Chennaiyin FC Secures Top-Six Spot with Comeback Victory Against Jamshedpur FC in ISL 2023-24
Chennaiyin FC secured a crucial 2-1 win against Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League. The victory propelled Chennaiyin into sixth place in the standings with 24 points from 20 matches, two points above Bengaluru FC. On the other hand, Jamshedpur FC’s winless run extended to four games, relegating them to ninth place with 21 points.
The game started positively for Jamshedpur FC as Rei Tachikawa scored in the 22nd minute, against the run of play. However, Chennaiyin FC responded strongly, with Rafael Crivellaro equalizing in the 52nd minute after a mistake by goalkeeper TP Rehenesh. Seven minutes later, Rahim Ali scored the winner for Chennaiyin FC, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Jamshedpur FC.
Rafael Crivellaro was a standout performer for Chennaiyin FC, completing 23 passes, creating six goal-scoring chances, and scoring the crucial equalizer. His performance was key in orchestrating Chennaiyin FC’s comeback victory.
Looking ahead, Jamshedpur FC will face FC Goa, while Chennaiyin FC will take on NorthEast United FC on April 9. The match ended with Chennaiyin FC 2 (Rafael Crivellaro 52′, Rahim Ali 59′) defeating Jamshedpur FC 1 (Rei Tachikawa 22′). For more details, visit the Indian Super League match center.
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