Match Review FC Goa VS Chennaiyin FC [14/04/2024]

This clash between FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC guaranteed great potency and goals.

FC Goa used their usual 4-2-3-1 pattern whereas Chennaiyin FC followed the 4-3-3 formation.

HEAD TO HEAD MATCH STATS-

FC Goa	TOTAL MATCHES - 25	Chennaiyin FC
14	WON	9
9	LOST	14
2	DRAW	2
52	GOALS	40

1ST HALF

The first half started with Chennaiyin FC dominating FC Goa and having an early start to the match as Rahim Ali opened the score sheet from an assist by Ninthoinganba Meetei in the 13th minute.

FC Goa, determined to win continued to push to equalise but they missed their attempts. 

FC Goa put an end to the celebrations of the visitors in the 33rd minute as Borja Herrera equalised.

2 minutes after an equaliser FC Goa was awarded a penalty and Sachu Siby was shown a red card for a foul in the penalty area.

Carlos Martínez took the penalty but missed. The penalty was then retaken as the goalkeeper moved forward his line.

GOAL!!!!

Carlos Martínez handed FC Goa the lead after he converted the penalty.

The first half saw 4 minutes of added time.

FC Goa gave CFC a hard time as they tried to score their third goal of the night.

GOAL!!!!

It was the 3rd minute of extra time and Brandon's goal gave FC Goa the third goal at the fortress from a wonderful assist by Noah Sadaoui

His first goal this season which he dedicated to his late father.

The first half ended with a score of 3-1.

HALF TIME STATS:

FC Goa		Chennaiyin FC
9/3	SHOTS/ON TARGET	7/1
12	TOUCHES IN OPP.BOX	9
3	GOALS	1

2nd HALF

The start of the second half saw Noah Sadaoui being subbed off and being replaced by Paulo Retre.

Carlos Martínez continued to attack but his shot was high and wide.

In the 55th minute, Chennaiyin FC made a change as Irfan Yadwad was replaced by Ayush Adhikari

A minute later Chennaiyin FC made another change as Jordan Murray was brought in to replace Cristian Battocchio.

Paulo Retre took a shot from outside the box but it was too high.

Borja Herrera also attempted but missed.

FC Goa took control of the game as CFC looked a bit out of place.

FC Goa continued to attack.

Carlos Martínez took a shot but his shot was blocked.

FC Goa made two substitutions in the 67th minute. Udanta Singh and Leander D'Cunha were brought in as they replaced Boris Singh and Seriton Fernandes respectively.

Chennaiyin FC made a substitution as Mobashir Rahman replaced Ryan Edwards in the 69th minute.

Brandon Fernandes took his shot but was blocked.

GOAL!!!!

It was the 72nd minute and Carlos Martínez scored his second goal at the fortress which was assisted by Udanta Singh making the score 4- 1.

Goa made their last two substitutions as Borja Herrera and Brandon Fernandes were subbed off and Brison Fernandes and Raynier Fernandes were brought in.

Jordan Murray took his shot but was saved in the centre of the goal.

Goa continue to strike not giving CFC the time to process.

Carlos Martínez and Raynier Fernandes continued to take their shots but they were blocked.

Jordan Murray missed his attempt as his shot was high and wide.

The second half ended.

The match ended with a score of 4-1 as Borja Herrera scored his second goal since arriving at Goa, Brandon Fernandes scored his first goal of the season and Carlos Martínez scored a brace.

The stats at the end of the match

FC Goa		Chennaiyin FC
21/6	SHOTS/ON TARGET	9/2
67%	POSSESSION	33%
86%	PASS ACCURACY	68%
9	FOULS	3
0	RED CARDS	1
4	GOALS	1

FC Goa are currently on the 2nd spot having a total of 45 points and Chennaiyin FC are on the 6th position with a total of 27 points.

Both the teams made every effort to clinch the 3 points. Chennaiyin FC had the upper hand at the start of the match as they had an early lead but FC Goa hadn't given up, they scored 4 goals to clinch the 3 points and the 2nd spot.

The clash between FCG and Chennaiyin FC has always been a thrilling and captivating clash with loads of goals being scored.