding 5-2 win over playoff-bound Jamshedpur FC in their final game of the ISL 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai. The Marina Machans put up a five-star performance, with Daniel Chima Chukwu and Irfan Yadwad scoring braces to hand the visitors a crushing defeat. Despite the loss, Jamshedpur FC remain in the playoffs, while Chennaiyin FC finished eighth with 27 points from 24 matches. The match was filled with end-to-end action, goals, and moments of brilliance from both sides. Here are the five major talking points from the game: 1. Chennaiyin FC End Season on a High Note Chennaiyin FC may have missed out on a playoff spot, but they ensured their season ended on a high with a convincing 5-2 win over Jamshedpur FC. The team showed great attacking prowess, with Daniel Chima Chukwu and Irfan Yadwad leading the charge. This emphatic win gives the fans something to cheer about despite a disappointing overall campaign. The team looked sharp throughout the match, playing fast-paced attacking football, and dismantled …

NorthEast United qualify for playoffs, eliminate Chennaiyin- Talking points

NorthEast United qualify for playoffs, eliminate Chennaiyin- Talking points

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NorthEast United FC delivered a statement performance in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, defeating Chennaiyin FC 3-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai. With this emphatic victory, the Highlanders secured their place in the playoffs for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Here are the five major talking points from the match: #5NorthEast United FC’s first-half blitz NorthEast United FC wasted no time in asserting dominance, scoring all three of their goals in a sensational first half. Nestor Albiach opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a precise finish, thanks to an exquisite assist from Alaaeddine Ajaraie. Jithin MS then doubled the lead in the 26th minute, rounding off a well-constructed move initiated by Mohammed Ali Bemammer. The Moroccan playmaker Ajaraie added the third in the 38th minute, following up on his initial shot after Ryan Edwards’ block. The intensity and precision displayed by the Highlanders left Chennaiyin FC struggling to keep up, effectively deciding the match within the first 45 minutes. #4 Alaaeddine Ajaraie: The genius Once again, Alaaeddine Ajaraie showcased …

Bengaluru FC Seal ISL Playoffs Spot With 1-0 Win vs Chennaiyin FC

Bengaluru FC Seal ISL Playoffs Spot With 1-0 Win vs Chennaiyin FC

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Bengaluru FC secured qualification to the play-offs and ended Chennaiyin FC’s race for the top six after a 1-0 win in their Indian Super League match here on Tuesday. Chennaiyin FC, who now have 24 points from 22 games, will not make the playoffs, whereas the Blues see themselves at the third spot courtesy 37 points as a result of this triumph. The Gerard Zaragoza-coached side held 57.1 per cent of the possession and were constantly in the hunt for goals, though their only strike of the night came through Rahul Bheke’s emphatic finish inside the box in the first half. Prior to that, though, Chennaiyin FC had nearly cracked the code to carve open the Bengaluru FC defence in the ninth minute, with Jiteshwor Singh leading the move down the centre of the park before distributing the ball to the flanks to try and spot openings inside the home team’s defensive third. The Marina Machans moved the ball slickly on the up from the right flank before Connor Shields glided in and …

Bengaluru FC secure playoffs berth, end Chennaiyin FC’s race

Bengaluru FC secure playoffs berth, end Chennaiyin FC’s race

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Bengaluru FC defeated Chennaiyin FC by 1-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday night to qualify for the playoffs of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. Chennaiyin FC, who now have 24 points from 22 games, will not make the playoffs, whereas the Blues see themselves at the third spot courtesy of 37 points as a result of this triumph. Here are the talking points. Constant hunt for goals The Gerard Zaragoza-coached side held 57.1% of the possession and were constantly in the hunt for goals, though their only strike of the night came through Rahul Bheke’s emphatic finish inside the box in the first half. Prior to that though, Chennaiyin FC nearly cracked the code to carve open the Bengaluru FC defence calmly in the ninth minute, with Jiteshwor Singh leading the move down the centre of the park before distributing the ball to the flanks to try and spot openings inside the home team’s defensive third. The Marina Machans moved the ball slickly on the up from the right flank, before Connor …

