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Chennaiyin FC Triumphs Over East Bengal FC in a Thrilling Match
Kolkata, India – Chennaiyin FC defeated East Bengal FC by a score of 3-0 in a thrilling match held at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on February 8th, 2025, as part of the 21st round of the Indian Super League regular season. The match was marked by high intensity, numerous fouls, and cards, culminating in the expulsion of an East Bengal player.
Chennaiyin opened the scoring early with an own goal by N. Kumar in the 13th minute. Jordan extended the lead in the 21st minute, assisted by I. Yadwad. East Bengal dominated possession (54%), had 18 shots (4 on target), and earned 7 corners, but failed to overcome Chennaiyin’s defense. Despite their superior possession and shots, their finishing was lacking.
In the final minutes, Chennaiyin sealed the victory with a goal from Chukwu in the 90th minute. The match was tense, with a total of 25 fouls, 6 yellow cards, and one red card for East Bengal, indicating an aggressive game from both sides. Chennaiyin, despite having less possession (46%) and fewer shots (9 total, 3 on target), proved more clinical in front of goal. The victory places Chennaiyin in a strong position in the league standings.
Substitutions east bengal: at minute 46 P. Lakra came in and H. Yuste went out., at minute 60 R. Bouli came in and S. Crespo went out., at minute 61 N. Sekar came in and M. Rakip went out., at minute 73 A. Ali came in and N. Kumar went out.
Substitutions chennaiyin: at minute 60 R. Edwards came in and L. Pc went out., at minute 60 F. Choudhary came in and L. Brambilla went out., at minute 64 J. Singh came in and Y. J. Singh went out., at minute 78 K. Nassiri came in and C. Shields went out., at minute 78 D. Chukwu came in and Jordan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
East Bengal
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Chennaiyin
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