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Chennaiyin FC faced a tough defeat as they lost 0-3 to NorthEast United FC in their second match of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season. The match, held at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, saw NorthEast United dominate with goals from Parthib Gogoi (42nd minute), Phalguni Singh (48th minute), and Asheer Akhtar (90'+10') securing their victory.

Chennaiyin FC started the game positively, displaying precise ball movement and creating several goal-scoring opportunities in the first half. Ayush Adhikari had a chance in the 26th minute, but his powerful shot was blocked by NorthEast United's defense. In the 41st minute, Farukh Choudhary had a clear opportunity in the opponent's box but couldn't find the back of the net.

However, it was NorthEast United who capitalized on their chances, with Gogoi, Singh, and Akhtar delivering crucial goals for the home team. The match ended with NorthEast United securing a convincing victory over Chennaiyin FC.

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"We should have been in the lead in the first half but we never took the chances and when you don't take the chances you get punished heavily and that pretty much summed up the game. We have a tough start but the league has 22 games not two, so, we will prepare better and get stronger over time," Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle commented after the match.

Earlier, Parthib Gogoi put the hosts in the lead just before the half-time whistle as he scored a goal from outside the box in the 42nd minute. Phalguni Singh (48th) doubled the lead for NorthEast United after converting a cross by Nestor Albiach.

Chennaiyin FC kept pushing for a goal in the second half with more possession and Ayush Adhikari once again looked sharp on his feet as he took a shot in the 59th minute from outside the box before a defender cleared the ball for a corner. Irfan Yadwad (69th) got an excellent opportunity when he leapt over everyone to put his head on the ball inside the Highlanders' box, however, he couldn't manage to send it into the net to open the scoring for Chennaiyin FC.

Asheer Akhtar put the game to bed with a goal from outside the 18-yeard box for the home team in the extra time.

Chennaiyin FC will next face Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their third game of the season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on October 7.