Chennaiyin thrash Jamshedpur in final league game as Red Miners head to playoffs

Late winner sinks Punjab FC; gets Chennaiyin all three points

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Chennai: Chennaiyin FC finally broke their winless streak at home with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Saturday. This victory comes at a crucial time as the Marina Machans push to finish their season on a high note. Wilmar Jordan Gil’s penalty set the tone for the match, but Punjab FC fought back through Luka Majcen’s equaliser. Ultimately, Daniel Chima Chukwu’s late winner sealed all three points for the hosts. Here are the five key talking points from this pulsating ISL 2024-25 fixture. #5 – A Much-Needed Home Victory for Chennaiyin FC Chennaiyin FC had gone five games without a win at home before this fixture, making this victory a much-needed boost for the team and their fans. The Marina Machans had been struggling to capitalize on home advantage, often failing to convert chances into goals. With this result, Owen Coyle’s side will hope to build momentum as they head into the final stretch of the season. Despite being seven points behind sixth-placed Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin’s …

East Bengal falter as Chennaiyin FC bounce back in style- Talking points

East Bengal falter as Chennaiyin FC bounce back in style- Talking points

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Chennaiyin FC ended their seven-game winless streak in emphatic fashion, securing a 3-0 victory over East Bengal FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata. Despite both teams being out of playoff contention, the match held significance as Chennaiyin FC climbed to 10th place with 21 points, while East Bengal remained stuck in the lower half of the table. Here are the five major talking points from the game: #5 Chennaiyin FC finally break the streak Coming into this fixture, Owen Coyle’s Chennaiyin FC had not won a game in seven matches, struggling to find form. However, a determined performance saw them dominate proceedings and capitalize on defensive errors to register their biggest win of the season. The victory pushed them to 10th place, but with a seven-point gap to sixth-placed Bengaluru FC, their playoff hopes remain mathematically slim to none. #4 Nishu Kumar’s costly own goal East Bengal FC started brightly, creating early chances, but a defensive lapse saw Chennaiyin FC take the lead. In the 13th minute, an attempted clearance from …

Kerala Blasters thump 10-men Chennaiyin at Marina Arena

Kerala Blasters thump 10-men Chennaiyin at Marina Arena

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Chennai: Kerala Blasters FC defeated Chennaiyin FC by 3-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Thursday. This was also the first time the Kerala Blasters FC registered an away win against Chennaiyin FC in the competition. They took an early lead courtesy of goals from Jesus Jimenez and Korou Singh. Later, Kwame Peprah scored the third strike in the second half to secure their seventh win of the ongoing season. Vincy Barretto’s late goal for the hosts remained as a mere consolation. Kerala Blasters FC were off the blocks quickly as they took the lead in the third minute of the match courtesy of Jimenez. It started with Korou driving the ball forward into the final third before he got dispossessed. But the Chennaiyin FC backline didn’t clear their lines and Jimenez latched onto the stray ball and slotted it past Mohammed Nawaz in goal. Chennaiyin FC did have their moments with Ryan Edwards and Irfan Yadwad having opportunities to score from Connor Shields’ delivery …

FC Goa Beat Chennaiyin FC To Close Gap With Leaders Mohun Bagan

FC Goa Beat Chennaiyin FC To Close Gap With Leaders Mohun Bagan

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FC Goa closed the gap with top-placed Mohun Bagan Super Giant after a flawless 2-0 win against Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League match on Saturday. The Gaurs are placed second in the table with 33 points after this win, cutting the gap with the top-positioned Mohun Bagan Super Giant (37) to four points. The loss also extended Chennaiyin FC’s winless run to six games, having last tasted a victory in the ISL during their 1-0 win against Hyderabad FC on December 11. FC Goa held total control over this game, keeping 58.6% of the possession and taking eight shots on target as opposed to none of Chennaiyin FC. Iker Guarrotxena got FC Goa ahead in the game with his sharp awareness inside the six-yard box. Following a corner, Boris Singh received the ball on the right flank. Boris curled in a cross that was mishandled by Chennaiyin FC goalkeeper Mohammed Nawaz. Brison Fernandes lapped upon the chance but his shot ricocheted off the woodwork, and Guarrotxena picked up the loose ball …