Chennaiyin FC and Mohammedan SC played out a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly on Monday.
Mohammedan SC took the lead in the 12th minute through a free kick from Argentinian Striker Alexis Gomez. The shot was well-struck and gave Chennaiyin FC goalkeeper Debjit Majumder no chance.
Chennaiyin FC responded well and created a number of chances to equalize, but they were unable to find the back of the net until the 79th minute. Sweden carried the ball inwards before finding Aakash’s overlapping run on the left. He cut it back first time for Irfan Yadwad, who fired it in with his left foot to level the scores.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams having chances to win. It was a good workout for both teams ahead of the upcoming season.
Key Takeaways
- Chennaiyin FC had more possession and created more chances, but they were unable to finish them off.
- Mohammedan SC scored from their only real chance of the game.
- Irfan Yadwad was Chennaiyin FC’s best player, while Alexis Gomez was the standout for Mohammedan SC.
- The match was a good test for both teams ahead of the upcoming season.
Looking Ahead
Both teams will be looking to build on their performances in the pre-season and prepare for the start of the new season.
Looking into the match
Chennaiyin FC were the better team on the day, but they were unable to take their chances. They will need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to be successful in the upcoming season.
Mohammedan SC were happy to sit back and defend in the first half, but they were more adventurous in the second half and created some good chances. They will be encouraged by their performance and will be hoping to build on it in the coming weeks.
The match was a good test for both teams ahead of the upcoming season. It showed that both teams have some good players and that they are capable of playing good football. It will be interesting to see how they both perform in the coming season.
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