Late Drama at Marina Arena: Chennaiyin FC Secures Last-Minute Victory Against Odisha FC in ISL 2023-24 Clash

Chennaiyin FC secured a vital victory against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League 2023-24, with Jordan Murray’s late goal sealing a 2-1 win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. This result has significant implications for the points table, potentially opening the door for Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant to surpass Odisha FC at the top. Chennaiyin FC’s victory also leveled them on points with Bengaluru FC, with a game in hand to bridge the narrow gap further.

Before the game, Chennaiyin FC coach Owen Coyle emphasized the team’s strong performances at home, while Odisha FC’s Sergio Lobera acknowledged the high stakes of every match at this stage. Despite Odisha FC’s upcoming AFC Cup inter-zonal semi-final, they were unable to overcome a resilient Chennaiyin FC side that displayed coordination and determination throughout the game.

Ankit Mukherjee opened the scoring for Chennaiyin FC early on, capitalizing on Rafael Crivellaro’s assist. Although Odisha FC fought back with attempts from Amey Ranawade and Isak Vanlalruatfela, it was Roy Krishna who eventually equalized in the second half. However, it was Jordan Murray who emerged as the hero for Chennaiyin FC, securing the win with a goal in added time, assisted by Connor Shields, who had a standout performance with impeccable passing and crucial contributions in attack.

Looking ahead, Chennaiyin FC will face Hyderabad FC next, while Odisha FC will resume their ISL campaign at the end of the month against Bengaluru FC. The final scoreline read Chennaiyin FC 2 (Ankit Mukherjee 5′, Jordan Murray 90+4′) – 1 Odisha FC (Roy Krishna 78′). For more details and updates, visit the match center.