Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast Highlights, ISL 2023-24: CFC 2-1 NEUFC at Full Time!


The referee blows the final whistle after Nestor Albiach misses the target from outside the box by an inch following a threatening strike! It's CFC 2-1 NEUFC at Full Time and are now favourites to make it to the playoffs while NorthEast United are knocked out of the last-six run!
It's now all between Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal to play for a playoff spot with the Chennai outfits at an advantage!
90+3' NEUFC have less than three minutes to come back in the match as seven minutes of additional play was added before Ankit scored the leading goal for Chennaiyin
CFC 2-1 NEUFC
90+1' GOOOOOALLL! Ankit Mukherjee fires low into the bottom corner from outside the box following a lay off by Rahim Ali! Chennaiyin take the lead!
CFC 2-1 NEUFC
85' Tomi Juric hits the woodwork from a volley for NEUFC! Unbelievable to see both teams hit the post in space of seconds! The scoreline remains locked at 1-1
83' Irfan Yedvad hits the near post following a block by Gurmeet Singh! Chennai fans are stunned to see that not go in!
CFC 1-1 NEUFC

A double substitution by NEUFC while Ayush Adhikari comes on for Jiteshwor Singh for Chennaiyin FC as both managers throw in the kitchen sink in hunt of all three points!
CFC 1-1 NEUFC
72' GOOOOOOALLLLLL! STUNNING GOAL DIRECT FROM A CORNER BY AKASH SANGWAN! It's 1-1 in Chennai!

NEUFC manager Juan Pedro Benali makes double substitutions too

61' Back-to-back changes by Chennaiyin FC in hunt for goals. NorthEast United manager is about to make changes too
54' Vincy Barretto fails to connect with a header in front of the goal after Crivellaro puts a cross for him in the six-yard box! CFC are failing to take their chances
CFC 0-1 NEUFC
49' GOOOOOALLLLLL! MS Jithin gives the NorthEast lead following a combination play with Parthib Gogoi that caught Chennaiyin FC on the counter!
CFC 0-1 NEUFC
46' The second half is underway!
CFC 0-0 NEUFC
The first half ends goalless but ends with some action as MS Jithin volleys off target for NEUFC following a corner for his side!
CFC 0-0 NEUFC at HT
45+1' Three minutes of stoppage time added upon completion of 45 minutes while the intensity of the match has dropped in the last five minutes
CFC 0-0 NEUFC
36' Asheer Akhtar makes a crucial deflection in front of the NEUFC goal to not allow Jordan Murray a shot at goal after Farukh Chowdhury centred the ball after beating his marker with some excellent skills! Should have been the opening goal for Chennaiyin if not for Asheer!
CFC 0-0 NEUFC
32' Debjit Majumdar makes a crucial save! Nestor Albiach's shot is blocked after MS Jithin started a counterattack and ran deep into the CFC box to set up Nestor for that shot! What a match this is turning out to be!
CFC 0-0 NEUFC
31' NEUFC goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh denies Ryan Edward a goal with a fingertip save off a glancing header!
28' NEUFC wingers make their presence felt in the game as both Parthib Gogoi and MS Jithin make back-to-back dribbling runs from either flanks to create chances in NEUFC's attacking third but the Chennaiyin defence does enough to keep the scoreline at stalemate
CFC 0-0 NEUFC
22' GOAL DISALLOWED! Ryan Edwards pushes NEUFC's Gurmeet Singh into the goal while the goalkeeper collects the corner sent in by Crivellaro! That would have been an Olympic goal
CFC 0-0 NEUFC
17' Crivellaro curls the ball over the crossbar in what looked like a good goalscoring opportunity for CFC after combination play involved with Jordan Murray and Vincey Barretto. These three names are having a telepathic understanding tonight and are wreaking havoc in NorthEast's half!
CFC 0-0 NEUFC
12' Aakash Sangwan hits the woodwork following a threatening move by Chennaiyin FC! Jordan Murray fires the second ball over the crossbar for a goalkick. Chennaiyin FC are dominating the opening phases of the game and have made multiple threatening crosses and passes into the box with midfielder Crivellaro heavily involved!
CFC 0-0 NEUFC
5' The match is underway in Chennai and the first five minutes saw both sides show high intensity with a direct battle for a playoff at stake!
CFC 0-0 NEUFC
This match holds significant implications in determining the sixth team to qualify for the ISL playoffs.
Chennaiyin FC and NorthEast United FC find themselves neck and neck in the race for the final playoff spot, with both teams eager to capitalize on this crucial opportunity presented to them.
Currently occupying the seventh and eighth positions in the standings, Chennaiyin FC and NorthEast United FC have 24 and 23 points, respectively, from 20 games each. A victory in this encounter will propel Chennaiyin FC into the top six, temporarily surpassing East Bengal FC by two points. Similarly, NorthEast United FC will leapfrog over the Red & Gold Brigade in the standings with a win.
This showdown promises to be a high-stakes affair, offering a glimpse into the resurgence of both teams under new head coaches after lackluster performances in the previous season.
Chennaiyin FC has displayed a late resurgence in their bid for the playoffs, securing back-to-back victories in their last two outings. Despite occasional inconsistencies, head coach Owen Coyle's side will draw confidence from their past encounters against NorthEast United FC, boasting a commendable 57.1% win rate in their previous seven matchups. The Marina Machans have excelled in breaking down opposition attacks in the middle while maintaining discipline, although their fouls conceded per game remain the highest in the league.
NorthEast United FC aims to secure their third league double over Chennaiyin FC, having previously defeated them 3-0 earlier this season. With a focus on exploiting Chennaiyin FC's vulnerabilities, particularly in conceding goals from distance, the Highlanders will rely on the contributions of their international stars like Nestor Albiach to tilt the scales in their favor.
Rahim Ali's knack for decisive moments was evident in his game-winning goal against Jamshedpur FC. With two goals and an assist to his name, Rahim Ali's agility and goal-scoring prowess make him a key player to watch out for in Chennaiyin FC's attack.
Nestor Albiach's instrumental role in orchestrating NorthEast United FC's gameplay cannot be understated. With four goals and three assists, Albiach's ability to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities will be crucial for the Highlanders' aspirations in this crucial encounter.