⚔️ SPOILS SHARED AT KALINGA! 🤝

A spirited 1-1 draw! 🏟️ Carlos Delgado's second-half header cancels out Elsinho's opener to ensure Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC share the points! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

A gritty battle in Bhubaneswar ends with the points shared! Watch the full highlights as Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Kalinga Stadium in Sunday evening's ISL 2025-26 action.

Clifford Miranda’s Chennaiyin FC, looking for their first points of the campaign, started with real intent. Their width was a constant threat, with Farukh Choudhary and Mandar Rao Dessai stretching the Odisha backline. The breakthrough finally arrived in first-half stoppage time. Farukh delivered a pinpoint inswinging corner that was met by a thumping header from Elsinho [45+'], powering home the club's first goal of the season to give the Marina Machans a 1-0 lead. Moments later, Chennaiyin keeper Mohammad Nawaz produced a stunning acrobatic save to preserve the advantage heading into the break.

In the second half, the Kalinga Warriors regrouped and responded strongly. Against the run of play, Odisha FC found their equalizer in the 68th minute. Veteran defender Carlos Delgado [68'] rose highest in the box to head the ball home, leveling the contest at 1-1.

Both sides created half-chances in the dying minutes in search of a winner—including a late penalty shout from Chennaiyin's Gurkirat Singh that was waved away—but resolute defending ensured they had to settle for a point apiece.

ISL 2025-26 Highlights | Odisha FC Vs Chennaiyin FC | Carlos Delgado & Elsinho Goals

🟢🔴 MARINERS MARCH ON! ⚓

Two wins out of two! 📈 Jamie Maclaren and Dimi Petratos find the back of the net as Mohun Bagan blank Chennaiyin FC 2-0 at Salt Lake! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

The defending champions are rolling! Watch the full highlights as Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) to maintain their perfect start to the ISL 2025-26 season.

Sergio Lobera’s men dictated the tempo from the opening whistle, creating several early chances. Chennaiyin FC suffered a massive setback just past the half-hour mark when starting goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz was forced off due to an injury, making way for Samik Mitra.

The Mariners capitalized on their dominance deep into first-half stoppage time. Anirudh Thapa delivered a magnificent long-range through ball to slice open the Marina Machans' defense. Jamie Maclaren [45+3'] timed his run to perfection and clinically slotted the ball past the substitute keeper to give the hosts a deserved 1-0 lead at the break.

Chennaiyin FC tried to find a way back into the contest in the second half, with head coach Clifford Miranda introducing fresh legs, including Farukh Choudhary and Gurkirat Singh. However, the Mohun Bagan defense held firm. The game was put to bed in the 65th minute when the talismanic Dimitri Petratos [65'] fired home a brilliant finish, bringing out his trademark celebration and sealing all three points for the home side.

Mohun Bagan Vs Chennaiyin FC Video Highlights: Jamie Maclaren & Dimitri Petratos Goals | ISL 2025-26

🔵 ISLANDERS TAKE THE OPENER! 🏝️

A gritty start at the Arena! 🏟️ Pritam Kotal's unfortunate own goal hands Mumbai City FC a hard-fought 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

Mumbai City FC have kicked off their ISL 2025-26 campaign with all three points! Watch the full highlights as Petr Kratky's Islanders edged past a new-look Chennaiyin FC with a narrow 1-0 victory at the Mumbai Football Arena.

In a tightly contested first half, both teams cancelled each other out in the midfield. Chennaiyin FC goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz kept the Marina Machans in the game, producing a brilliant save in the 18th minute to deny a sharp effort from Jorge Pereyra Diaz, keeping the scores level at the break.

The deadlock was finally broken shortly after the restart in fortunate circumstances for the home side. In the 49th minute, debutant Joni Kauko whipped a dangerous low cross into the box. In an attempt to clear the danger, veteran Chennaiyin defender Pritam Kotal [49'] inadvertently headed the ball into his own net, wrong-footing Nawaz.

Clifford Miranda's side pushed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages, with debutant Iñigo Martín and young striker Irfan Yadwad coming close. However, crucial defensive clearances from Valpuia and a solid display from Phurba Lachenpa ensured Mumbai City held on for the opening night clean sheet.

Final Score: Mumbai City FC 1-0 Chennaiyin FC
Goalscorer: Pritam Kotal (Own Goal 49')
Competition: Indian Super League 2025-26 (Matchday 1)

Mumbai City FC Vs Chennaiyin FC Video Highlights | ISL 2025-26

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