Chennaiyin FC

The 32-year old Saighani joins Chennaiyin after a season-long stint with Bangladeshi side Abahani Dhaka, a press release said here.

Goa were the firm favourites going into the match, but it was Chennaiyin, who started the game as the better of the two sides.

Chennaiyin took the 2-0 lead in a span of eight minutes.

Chennaiyin, the first ISL outfit to participate in the AFC Cup, are vying for a place in the group stage of the AFC Cup.

Jamshedpur looked toothless in attack and could not get a win that would have kept them in the running for a playoff spot.

Chennaiyin held on tenaciously despite a strong fightback from Bengaluru FC to snap their five match losing streak.

The 30-year-old Vineeth, who has represented the country, returns to the city where he began his professional career with Chennai Customs.

The southern giants, desperate for a win at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Thursday, could not score a goal despite fashioning several chances.

Chennaiyin’s intentions were clear, they wanted their fortunes to change and started attacking from the first whistle.

Ogbeche was the star for the Highlanders with a stupendous hat-trick, which helped the visitors neutralise Chennaiyin FC’s advantage.

If one were to go by the start of the season, ahead of the international break, Chennaiyin seem nowhere close to defending their title.

The Spaniard made no mistake as he eased the ball into the bottom right corner.

Nothing much has changed on paper for both teams as they prepare for the important meeting.

Miku's 41st minute strike was enough for the Blues to overcome the visitors' challenge.

Sunil Chhetri led side will want to want to kick start their campaign with a win against the defending champions.

Midfielder Dimas Delgado said that the team is well equipped to deal with the absence of crucial players John Johnson and Subhasish Bose.

Although Chennaiyin lost the opener 2-3, the club’s fans knew that their new manager was a capable hand.

Celebs are looking forward to a thrilling climax in World Cup.

The win itself might be due to the passion the Brazilians bring to the field, regardless of age or standing.

Chennaiyin FC gives city fans their own team to support rather than a European club and they are pleased as punch with their luck.