Watch, highlights ISL 2024-25: Fanai’s goal helps Mohammedan SC beat Chennaiyin FC for first win
Although the home side had many chances, it was Lalremsanga Fanai’s strike that sealed the deal.
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Mohammedan SC earned their first victory of the Indian Super League 2024-25 after they defeated Chennaiyin FC by 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday with Lalremsanga Fanai bagging the solitary strike of the game.
Chennaiyin FC started the game strongly, piling up pressure on Mohammedan SC’s defensive third. The Marina Machans could have got their lead in the fifth minute itself after Connor Shields whipped in a corner which was met by Irfan Yadwad, if not for Yadwad missing the target.
In the 13th minute, it was Shields again in the midst of things. He delivered a perfect cross into the opposition’s 18-yard area. Mohammedan goalkeeper Padam Chettri came and got his fingertips to it only to serve it on a plate for Lalrinliana Hnamte, who saw his shot get deflected for a corner.
Mohammedan SC got their first solid scoring chance in the 33rd minute. A wayward header from Laldinliana Renthlei fell to Alexis Gomez. The Argentine midfielder went past goalkeeper Samik Mitra, only to shoot the ball on to the post.
Chennaiyin FC rued their missed chances six minutes later, when a mispass from PC Laldinpuia was wrongly judged by goalkeeper Mitra. Mitra was already off his line when Laldinpuia passed the...
