A dominant Chennaiyin FC got back to their winning ways, scoring five goals in a resounding 5-1 win over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday. It was a thoroughly professional performance from Chennaiyin FC, who dominated the match from start to finish with Irfan Yadwad, Connor Shields, Wilmar Jordan Gil and Lukas Brambilla all registering their names on the scoresheet.
Javi Hernández scored the hosts’ only goal. With this win, Marina Marchans earned her third win of the season.
The away team started the game strong, bombarding the penalty area with dynamic runs down the flanks and numerous crosses.
Vincy Barretto’s cross from the right flank was delivered in an uncertain and poorly communicated area between Albino Gomes and Pratik Chaudhuri, who scored after six minutes. Chaudhuri) tip-toed towards his own goal to give Chennaiyin FC the lead.
Chennaiyin FC eventually doubled their lead thanks to an individual display from Irfan Yadwad. The youngster picked up the ball near the halfway line and got the better of his marker with a sensational turn.
He completed the move by beating the defenders and slotting the ball into the bottom right corner in the 22nd minute of the first half.
Jamshedpur FC had no intention of locking down the Chennaiyin frontline as the visitors added a third goal in the 24th minute.
Connor Shields played a complex one-two with Yadwad and the youngster opened the space for Shields to score his first goal of the season with a vicious left-foot strike.
Chennaiyin FC continued its aggressive momentum in the early part of the second quarter. They showed great tenacity and were rewarded in the 54th minute when Yadwad pick-pocketed Pratik and fired a pass towards Gil in space. In a situation where only the Albino could have won, the Colombian had the courage to score.
Looking for more goals, Owen Coyle decided to revitalize his front line with the signings of Daniel Chima Chukwu, Lukas Brambilla and Gurkirat Singh.
Chennaiyin eventually scored their fifth goal in the 71st minute. Lalrinliana Hnamte played Brambilla in space and the Brazilian midfielder caught Albino completely off guard with a sensational curling effort.
Jamshedpur FC scored against the run of play in the 81st minute when Yadwad handled the ball in the penalty area after a free kick. The hosts were awarded a penalty and Javi Hernández stepped up to score a consolation goal.
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