A neat tap-in by Nigeria’s Daniel Chukwu late within the second half earned Chennaiyin FC a 2-1 win over Punjab FC in an Indian Tremendous League (ISL) match on the Nehru Stadium right here on Saturday. It was simply the second victory in 10 matches for Chennaiyin at residence.
It was a fierce contest which noticed each groups combating tooth and nail. Whereas the primary half largely belonged to Chennaiyin the second noticed the customer create higher probabilities, particularly in added time.
The host scored the opening purpose within the first half by a penalty. A thrown-in by Chennaiyin’s Vignesh noticed Melroy Assisi dealing with the ball, ensuing within the referee indicating to the spot. Wilmar Jordan did the remaining.
Punjab levelled the scores early within the second session, because of a deft and beautiful left-footed contact by Luka Majcen. An outstanding cross noticed by Pulga Vidal noticed the Slovenian angle the ball in.
Chukwu, who got here in its place with hardly quarter-hour left, turned out to the hero for Chennaiyin with a superb contact along with his left foot.
The customer didn’t throw within the towel and created many probabilities from the appropriate wing with some teasing crosses by Muhammad Suhail, however not one of the forwards may end it. Majcen’s shot was saved by Chennaiyin goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz in added time. Later, Nawaz jumped excessive to place away a searing long-ranger by Vidal.
The consequence: Chennaiyin FC 2 (Wilmar Jordan 19-pen, Daniel Chukwu 84) bt Punjab FC 1 (Luka Majcen 48).
Revealed – February 15, 2025 08:23 pm IST
