Chennaiyin FC defeated NorthEast United FC 2-1 in a crucial Indian Super League (ISL) match, with Ankit Mukherjee scoring a stoppage-time winner, thus ending NorthEast United’s playoff hopes.
Match Overview
- Goal Scorers: Aakash Sangwan (Chennaiyin FC, 72′), Ankit Mukherjee (Chennaiyin FC, 90+1′), Jithin M.S. (NorthEast United FC, 49′)
- Turning Point: Ankit Mukherjee’s stoppage-time goal that secured the win for Chennaiyin FC.
- Game Dynamics: Chennaiyin FC gradually gained control, particularly with Rafa Crivellaro orchestrating plays in midfield.
Key Moments
- NorthEast United’s Lead: Parthib Gogoi combined with Jithin M.S. to score against the run of play, exploiting Chennaiyin FC’s high defensive line.
- Equalizer by Chennaiyin FC: Aakash Sangwan’s left-footed curling corner kick resulted in an Olympic goal, drawing the match level.
- Stoppage-Time Winner: Ankit Mukherjee’s late goal secured the victory for Chennaiyin FC, dashing NorthEast United’s hopes.
Chennaiyin FC’s Playoff Prospects
- Current Standing: Chennaiyin FC occupies the sixth position with 27 points from 21 games.
- Playoff Qualification: A single point in the final league game against FC Goa will secure Chennaiyin FC’s spot in the playoffs.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who scored the stoppage-time winner for Chennaiyin FC against NorthEast United?
- A) Rafa Crivellaro
- B) Ankit Mukherjee
- C) Aakash Sangwan
- D) Parthib Gogoi
- Answer: B) Ankit Mukherjee
- Which player assisted Jithin M.S.’s goal for NorthEast United?
- A) Parthib Gogoi
- B) Jithin M.S.
- C) Debjit Majumder
- D) Rafa Crivellaro
- Answer: A) Parthib Gogoi
- How did Chennaiyin FC equalize in the match?
- A) Penalty kick
- B) Free kick
- C) Own goal
- D) Corner kick
- Answer: D) Corner kick
- What is Chennaiyin FC’s current position in the ISL standings after the match?
- A) First
- B) Third
- C) Sixth
- D) Ninth
- Answer: C) Sixth