Chennaiyin's early lead cancelled by Goa's header, match ends level

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa hosted an exciting ISL showdown on October 10, where Chennaiyin FC took an early lead that was eventually erased by the hosts.

Both squads approached the opening half with caution, seeking to dominate possession while avoiding costly mistakes. The half‑hour mark passed with neither side managing to breach the other's defense, and the scoreboard stayed at nil‑nil.

In the 64th minute, Chennaiyin’s Irfan Yadavad capitalised on a swift move, blasting a right‑footed shot into the far corner and giving his team a 1‑0 advantage.

FC Goa answered promptly, increasing the tempo inside the box. Raman’s thundering strike rattled the post in the 70th minute, and Udanta Singh’s powerful effort brushed the cross‑bar, setting up a tense finish.

The equaliser arrived in the 75th minute after a free‑kick situation. Chiki rose highest among the pack and directed a precise header into the lower right corner, bringing the score to 1‑1.

The remainder of the game saw both sides create several chances, with Chiki trying a second shot and Raman attempting a header that flew over the cross‑bar. The match ended without further goals, leaving the teams level and each taking one point.