Chennaiyin FC Stuns Mohun Bagan Super Giant with Comeback Victory in ISL-X Clash
Jordan Murray's Solo Effort Seals Thrilling Win for Chennaiyin FC
In Sunday's ISL-X game at Salt Lake Stadium, Chennaiyin FC came back from a 3-2 deficit to defeat Mohun Bagan Super Giant with three goals in the second half.
It was an exciting match with five different scores on the score sheet and a combined 30 shots taken by both sides.
Thanks to this exciting victory, Chennaiyin FC climbed up to the ninth position in the standings with 20 points from 19 games, and the squad is now solidly in the running to make the playoffs.
However, the Mariners (39) now trail Mumbai City FC (41) at the top of the standings, which makes their matchup on this same field in two weeks all the more important.
In the game's 29th minute, Joni Kauko gave Bagan the lead by smashing home a low cross from Liston Colaco.
In the 72nd minute, Jordan Murray produced a magnificent solo effort to earn the equalizer for the visiting team.
After eight minutes, Ryan Edwards headed a corner provided by Rafael Crivellaro into the goal, giving Chennaiyin FC the lead.
Dimitri Petratos scored a penalty kick in the ninetieth minute to give the home team a 2-2 lead. Subsequently, Irfan Yadwad of Chennaiyin met Ayush Adhikari's through ball and tucked it home.
