Chennaiyin FC sent NorthEast United FC crashing out of the playoffs race with a 2-1 victory against the Highlanders at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Tuesday.
A goal in either halves by Saul Crespo and Cleiton Silva ensured that the penalty by Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri was cancelled to help the Red and Gold Brigade break into the sixth spot in the standings, as per an ISL press release.
A strike by Dimitrios Petratos in the 42nd minute, which made him the outright highest goal-scorer for the Mariners in the ISL history, ensured that the Antonio Lopez Habas-coached side suffered no more hiccups in catching up to the top-placed Mumbai City FC.
As a result of this win, the Highlanders have increased the competition for the sixth playoff spot, as they have jumped to the seventh place with 23 points to their name from 20 matches. They have five wins, eight draws and seven losses to their name.
The Yellow Army had a stellar first half of the campaign that put them in a strong position to finish in the top-six. Head coach Ivan Vukomanovic has now taken the club into the playoffs in all three seasons that he has been at the helm. With three losses and a draw in their last five matche
Whilst Mumbai City FC sits in the pole position to retain the shield currently, there is a lot that can play out and unravel in Matchweek 21 of the competition that commences tonight.
FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez expressed his sadness about his former team Hyderabad FC in a difficult situation as they find themselves at the bottom place on the table but felt their young team could cause problems for the Gaurs as they prepare to host them at Fatorda in the Indian Super
With this victory, Lobera's men climbed to second place on the league table with 39 points from their 20 games (with 11 wins, six draws and three losses), five points behind league leaders Mumbai City FC. They have also managed to end the ISL 2023-24 season undefeated at home, with their rem
The Kalinga Warriors were handed a boost in the race for the League Shield with Mohun Bagan SG losing to Chennaiyin FC but Lobera's men need to win all their remaining matches to have a chance of making the playoffs. They are at the third position in the points table with 10 wins, six draws