Chennaiyin FC ended their Indian Super League 2024-25 campaign with a dominant 5-2 win over Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. As a result, they finished with 27 points from 24 matches, securing eighth place. Meanwhile, Jamshedpur FC had already qualified for the playoffs and will now focus on the knockout stage.

Jamshedpur FC Strikes First

Jamshedpur FC opened the scoring in the 18th minute. A long throw-in led to a poor clearance by Chennaiyin FC. Consequently, the ball landed at Rei Tachikawa’s feet outside the box. He controlled it well and fired a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. Score: Chennaiyin FC 0 - 1 Jamshedpur FC

Chennaiyin FC Responds Quickly

However, Chennaiyin FC equalized in the 25th minute. They launched a counter-attack with quick passes. Farukh Choudhary sent a well-timed ball to Daniel Chima Chukwu. His shot deflected before rolling into the bottom left corner. Score: Chennaiyin FC 1 - 1 Jamshedpur FC

Brambilla Puts Chennaiyin FC Ahead

Just before halftime, Chukwu turned provider. He received a long ball, turned swiftly, and passed to Lukas Brambilla. The midfielder dribbled past defenders and, as a result, slotted the ball into the bottom right corner. Score: Chennaiyin FC 2 - 1 Jamshedpur FC

Irfan Extends the Lead

In the 57th minute, Chennaiyin FC struck again. Farukh Choudhary spotted an opening and played a perfect through ball to Irfan Yadwad. Without hesitation, Irfan blasted a right-footed shot from outside the box into the center of the net. Score: Chennaiyin FC 3 - 1 Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur FC Tries to Fight Back

Jamshedpur FC responded with a well-worked goal. They passed the ball quickly, breaking through the defense. Eventually, Tachikawa set up Mohammed Sanan, who powered his shot into the top right corner from inside the box. Score: Chennaiyin FC 3 - 2 Jamshedpur FC

Irfan Seals the Victory

As the game neared its conclusion, Chennaiyin FC punished Jamshedpur FC’s shaky defense. In the 90th minute, Wilmar Jordan Gil passed to Irfan Yadwad. Irfan calmly chipped the ball into the bottom left corner, securing the win. Score: Chennaiyin FC 4 - 2 Jamshedpur FC

Chukwu Finishes the Job

Jamshedpur FC failed to tighten their defense in stoppage time. Consequently, Lukas Brambilla sent a perfect through ball to Chukwu. The striker placed his shot into the bottom right corner, completing Chennaiyin FC’s stunning win. Final Score: Chennaiyin FC 5 - 2 Jamshedpur FC

Key Player of the Match

Irfan Yadwad (Chennaiyin FC) played a key role in the win. He scored twice, completed five out of eight passes, made two tackles, and recorded six interceptions.

What’s Next?

With this match, Chennaiyin FC’s season comes to an end. Meanwhile, Jamshedpur FC moves on to the playoffs, aiming for further success.