That's all from us for today, ISL action will be back on 24th January, 2020. On Friday, Hyderabad FC play host to Mumbai City FC. Until then, goodbye and take care.
Awards
Chennaiyin FC collect the Club Award for winning the match this evening. Andre Schembri is given the Limitless Player of the Match Award. Anirudh Thapa bags the Winning Pass of the Match Award. Laldinliana Renthlei takes home the Emerging Player of the Match Award. Nerijus Valskis is the choice for the Hero of the Match Award.
Big win!
Chennaiyin FC thrash the Miners 4-1 to win their third match on the trot. The Super Machans were two up at the end of the first half. However, the hosts were pegged back as Sergio Castel headed in at the near post to half the deficit in the 71st minute. The hosts re-established the 2 goal advantage only four minutes later. The Marina Machans further flexed their goalscoring biceps when Lallianzuala Chhangte scored 3 minutes from time. In the context of qualifying for the top four spots, it's a big result for the hosts. They leapfrog Jamshedpur FC into 6th place and are five points off the qualifying places, while the visitors are 7th. Owen Coyle has transformed the Chennaiyin FC side since his arrival. It's only onwards and upwards for the Machans.
90'
Full time!
Peep, Pee, Peep. The referee brings the match to an end. Chennaiyin FC win this tie by 4 goals to 1.
90'
Chennaiyin FC want more
Thoi Singh crosses the ball from the right side for Dragos Firtulescu at the far post. Farukh Choudhary comes back to make an interception and clear the ball to safety.
90'
Added time
5 minutes have been added by the referee.
90'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: SAIGHANI, Out: L.Z.Chhangte)
89'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Chennaiyin FC : DINLIANA
87'
GGGOOOOAAALLL
Lallianzuala Chhangte makes it four. Nerijus Valskis receives the ball in midfield and plays it wide to Dragos Firtulescu on the right. He works his way into the box and shoots. Subrata Paul makes the save and the ball falls to Lallianzuala Chhangte. He simply taps the ball into the back of the net to put the result beyond Jamshedpur FC. Brilliant goal.
87'
Goal
Goal - Chennaiyin FC : L.Z.Chhangte
86'
Chennaiyin FC make a change
Dragos Firtulescu comes on to replace Rafael Crivellaro.
86'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: Firtulescu, Out: CRIVELLARO)
85'
Substitution for Jamshedpur FC
Amarjit Singh is replaced by Isaac Vanmalsawma.
85'
Substitution
Substitution - Jamshedpur FC (In: ISAAC, Out: AMARJIT)
82'
Corner - Jamshedpur FC
Lucian Goian heads the ball for a corner as Sergio Castel can't bring the ball under his spell. Monroy takes the set-piece and it is cleared away.
77'
Substitution for Chennaiyin FC
Thoi Singh replaces Andre Schembri.
77'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: THOI, Out: SCHEMBRI)
75'
GGGOOOAAALLL
Nerijus Valskis strikes again! This is simple football, Lucian Goian plays the ball to Anirudh Thapa in midfield. He has a lot of time to pick out an inch-perfect through ball towards Valskis. Narender Gahlot does attempt to cut it off but he misses. Nerijus Valskis gets the ball and scores from a tight angle at the keeper's near post. Super finish.
75'
Goal
Goal - Chennaiyin FC : VALSKIS
71'
GGGOOOAALLLL
Farukh Choudhary on the right lays on the ball for Joyner Lourenco, the fullback runs for the byline and crosses the ball. It is a little behind Sergio Castel but the Miners' forward does really well to head the ball into the back of the net. Castel has put the cat amongst the pigeons with 20 minutes remaining.
71'
Goal
Goal - Jamshedpur FC : S. CASTEL
68'
Shot from distance - saved!
Sergio Castel gets the ball in midfield and lays it on for Noe Acosta to his left. The midfielder runs towards the box and shoots on target. It is straight to Vishal Kaith who fumbles the ball before catching it.
65'
Throw - in, Chennaiyin FC
There was a break on and Noe Acosta foiled it. The midfielder puts too much in his lobbed pass towards Joyner Lourenco as the ball rolls out for a throw in.
60'
Missed chance
Rafael Crivellaro does really well to beat Narender Gahlot and square the ball. Nerijus Valskis is the recipient in the box and he can only kick the ball over the crossbar.
57'
Right out of the training ground!
Noe Acosta takes his free kick short and finds Aitor Monroy at the edge of the box. His measured through ball into the box is in the path of Farukh Choudhary. Vishal Kaith reads the play and dives onto the ball to hold it before Choudhary could get to the ball.
54'
Smart chance comes to nothing
Rafael Crivellaro beats his marker in midfield and then plays a smart through ball in the path of Lallianzuala Chhangte. Memo Moura is well alert of the danger and he gets in between the ball and Chhangte. The ball rolls out for a goal kick.
49'
Alert Gahlot!
Nerijus Valskis plays a first time ball over the Jamshedpur FC defense for Lallianzuala Chhangte. Narender Gahlot was alert enough to get back in time and clear the ball for a throw-in.
46'
Play resumes
Jamshedpur FC get us underway. The visitors have brought on CK Vineeth in place of David Grande. Will the veteran Indian striker inspire the visitors to a comeback win?
46'
Substitution
Substitution - Jamshedpur FC (In: VINEETH, Out: DAVID GRANDE)
Chennaiyin FC dominant!
