Chennaiyin vs Goa, ISL: FC Goa’s Udanta Singh celebrates after scoring against Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on Thursday. (ISL Media)
Chennaiyin vs Goa ISL live report: Chennaiyin FC have clawed their way back into the Indian Super League clash against FC Goa with just 10 minutes left on the clock thanks to Daniel Chima Chukwu, who scored an equaliser to bring the scoreline to 2-2.
The hosts Chennaiyin were trailing 1-2 against FC Goa. The match was deadlocked at 1-1 at half-time of their ISL clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.
The match saw FC Goa turn around the game after allowing Chennaiyin’s Wilmar Jordân Gil to score in the 11th minute. While Udanta Singh Kumam scored in the 45th minute to help the Goa outfit go into half-time with a 1-1 scoreline, Amando Sadiku scored from the penalty spot in the 51st minute to take the side ahead.
Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa
Chennaiyin FC are looking to secure their first home win of the season. They won their previous ISL match. Owen Coyle’s men have already played four games this season. They have managed to win two of those games and have drawn one.
After a hard-fought victory over the NorthEast United in their last match, the Marina Machans have maintained an unbeaten run in their away fixtures.
Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa head-to-head
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 press conference on Wednesday.
“What we showed on our travels is that we did very well in three tough games – probably should have won all three. What we want to do now is capitalise on our home games, whether it is FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, or anyone else. We are at our very best tomorrow, this is a game we can win for sure.”
