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Odisha FC pulls off remarkable comeback against Chennaiyin FC- Talking points

Odisha FC pulls off remarkable comeback against Chennaiyin FC- Talking points

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Chennai: The Marina Arena witnessed a dramatic match between Chennaiyin FC and Odisha FC, with the visitors pulling off a stunning comeback with two late goals, resulting in a 2-2 draw on Thursday. Wilmar Jordan Gil’s second-half brace, both set up by Connor Shields, looked to be enough to give CFC their second home win of the season but a series of unfortunate events and a refereeing error in failing to spot an offside cost Chennaiyin dear. Jordan Gil nets another brace, takes his tally to 8 Chennaiyin have had an issue in front of goal, with a lack of clinicality in taking chances but for Wilmar Jordan Gil, things have been working out well. This is his third brace this season, taking his overall tally to eight for the season, and in a team that has found it difficult to score goals off late, he has been a constant threat in front of goal. After a placid first half, Gil was in the right place at the right time to slot home both of …

Top 10 Foreign Players of 2024-25 Season

Top 10 Foreign Players of 2024-25 Season

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A quarter of the way into the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season, the standings have already delivered some surprises. Four of last year’s playoff teams are currently out of the top six, while clubs like Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC are playing some of their best football in years. With 16 points, Bengaluru FC has matched its best-ever start, reminiscent of its league-topping 2018-19 season. Central to these shifts are the international stars, including both new signings and experienced players who’ve changed clubs. Let’s take a closer look at ten of the top-performing overseas players who are making waves this season. 1. Alaaeddine Ajaraie (NorthEast United FC) Alaaeddine Ajaraie has quickly become a sensation for NorthEast United FC, racking up 10 goal contributions (7 goals, 3 assists) in just 460 minutes – the most by any player this season. His average goal contribution every 46 minutes is the second-best rate in ISL history among players with at least 300 minutes played. Ajaraie is only the second player in ISL history to score in …

Chennaiyin eye first home win of the season as they take on FC Goa

Chennaiyin eye first home win of the season as they take on FC Goa

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Chennaiyin FC will be looking to secure their first home win of the season and continue their positive form with a second successive victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, when they take on FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. Owen Coyle’s men have already played four games, winning two and drawing one. After a hard-fought win against NorthEast United in their last match, the Marina Machans have maintained an unbeaten run in their away fixtures. Chennaiyin FC have faced FC Goa 26 times in the league, winning nine matches. When asked about his team’s challenging record against the Gaurs, coach Coyle was quick to respond: “Good time to start tomorrow.” “What we can affect is what’s to come. FC Goa are a very good side and they invest heavily in their team every year. That being said, we know when we are at our best. We were disappointed to lose our home game against Mohammedan, but, with all due respect, it was self-inflicted,” Coyle added during a pre-match …

Hyderabad gets their first point of the season against Chennai, talking points

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Amidst the rain-filled sky and puddle-filled outfield at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad, home team Hyderabad FC secured its first points of the 2024-25 ISL campaign with a gritty 0-0 draw against Chennaiyin FC. Despite going down to ten men in the 71st minute, the Nawabs held on to secure a point, in what would feel like a win for them and a loss for Owen Coyle’s CFC. #5, A point that would feel like three for Hyderabad FC Hyderabad FC came into this game under a lot of pressure. Three games with zero points and no goals, one might have forgiven for thinking three will become four. But they did not. Thangboi Singto’s young group of players showed tremendous resilience and in fact, had a fair share of opportunities to take the lead as well, especially in the first half. When push came to shove in the 71st minute with Parag Shrivas getting sent off for a second bookable offense, HFC did not let it affect them and with a bit of …

Mohammedan records historic win at Chennai-talking points

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Chennai: Mohammedan SC created history at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, registering its first win in the ISL, thanks to a 1-0 win against hosts Chennaiyin FC. The only goal of the match came in the 39th minute of the match from a defensive mishap in the Chennaiyin FC half leaving Lalremsanga with an open net to finish into. Despite Chennaiyin creating a lot of chances in the closing minutes, and Mohammedan missing a penalty, Chennaiyin couldn’t find the equalizer thanks to some brave defending from the travelling side. After Hyderabad FC and Punjab FC, who won their first ISL games against Chennaiyin FC, Mohammedan SC too joined this list as registering their first ISL win against the marina machans. #5 History made at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai The rise of Mohammedan SC has been one of inspiration and grit. After missing out on their first victories in the previous two games thanks to stoppage-time goals, the visiting team ensured no such mishap happened tonight, as they held on to a …

Chennaiyin FC aim big this season with major squad changes

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Chennaiyin FC, one of the more consistent teams in the ISL, have been on a downward trajectory these past few years. Since their ISL Cup win back in 2019, until last season when they qualified for the knockout playoffs, they have been on the wrong end of the table. Despite recent struggles, including missing out on the playoffs for three consecutive seasons from 2020-21 to 2022-23, Chennaiyin FC showed resilience last season by securing a sixth-place finish and making it to the knockout stages. Though they were eliminated in the first round, their upward trajectory under coach Owen Coyle, who led them to the final in the 2019-20 season, remains promising. Key transfers: There was a major overhaul of the squad over the summer, with as many as 15 players brought in by Owen Coyle and the club also saw the departure of 13 players. “A big turnover takes time, but we’re excited about the progress. The longer we work together, the stronger we will become,” said head coach Owen Coyle in a media interaction …