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ISL-4: Chennaiyin FC score 3-0 win over FC Goa to reach final!

Former champions Chennaiyin FC reached their second Indian Super League final with a 3-0 win over FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday evening.

After the 1-1 draw last week in Goa, the guests knew that they needed at least a goal to either win or stay in the tie. The Gaurs therefore started with the intend of scoringbut wasted numerous chances in the first quarter.

Thereafter Jeje had a 100% chance to score against the run of play in the 20th minute but his header somehow went over. But six minutes later in the India striker made amends and put his side ahead. Again it was a Gregory Nelson delivery and a Jeje header only this time it went in past Naveen Kumar.

Things got even worse for FC Goa ony three minutes later as Gregory Nelson was again the provider, this time with a free-kick which Dhanpal Ganesh headed in for a 2-0 lead.

There were chances at both ends but the keepers did not allow any more goals to the scored in the first half. Chennaiyin FC took a 2-0 lead into the break.

In the second session, Chennaiyin FC fell back and allowed FC Goa space but the Gaurs rarely threatened the goal of Karanjit Singh and if they did, the Punjabi keeper was upto the task.

In the 90th minute, Jeje Lalpekhlua put the tie to rest with his second goal of the night after receiving a deflected ball from Jaime Gavilan, beating Mohammed Ali, he slotted home past Naveen Kumar to send the home fans into celebrations.

In the end, Chennaiyin FC won 3-0 on the night and 4-1 on aggregate to set-up an ISL-4 final showdown with newcomers Bengaluru FC at their Fortress, the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, March 17.

MATCH AWARDS

Club Award: Chennaiyin FC

Swift Limitless Player: Jeje Lalpekhlua (Chennaiyin FC)

DHL Winning Pass of the Match: Gregory Nelson (Chennaiyin FC)

Amul Fittest Player: Ahmed Jahouh (FC Goa)

Emerging Player: Jerry Lalrinzuala (Chennaiyin FC)

Hero of the Match: Mailson Alves (Chennaiyin FC)

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