Indian Super League | Profligate Chennaiyin FC sinks to its third straight defeat
The Hindu
Chennaiyin FC suffers third straight loss as East Bengal FC secures 2-0 victory in Indian Super League match.
A wasteful Chennaiyin FC went down 2-0 to East Bengal FC in an Indian Super League football match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday, its third straight loss.
P.V. Vishnu and Jeakson Singh were on target for the Red and Gold brigade as the home team failed to cash in on the opportunities that came its way.
Chennaiyin had the better of the exchanges in the opening half, but its forward-line couldn’t find the back of the net.
Connor Shields played a key role in creating chances and stretching the East Bengal defence in wide areas.
The Kolkata team’s defence managed to soak in the pressure and keep CFC at bay.
The best chance came when Laldinpuia Pachuau leapt to meet a Shields corner, but his header didn’t trouble custodian Prabhsukhan Gill.
Connor and Daniel Chima Chukwu orchestrated a few good moves but were found wanting in front of goal.
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