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'Chennaiyin are just another cartoon show' - Fans fume as Chennaiyin FC continue their poor form, go down 0-1 to East Bengal FC

In the first match of the 17th week of the Indian Super League, Chennaiyin FC faced another setback. The Marina Machans succumbed to a 0-1 defeat against East Bengal FC.

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East Bengal FC beat Chennaiyin FC by 1-0

East Bengal FC beat Chennaiyin FC by 1-0 (Source: Twitter)

In the first match of the 17th week of the Indian Super League, Chennaiyin FC faced another setback. The Marina Machans succumbed to a 0-1 defeat against East Bengal FC. The encounter saw Nanda Kumar net the solitary goal in the 65th minute. It secured a comfortable 1-0 victory for East Bengal FC at the Salt Lake Stadium. The jubilant home crowd celebrated as East Bengal FC clinched three crucial points.

Under the guidance of Carles Cuadrat, the team has been in dire need of inspiration lately, grappling with a lower position in the standings last month. However, Nandhakumar's remarkable contribution in his debut season for the club stands out in several ways.

His performance not only propelled the team to the eighth position in the table but also kept them firmly in the race for a playoff spot. Despite previous attempts to break the deadlock proving futile, Nandhakumar's sharp skills ultimately secured the victory. This was crucial, especially given the ongoing challenges faced by the Marina Machans in breaking through the opposition's resilient defence.

Victor Vazquez delivered a precise cross into the box, eluding three Chennaiyin FC defenders and ultimately grazing off Cleiton Silva. The ball found its way to Nandhakumar, who was positioned on the right side of the box. The forward skillfully bent to his left, executing a well-placed shot that caught Chennaiyin FC defender Debjit Majumder off guard.

This remarkable play marked the initiation of the home side's scoring, hinting at a positive trajectory for them in the ongoing ISL. Additionally, Nandhakumar's goal propelled him to the position of the leading Indian goal scorer in the league, currently standing at five goals.

How’s the points table for ISL 2023–24?

The recent win propels East Bengal FC to the eighth position in the ISL 2023-24 points table, amassing 18 points from 16 matches. With four wins, six draws, and an equal number of losses, the Red and Gold Brigade maintain a goal difference of two, scoring 18 goals and conceding 16.

Bengaluru FC, previously occupying the eighth spot, now slips to ninth after East Bengal FC's triumph, accumulating 18 points from 17 matches. Their record includes four wins, seven draws, and six losses. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC remains in the 10th position with 15 points from 16 encounters in the ongoing season.

With four wins, three draws, and nine losses, the Marina Machans carry a negative goal difference of -10, scoring 16 goals and conceding 26 in the ISL 2023–24. The struggle continues for Chennaiyin FC as they strive to improve their standing in the league, facing Odisha FC in the upcoming fixture.

Here is how fans react to East Bengal FC's victory:

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