Chennaiyin FC vs Mohammedan SC Highlights, ISL 2024-25: CFC 0-1 MSC Full Time!

The referee allows additional minute of play, which also saw Barambilla see a yellow card for dissent. However, nothing stops MSC from their maiden ISL win as the referee finally blows the full-time whistle. It's Lalremsanga Fanai's first-half goal that turns historic for Mohammedan!
CFC vs MSC: 0-1 at FT
90+6' Ryan Edwards heads wide following a pin-point cross for him from the right wing! Chennaiyin FC are throwing one ball after another into the box from every outlet possible and Mohammedan are somehow clearing them all!
90+4' Manzoki misses the penalty as he sends the penalty wide! CFC instantly counter-attack and reaches the MSC goal for a shot! However, Gaurav Bora makes a goal-line clearance to deny Chennaiyin FC the equaliser!
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
90+3' Penalty Kick for Mohammedan SC as Manzoki is taken down inside the box by Dinpuia!
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
90+1' Padam Chhetri dives to block a shot from a distance by Wilmar Jordan Gil as CFC's desperate hunt for an equaliser continues. Meanwhile the referee added seven minutes of stoppage time!
89' Samik Mitra makes an acrobatic save to deny a goal-bound effort by Kasimov right after CFC committed another error in their own half to get caught on the break!
88' Another substitution by Mohammedan as Cesar Manzoki comes on for Alexis Gomez in attack!
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
84' Defensive substitution by Mohammedan as coach Cherynsov takes of forward Franca for Mohammed Irshad. Meanwhile CFC are increasing intensity in the closing minutes in their hunt for the equaliser
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
80' Gurkirat takes his chance from outside the box as he tries to curl the ball after a CFC build up but the effort sails over the crossbar for a goal kick!
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
73' CFC throw in the kitchen sink as they use their final substitution too. Jitu Singh comes on for Lalrinliana Hnamte in the midfield
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
71' Seems like too many changes have impacted the flow of Chennaiyin FC as suddenly Mohammedan SC have found momentum in attack and are mounting too but not with much intensity
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
67' Mohammedan SC make their first change as Bikash Singh comes on for Makan Chothe
65' Chennaiyin FC coach Scott Cooper makes three changes as Wilmar Jordan Gil, Kiyan Nassiri and Gurkirat come on for Daniel Chima Chukwu, Irfan Yedwad and Farukh Choudhary.
That means CFC have reshuffled their entire attacking line-up while they await their first shot on goal
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
61' Back-to-back corners for Chennaiyin FC but MSC defense soaked in the pressure well and avoided mistakes. Mohammedan look a different side when asked to protect a goal
CFC vs MSC: 0-0
58' Gaurav Bora heads wide from a corner delivered by Alexis Gomez. The MSC defender puts enough power behind that header but not enough accuracy after Franca won a corner during a due with Ankit Mukherjee
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
54' Ryan Edwards misses the target with a diving header after Barambilla put a good corner kick to the far post!
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
52' Alexis Gomez takes his chances from outside the box as he pulls away from a CFC player before shooting straight to Samik Mitra for an easy save!
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
50' Lucas Barambilla in action again as he combines with teammates well over short passes to get into the box but once again MSC defense prevailed under pressure and didn't allow the Brazilian a clear shot on target!
48' Lucas Brambilla brings intensity and pace in the midfield as he combines with Lalrinliana Hnamte well with couple of quick touches to get into the box but couldn't put himself in a good position to pull the trigger for a shot on goal
46' The second half begins and there's one change with CFC coach Scott Cooper bringing on debutant Brambilla for Elsinho
CFC vs MSC: 0-1

Chennaiyin FC put in one cross after another with Connor Shields delivering a bulk of it. Mohammedan SC, however, changed the statistic that matters with an opportunistic goal.
However, Connor Shields was surely the star performer of the first half, with all due respect to goalscorer Lalremsanga Fanai
The referee blows the whistle for half time as Mohammedan SC lead at the break through a goal by Lalremsanga Fanai. The goal stunned the crowd as it was Chennaiyin FC, who dominated every aspect of the game until that point while a defensive howler by Dinliana proved expensive!
45+3' Lalremsanga Fanai misses a glorious chance to score a second as he slips inside the box while trying dribble past the two nervy CFC centre backs after Alexis Gomez set him up with a beautiful lobbed ball into the box!
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
45+1' Four minutes of stoppage time added and Mohammedan win their first corner following another attack from the left through Alexis
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
43' Mohammedan SC with another attack! Lalremsanga opens up space on the left flank as he plays Alexis through. The Argentine eventually sends in a cross, which couldn't find any of his teammates. The move, however, was threatening for CFC
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
GOOOOOOALLLLL! Lalremsanga Fanai taps into an empty net after a defensive mistake by CFC! Poor communication between Dinliana and goalkeeper Mitra allowed an alert Fanai to tap in the lead for Mohammedan against the run of play!
CFC vs MSC: 0-1
38' Match resumes and the hosts continue to bother debutants with high pressing!

37' Match interrupted momentarily following a foul on Connor Shields from behind. The medical staff is out on the field to treat him and seems like it's not a major injury concern. However, should have been a yellow card at least
CFC vs MSC: 0-0
33' Alexis Gomez hits the post for Mohammedan SC in front of an empty goal after he round up the CFC goalkeeper!
That's the first clear-cut chance that fell to Mohammedan as CFC defender Dinliana's poor ball control while receiving a long ball allowed the Argentine to get in front of the goal! Should have been the first goal for Mohammedan
CFC vs MSC: 0-0
32' Match resumes after the break and the high-pressing sees Chima win the ball high up the right wing and feed Connor into the box. The Scot runs deep to test the goalkeeper from a tight angle! Padam Chhetri makes no mistake in the save!
The Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai will come alive as Chennaiyin FC hosts Mohammedan SC in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 encounter. Scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday, September 26, fans can catch all the action live on Sports 18 Network, with streaming available on JioCinema.
Chennaiyin FC is buzzing after a remarkable 3-2 victory against Odisha FC in their season opener, showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience. With five wins out of their last seven matches at home, the Marina Machans are looking to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their winning streak, as head coach Owen Coyle emphasizes a relentless pursuit of three points in every match.
On the other hand, Mohammedan SC will be aiming for their first away victory in ISL history after drawing 1-1 with FC Goa in their previous outing. Their aggressive playing style was evident as they took 15 shots from inside the penalty area, demonstrating their attacking intent. Coach Andrey Chernyshov is optimistic about his squad's confidence and skill, but he acknowledges the need to improve their physical conditioning ahead of this challenging fixture.
Historically, this match presents a unique challenge for Mohammedan SC, who are keen to make a statement in their inaugural ISL campaign. The stakes are high as Chennaiyin FC seeks to build on their positive momentum, while Mohammedan aims to secure their first win away from home.
With both teams motivated by different objectives-Chennaiyin striving for continued success and Mohammedan looking to establish their presence-the match promises to be an exciting encounter. Stay tuned for live updates and key moments as Chennaiyin FC and Mohammedan SC clash in ISL 2024-25!