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ISL 2020-21: CFC vs JFC: Jamshedpur playoff hopes afloat as Chennaiyin shoot themselves in the foot

An injury-time own goal from Enes Sipovic proved to be the difference as Jamshedpur FC edged Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday.

JFC players celebrate their win over CFC. Credit: ISL Media

Goa, Feb. 10: An injury-time own goal from Enes Sipovic proved to be the difference as Jamshedpur FC edged Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday.

Jamshedpur did not register a single shot on target, compared to Chennaiyin’s four but still ended on the winning side. The result lifted Owen Coyle's team to the sixth spot while Chennaiyin stayed eighth.

Cagey contest

Cagey contest

The opening half proved to be a cagey contest with both sides displaying great defensive organization. Chennaiyin started bright and fashioned chances but failed to convert them again. Jamshedpur eventually grew into the game but lacked incision in the attacking third.

Jamshedpur keeper TP Rehenesh was called into action early on, forcing a fine save from Lallianzuala Chhangte. The youngster received the ball from Memo Moura on the left and cut inside before curling his shot towards the far post. However, his effort was parried away by Rehenesh, who displayed great awareness.

Jamshedpur keep CFC at bay

Jamshedpur keep CFC at bay

Chennaiyin created their next big chance of the game around the half-hour mark but Jamshedpur’s defence stood tall. Chhangte was again involved as he slid a pass into the box from the left. An onrushing Rahim Ali hit it first time but Ricky Lallawmawma put his body on the line to deny Chennaiyin.

Minutes later, Reagan Singh was set through on goal before a last-ditch block from Stephen Eze meant Chennaiyin squandered another chance.

Failed shots

Failed shots

The second half was a see-saw game of football and Jamshedpur came out stronger after the break.

They created two big openings before the hour mark but Alexandre Lima and David Grande both failed to keep their shots on target.

Both sides failed to create much until the dying stages, where there was a lot of drama in store.

The best chance of the game fell to Chennaiyin when Thoi Singh was released into the box and had a chance to score but played a cut-back to Chhangte, which was intercepted.

JFC find winner

JFC find winner

That miss would haunt them as Jamshedpur would find the winner in fortuitous fashion.

Receiving the ball on the right, Grande cut inside on his left foot before launching a fierce strike that took a deflection of Sipovic before trickling into the back of the net, leaving Chennaiyin coach Csaba Laszlo in disbelief.

Source: ISL Media

Story first published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 22:01 [IST]
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