ISL: Brison Fernandes and Irfan Yadwad Star as Chennaiyin FC Defeat East Bengal 5-3
Brison Fernandes and Irfan Yadwad scored two goals each as Chennaiyin produced its first win of the Indian Super League season.
- On Saturday, Chennaiyin FC defeated East Bengal FC 5-3 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, securing their first victory of the Indian Super League season.
- Brison Fernandes scored twice within the opening 18 minutes, establishing an early lead after being set up by Irfan Yadwad in a dominant first-half display.
- Ramon Tanque converted a penalty in the 41st minute to restore Chennaiyin's two-goal advantage, while East Bengal's Ake Loba netted a right-footed strike in the 29th minute.
- After the break, Irfan Yadwad scored two more goals, including a 67th-minute finish set up by Tanque, extending Chennaiyin's lead to 5-2 and securing the contest.
- Despite late goals from Daniel Ramirez and David Lalhlansanga, East Bengal suffered their first league defeat of the season, unable to overcome Chennaiyin's emphatic attacking display.
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Chennaiyin FC Dominates East Bengal In Eight-Goal ISL Thriller
Chennaiyin FC began their 2026 Indian Super League season with an impressive 5-3 win against defending champions East Bengal FC. The match, held in Chennai, saw Brison Fernandes and Irfan Yadwad score braces, while Ramon Tanque added a penalty. East Bengal's goals came from Ake Loba, Dani Ramirez, and David Lalhlansanga in a high-scoring encounter.
Chennaiyin FC thrash defending champions East Bengal 5-3 to register first ISL 2026-27 win - The Tribune
Chennaiyin FC registered their first victory of the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season in emphatic fashion, humbling defending champions East Bengal FC 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.
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The result marked a significant setback for East Bengal, who had conceded just one goal in their ISL 2026-27 campaign before this fixture. This was Chennaiyin FC's first win in this season of Indian Super League.
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