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Chennaiyin 0-3 NorthEast United, ISL: Highlanders Book Play-off Seat - In Pics

Chennaiyin FC suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. The win helped NorthEast United FC to book their ticket to the play-offs of the season for the ISL Cup. NorthEast United took lead with a goal from Nestor Albiach in the seventh minute. They extended their advantage in the first half with two additional goals from Jithin MS and Alaaeddine Ajaraie, effectively securing all three points early in the game.

| Photo: FSDL/ISL

NorthEast United players celebrate a goal against Chennaiyin FC in match 146 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on 03rd March 2025.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle greets match mascots ahead of their Indian Super League match against NorthEast United at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on 3rd March 2025.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Chennaiyin FC starting XI
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Chennaiyin FC starting XI | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Chennaiyin FC starting XI for their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on 03rd March 2025.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: NorthEast United FC starting XI
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: NorthEast United FC starting XI | Photo: FSDL/ISL

NorthEast United FC starting XI for their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on 03rd March 2025.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Owen Coyle, head coach of Chennaiyin FC
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Owen Coyle, head coach of Chennaiyin FC | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Owen Coyle, head coach of Chennaiyin FC toys with taunting fans ahead of their Indian Super League match against NorthEast United FC in Chennai on 3rd March 2025. Also seen in the picture is NorthEast assistant coach Naushad Moosa.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Nestor Albiach Roger of NorthEast United celebrates his 7th-minute goal
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Nestor Albiach Roger of NorthEast United celebrates his 7th-minute goal | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Nestor Albiach Roger of NorthEast United celebrates his 7th-minute goal in match 146 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 against Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on 3rd March 2025.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Match referee Ashwin Kumar
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Match referee Ashwin Kumar | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Match referee Ashwin Kumar cautions Vignesh Dakshinamurthy (23) of Chennaiyin FC.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Thoi Huidrom of NorthEast United FC up against Ankit Mukherjee
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Thoi Huidrom of NorthEast United FC up against Ankit Mukherjee | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Thoi Huidrom of NorthEast United FC up against Ankit Mukherjee (on the floor) Chennaiyin FC in match 146 of the Indian Super League 2024-25.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Jithin MS doubles NorthEast United's lead
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Jithin MS doubles NorthEast United's lead | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Jithin MS doubles NorthEast United's lead against Marina Machans in the 26th minute with a calm finish.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Alaaeddine Ajaraie lifts goalscorer Jithin MS
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Alaaeddine Ajaraie lifts goalscorer Jithin MS | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Alaaeddine Ajaraie lifts goalscorer Jithin MS on his shoulders as the Highlanders celebrate their second goal.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Mohammed Ali Bemammer (6) of NEUFC and Wilmar Jordan Gil (9) of CFC in action
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Mohammed Ali Bemammer (6) of NEUFC and Wilmar Jordan Gil (9) of CFC in action | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Mohammed Ali Bemammer (6) of NorthEast United FC and Wilmar Jordan Gil of Chennaiyin FC (9) in action during their Indian Super League match in Chennai.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Alaaeddine Ajaraie of NEUFC celebrates his goal
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Alaaeddine Ajaraie of NEUFC celebrates his goal | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Alaaeddine Ajaraie of NorthEast United FC celebrates his goal against Chennaiyin FC. The visitors lead 3-0 at 38th minute.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Chennaiyin FC's Wilmar Jordan Gil in action
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Chennaiyin FC's Wilmar Jordan Gil in action | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Chennaiyin FC's Wilmar Jordan Gil tries to weave some magic inside the NorthEast United box.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Gurmeet Singh of NEUFC denies a goal
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Gurmeet Singh of NEUFC denies a goal | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Gurmeet Singh of NorthEast United FC denies Chennaiyin FC a goal.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Referee shows the red card to Ryan Christopher Edwards
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Referee shows the red card to Ryan Christopher Edwards | Photo: FSDL/ISL

The match referee shows the red card to Ryan Christopher Edwards (not in the picture) of Chennaiyin FC in the 81st minute.

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ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: NEUFC goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: NEUFC goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh | Photo: FSDL/ISL

NorthEast United goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh thwarts another Chennaiyin FC attack.

ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Alaaeddine Ajaraie of NEUFC
ISL 2024-25, NEUFC vs CFC: Alaaeddine Ajaraie of NEUFC | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Alaaeddine Ajaraie of NorthEast United FC with the Player of the Match cheque.

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