The hosts continue their resurgent displays as they lead 2-0 against Jamshedpur FC. The Marina Machans took the lead in the 13th minute thanks to their leading goalscorer Nerijus Valskis as he was set up by Andre Schembri. The provider then turned scorer as he headed in from Rafael Crivellaro's corner in the 43rd minute. Jamshedpur FC did hog the possession but they were unable to carve out chances. The more menacing chances were created by the hosts and they did justice by converting two. Things looks bright for the Super Machans at the break. Will the Miners respond in the second half? Stay with us to find out.
45'
Half time
Chennaiyin FC go into the break, 2 goals up.
45'
Added time
2 minutes have been added on to the first 45.
43'
GGGOOOOAAALLL
Andre Schembri scores the second. Rafael Crivellaro takes the resultant corner. His delivery is straight to Andre Schembri, who is only five yards out and unmarked. He heads the ball into the back of the net and runs away in celebration.
43'
Goal
Goal - Chennaiyin FC : SCHEMBRI
42'
Well saved
Could have been easily 2-0. Rafael Crivellaro puts in a terrific run and then passes it to Nerijus Valskis. Valskis beats the defenders and then shoots. The keeper though stands in the way and makes an excellent save.
40'
Corner - Jamshedpur FC
Aitor Monroy slides in and wins the ball to pass it to Noe Acosta, who crosses the ball into the box. The ball somehow finds its way to Sergio Castel. The no 9. who takes a touch to sort his feet out and then shoots but Jerry Lalrinzuala manages to get a block in for a corner.
36'
Misses
Now Schembri misses at the other end. Rafael Crivellaro in midfield plays a crisp through ball to Andre Schembri, who had angled his run. He gets to the ball and shoots the ball across the face of the goal but misses the target.
32'
Off target
David Grande holds the ball up and then unleashes the onrushing Bikash Jairu at the left flank. The full back hangs the ball up for Sergio Castel who heads the ball over.
30'
Jamshedpur FC working hard
The visitors are keeping possesssion and playing hopeful balls to the front men with the hope of converting. However, Chennaiyin FC's defence so far has stifled them.
25'
Cross
Lallianzuala Chhangte plays a one-two with Nerijus Valskis and gets the ball back on the left flank. He races for the byline and crosses the ball. It finds none of his teammates in the box. Chhangte was very purposeful with his run.
22'
Injury?
Farukh Choudhary is rolling in pain on the grass as Nerijus Valskis may have nudged him in the midriff while trying to win the ball. There is a break in play as Choudhary receives treatment.
18'
Poor play
Amarjit Singh plays a long ball towards David Grande. He can't control the ball and Vishal Kaith is able to win back possession for Chennaiyin FC. Grande should have done well.
13'
GGGGOOOAAALLLL
Nerijus Valskis finishes a flowing move. A goal out of a throw-in. Laldinliana Renthlei from the left touchline at the halfway mark, directs a throw towards Rafael Crivellaro. He loses the ball but it somehow finds its way to Andre Schembri. He sets off with the ball towards the box and then plays a through ball to Nerijus Valskis. The in form no. 9 runs into the box. The keeper comes to take the ball off his feet but Valskis dinks it over the keeper and finds the back of the net.
13'
Goal
Goal - Chennaiyin FC : VALSKIS
9'
Free kick - Chennaiyin FC
Narender Gahlot brings Rafael Crivellaro down on the edge of the box. Crivellaro takes the resultant free kick. He goes for a direct one but it's too high.
4'
Nice play
Edwin Vanspaul on the right flank plays a delicious chipped pass towards Rafael Crivellaro in the box. Crivellaro shoots the ball but is over the crossbar. He missed alright but that was a superb opening.
1'
Kick off!
Chennaiyin FC get us underway. They lose possession immediately, Joyner Lourenco plays a hopeful long ball down the line towards Farukh Choudhary, who can't control the ball and ends up putting it out for a throw -in
Toss
Chennaiyin FC win the toss. Lucian Goian chooses to kick off the first half.
National Anthem
The players are out of the tunnel and they stand in respect of the Indian National Anthem.
Jamshedpur FC Playing XI
Subrata Paul (GK), Narender Gahlot, Joyner Lourenco, Amarjit Singh, Bikash Jairu, Aitor Monroy, Noe Acosta, Memo Moura (C), Sergio Castel, Farukh Choudhary, David Grande.
Chennaiyin FC Playing XI
Vishal Kaith (GK), Lucian Goian, Eli Sabia, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Laldinliana Renthlei, Rafael Crivellaro, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Edwin Vanspaul, Anirudh Thapa, Nerijus Valskis, Andre Schembri.
Vital 3 points on the line!
Chennaiyin FC are all set to collide with Jamshedpur FC in Match 65 of this year's Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Both teams are precariously placed on the points table and every game from here on becomes very important to them. Currently, the home team is on a 2-match winning streak and would be hoping to extend their winning run to close in the gap with the top 4 teams. Their striking force has been in supreme form of late and the combination of Rafael Crivellaro, Andre Schembri, Nerijus Valskis has been doing an amazing job. There have been issues with their defensive line though and this is one area they would like to address. The Men of Steel started this edition on a promising note but then lost their way. However, they managed to return to winning ways in the last match which also snapped their 6-match winless streak. Sergio Castel has been the chief architect for them in front of goal and his absence was felt earlier by the visiting team. The Spaniard has returned now and in the last game, he played his part in the victory. Farukh Choudhary and Noe Acosta have been doing an efficient job and will be expected to play as a perfect foil for the star striker. Defensively, their situation is even worse than the home team, having not claimed a single clean sheet in the last 7 matches. Injury to Tiri will not help their cause and Jamshedpur FC will have their task cut-out to contain the in-form Chennaiyin FC frontline. With vital points on the line, we are expecting both teams to go all out for a win.