With that win, Goa go level on points with Bengaluru FC and the defending champions, Chennaiyin end their season with another loss. On Friday, 1st March, Kerala Blasters FC hosts NorthEast United FC which will begin at 1930 IST. Join in for that. Till then, goodnight!
Award
The Club Award goes to FC Goa for winning this game. The Limitless Player of the Match is Ahmed Jahouh and the Winning Pass of the Match is awarded to Jackichand Singh. While the ISL Emerging Player is Saviour Gama, Ferran Corominas is the Hero of the Match.
Goa end on a high!
Party time for FC Goa as they have ended their last league game on a high! It was a another solid performanced from the hosts and bag another clean sheet. After taking the lead in the first half, Goa were happy to play on the merit. They didn't play their usual attacking game as they had a plan for today. Kept the ball well and didn't allow Chennai any breakthrough. They could have been more clinical as they had half chances come their way but that should not bother them much. Chennai had an improve performance in the second 45. They played on the counter but couldn't find the goal they needed. The Machans had their luck but not enough to get through this game. Their poor away form continued and they cannot end their season on a high. They have to be happy with the wodden spoon for now. For Goa, happier times are yet to be seen as they will compete in the last four in few days from now.
90'
Full time
That is it. The referee blows his final whistle!!!
90'
Yellow
Anirudh Thapa was getting away from Brandon Fernandes. The latter slides in from the back and brings down the Chennai lad. Gets a card for it.
90'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Goa : Brandon Fernandes
90'
Added time
We will have 5 added minutes before this game ends.
87'
Way wide!
Goa on the counter but do not capitalize on it. Brandon plays a lovely early ball from the left to the back post. Zaid Krouch is at the receiving end but fires his shot way above the goal. He also has pulled his hamstring in the process and doesn't look good. Goa do not have a substitute left. For now, he is out receiving treatment.
90'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: Mohammed Rafi, Out: Laldinliana Renthlei)
84'
Chennai on the attack
Once again the away team find place on the left. They whip in a cross but Goa clear it away from danger.
79'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Goa (In: Manvir Singh, Out: Jackichand Singh)
77'
CHANCE!
Coro has missed a chance to double the lead. A lovely ball from Jacki finds Coro at the far post. Alves was caught napping. Coro saw the keeper charging out and looked to hit it first time at the side net. Cannot place it right and the ball goes across the face of goal.
76'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: Thoi Singh, Out: CK Vineeth)
75'
Save!
Gregory Nelson is creating an impact after coming on. He takes on Mohamed Ali and gets past him. Puts in a cross from the left but Naveen Kumar charges out and punches the ball out of danger.
73'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Chennaiyin FC : Tondonba Singh
70'
Interception
Nelson inside the box on the left tries to square one back to the middle. Chinglensana Singh is alert and puts it out for a corner.
68'
MISS!
Bad miss from Christopher Herd. A long free kick is taken inside the box. The ball is then played to the feet of Herd on the left. The defender looks to go for goal himself but ends by skying his shot high above left. Should have atleast hit the target from there.
69'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Goa (In: Mohamed Ali, Out: Seriton Fernandes)
67'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Goa : Zaid Krouch
66'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: Gregory Nelson, Out: Isaac Vanmalsawma)
66'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Chennaiyin FC : Raphael Augusto
63'
Decent try
Brandon Fernandes has his first shot towards goal. He gets the ball on the right and shoots but is not in total control of it. Ends up firing it well wide of the target.
62'
Substitution
Brandon Fernandes is the first substitution of the evening. He comes in place of Edu Bedia.
62'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Goa (In: Brandon Fernandes, Out: Edu Bedia)
56'
Clearned away
Goa on the attack once again. Edu threads a ball through Jaki on the right. The Indian looks to square it back but Mailson Alves makes his presnece felt and puts it out for a corner.
55'
Free kick
Ahmed Jahouh from ahead of the half line tries to feed one inside the box. His delivery however was too deep and it goes straight into the mits of Karanjit Singh.
54'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Chennaiyin FC : Christopher Herd
49'
Above the crossbar
A corner from Thapa on the right is met with Mailson Alves. The ball bounces in front of goal where Jeje is there. The striker tries to flick that same ball with his head into the goal but it goes over the crosbar. Goal kick.
48'
Yellow
Seriton Fernandes is the first player to go in the referee's book. He slides into Christopher Herd and that's enough for the referee to blow his whistle.
