{"id":809,"date":"2023-11-26T11:45:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T11:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportshub.com\/?p=809"},"modified":"2023-11-26T11:45:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T11:45:50","slug":"chennaiyin-fc-held-to-draw-by-east-bengal-in-a-thrilling-isl-encounter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportshub.com\/chennaiyin-fc-held-to-draw-by-east-bengal-in-a-thrilling-isl-encounter\/","title":{"rendered":"CHENNAIYIN FC HELD TO DRAW BY EAST BENGAL IN A THRILLING ISL ENCOUNTER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CHENNAI, INDIA – NOVEMBER 26, 2023<\/strong>: In a pulsating Indian super league<\/a> (ISL) match that went down to the wire, Chennaiyin FC were held to a 1-1 draw by East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The home side started brightly and were rewarded for their early pressure when Ninthoiunganba Meetei headed home the opening goal in the 86th minute. However, their celebrations were short-lived as East Bengal FC equalized through an own goal from Ayush Adhikari just two minutes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match was a closely contested affair with both teams creating chances throughout the game. However, neither side could find a winner and the game ended in a stalemate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The draw extended Chennaiyin FC’s unbeaten run to three games, while East Bengal FC are now without a win in their last four matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MATCH SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chennaiyin FC 1-1 East Bengal FC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chennaiyin FC: Ninthoiunganba Meetei (86′)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

East Bengal FC: Ayush Adhikari (OG, 88′)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man of the Match: Ninthoiunganba Meetei (Chennaiyin FC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the highlights of the ISL match on 25\/11\/2023 Chennaiyin FC vs East Bengal FC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Ninthoiunganba Meetei’s header: The Chennaiyin FC forward opened the scoring in the 86th minute with a well-placed header from a corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ayush Adhikari’s own goal: The East Bengal FC defender equalized for his team in the 88th minute with an unfortunate own goal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Both teams’ attacking threat: Both Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal FC created a number of chances throughout the game and were unlucky not to score more goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The match’s end-to-end nature: The game was a closely contested affair with both teams having periods of dominance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The draw being a fair result: The 1-1 draw was a fair result for both teams, with both sides having chances to win the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Overall, the match was an entertaining one that was full of attacking threat and excitement. Both teams will be disappointed not to come away with all three points, but they will be encouraged by their performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here is a video of the highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n