Chennaiyin FC returns to winning ways, beats Jamshedpur FC 5-1 in ISL

A dominant Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways in style as they scored five goals to register a convincing 5-1 win over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday. It was a thoroughly professional performance from Chennaiyin FC as they dominated the match from start to finish with Irfan Yadav, Connor Shields, Wilmer Jordan Gill and Lucas Brambilla all getting their names on the scoresheet.

Javi Hernandez scored the only goal for the hosts. With this win, Marina Machans achieved her third win of the season.

The visitors started the game strongly as they were dynamic through the flanks and bombed with plenty of crosses into the penalty area.

One such cross from Vincy Barreto on the right wing was delivered in an area of ​​uncertainty and lack of communication between Albino Gomes and Pratik Choudhary, which Pratik Choudhary headed into his own net to give Chennaiyin FC the lead in the sixth minute.

Chennaiyin FC eventually doubled their lead courtesy of individual brilliance from Irfan Yadav. The youngster picked up the ball near the halfway line and outperformed his markers with a sensational turn.

He raced past the defenders and completed the move by placing the ball into the bottom right corner in the 22nd minute.

Jamshedpur FC were clearly not prepared to stop Chennaiyin's front line as the visitors scored their third goal in the 24th minute.

Connor Shields played an intriguing one-two with Yadav and the youngster created space for Shields to score his first goal of the season with a powerful left-footed strike.

Chennaiyin FC continued their offensive pace from the beginning of the second period. He showed exceptional tenacity and was rewarded in the 54th minute when Yadavd pick-pocketed Pratik and played a pass towards Gill in space. Only after defeating the albino, the Colombian maintained his composure and put him in the house.

Looking for more goals, Owen Coyle decided to refresh his front line and brought on Daniel Chima Chukwu, Lucas Brambilla and Gurkeerat Singh.

Chennaiyin finally got their fifth in the 71st minute when Lalrinliana Hanamte played Brambilla into space and the Brazilian midfielder produced a sensational curling effort to catch the Albino completely off-guard.

Contrary to game time, Jamshedpur FC pulled a goal back in the 81st minute when Yadavd handled the ball in the penalty area after a free-kick. The hosts were awarded a penalty and Javi Hernandez stepped up to score a consolation goal.