Chennaiyin FC registered two wins out of two after they defeated FC Goa 2-1 in yesterday’s Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 game. After winning against East Bengal FC 2-0 in the previous game, Thomas Brdaric’s men continued their winning run.
With this loss, FC Goa’s chances of qualification become very tough and they have to depend on other games’ results for their place in the playoffs in the ongoing ISL 2022-23.
Kwame Karikari broke the deadlock between the two sides in the 10th minute of the game. After receiving a low ball from Vincy Baretto in the left flank, Kwame Karikari drew first blood for the Chennai Machans with his goal.
FC Goa’s leading goal-scorer in ISL 2022-23 Noah Sadaoui netted yet another goal and equalized for the home time in the 49th minute. Edu Bedia flashed a long ball from the midfield and it was received well by Sadaoui, who went and scored the equalizer for FC Goa.
Dheeraj Moirangthem took out skipper Anirudh Thapa in the 72nd minute and that eventually gave Chennaiyin FC a penalty. Kwame Karikari scored from the spot and made sure the visitors have another goal under their belt in this particular game.
The final score-line read 2-1 in favor of Chennaiyin FC and this gave FC Goa a major blow to their playoffs qualification dream. Carlos Pena’s Gaurs now are in the 6th position in the points table of ISL 2022-23.
Odisha FC is in the 7th position and has the same points as FC Goa, but has played a game less. They would be fancying their chances of going through to the ISL 2022-23 playoffs.
Squads
FC Goa
Dheeraj Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Hrithik Tiwari, Sanson Pereira, Anwar Ali, Fares Arnaout, Leander D’Cunha, Marc Valiente, Seriton Fernandes, Saviour Gama, Aibanbha Dohling, Lesly Rebello, Brandon Fernandes (Captain), Princeton Rebello, Ayush Chhetri, Phrangki Buam, Makan Chothe, Redeem Tlang, Edu Bedia, Glan Martins, Nikhil Poojary, Brison Fernandes, Muhammed Nemil, Lalremruata HP, Noah Sadaoui, Devendra Murgaokar, Iker Guarrotxena, Alvaro Vazquez
Chennaiyin FC
Debjit Majumder, Samik Mitra, Devansh Dabas, Lovepreet Singh, Narayan Das, Aakash Sangwan, Bikash Yumnam Vafa Hakhamaneshi, Fallou Diagne, Gurmukh Singh, Md. Sajid Dhot, Ajith Kumar, Monotosh Chakladar, Md. Aqib. Nasser El Khayati, Jiteshwor Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Edwin Vanspaul, Julius Duker, Sajal Bag, Chris White, Mohammed Rafique, Sourav Das, Suhail Pasha Forwards: Ninthoi Meetei, Vincy Barretto, Rahim Ali, Romario Jesuraj, Petar Sliskovic, Kwame Karikari, Prasanth Karuthadathkuni, Jockson Dhas, Senthamizh, Jobby Justin, Gulab Singh, Mohamed Liyaakath.
Also read: ISL 2022-23 Match Week 20 Highlights: Most Goals, Assists, Shots On Target, Clean Sheets