48'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Goa : Seriton Fernandes
46'
Jacki has a go
The Indian gets the ball outside the box and hs eyes lit up. He looks to bang one in the top corner but cannot keep it on target.
46'
Second half
We are back for the second 45. The home side will get us underway this time around.
Goa on top after 45 minutes
Corominas bags another goal at work and that is enough for Goa to head into the break with the lead. The game was a bit cagey to start with. Both teams were happy to play from the back. It was Goa to break the deadlock. A lovely pass from Jahouh and Jacki meant that Coro got in the scoreshet yet again. Chennai caught Goa on the counter a couple of times but couldn't find the back of the net. No clear chances from either as of now but plently to look for in the next half. Stay with us.
45'
Half time
The referee blows his whistle for the break.
45'
Added time
We will have just a minute of injury time.
45'
BLOCK!
Goa caught on the couter yet again. Lenny tries to clear it but it falls to Thapa on the right. Mourtada Fall senses the danger, slides and makes sure the ball goes for a corner. Brave defending from him.
42'
Off target
Edu gets a pass from Coro on the left. The latter looks to take it first time but hits it high above left with his sidefoot.
38'
Free kick
Zaid Krouch takes a free kick from the left. He puts it in the near post but Mailson Alves stands tall and clears it away.
29'
Clearence
Chennaiyin FC were on the attack from the left. They pass the ball to the center just outside the box. Just when the blues were about to pull the trigger, Saviour Gama, who is starting in his first game clears the ball away from danger. Gets a high-five from Mourtada Fall for it.
26'
GOOALLL!!!
Who else? Ferran Corominas! A great long ball from Ahmed Jahouh inside the box to Jackichand Singh. The Indian fully aware what is around him places the ball on a place for Coro with his first touch. All Coro has to do his put it at the back of the net and he makes no mistake. He increases his goal tally and Goa get their reward.
26'
Goal
Goal - FC Goa : Ferran Corominas
22'
Goa with the ball
The home side are now trying to do more with te ball. They are playing it among themselves and waiting for the right forward pass.
19'
On target
You just give him half a chance and you know what he can do. Coro receivies the ball in the middle. Drops his shoulders, looks up and has a shy towards goal. Karanjit Singh stays low and makes a comfotable save as it was hit straight to him.
16'
Corner
This time Augusto combines with CK Vineeth. The latter lays the ball for the Brazilian international. He shoots but it deflects and goes out for the second best result for Chennai.
13'
No venom on the shot
Jeje and Anirudh Thapa do well to combine on the left. Jeje then lets one fly from inside the box but doesn't catch it clean enough. Naveen Kumar has an easy save.
9'
Cagey start
Both the teams are still getting a feel of the game. Goa had the majority of the ball at the start but failed to create a chance. For Chennai, they are doing well to pass the ball among their midfielders.
4'
Good ball
Isaac Vanmalsawma plays a lovely long ball to Thapa down the left. However, Mourtada Fall comes in the way of the Indian international and stops the flow of play.
1'
Kick off
Chennaiyin in their all blue kit get us underway in this game. Goa with the backing of the home crowd in their orange skin will chase the game for now. Let's football!
Toss
FC Goa win the coin toss and will attack from right to left in this half.
National Anthem
The players walk out to the middle for the Indian national anthem.
Chennaiyin FC Playing XI
Karanjit Singh (GK), Tondonba Singh, Eli Sabia, Laldinliana Renthlei, Mailson Alves (C), Christopher Herd, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Raphael Augusto, Anirudh Thapa, CK Vineeth, Jeje Lalpekhlua.
Chennaiyin FC travel to Goa for the final game of their season
Hello and welcome to our coverage of match 87 between hosts Goa and visitors Chennai. Out of the 12 previous matches between these sides, only one has been a draw with the Super Machans winning one more than the Gaurs. But not this season, there is a big gap between these two teams. While Goa have the best goal difference, Chennai have the worst. It is the last game for both the sides. If Chennaiyin lose this one, they will equal the record of NorthEast for most losses in a season and also end with single digit points. What is more worrying is Chennai's away form. They have just won a single game on the road conceding the most goals. On the flip side, Goa have lost just one game at home scoring the most. Contrasting affairs here but don't think any team will take this lightly. Join us in a while for live action.