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Chennaiyin FC secure 6th spot in ISL 2023-24, eliminates Jamshedpur FC from playoffs contention

Chennaiyin FC secured a thrilling 2-1 victory against Jamshedpur FC in the ISL 2023-24, with goals from Rafael Crivellaro and Rahim Ali. Chennaiyin FC now moves to the top-six while Jamshedpur FC extends their winless streak to four games and slips to the ninth spot.

The game started with Rei Tachikawa scoring for Jamshedpur FC, but Chennaiyin FC fought back with Crivellaro and Jordan Murray testing the goalkeeper. Crivellaro eventually equalized in the second half before Rahim Ali scored the winning goal, securing the victory for Chennaiyin FC.

Chennaiyin FC showcased dominance in the second half, with Rahim Ali’s goal coming from a burst of energy that caught the Jamshedpur FC defense off guard. With this win, Coyle’s unbeaten run against Jamshedpur FC extends to four matches in the ISL.

Jamshedpur FC’s next match is against FC Goa on April 9, while Chennaiyin FC will face NorthEast United FC on the same day. The victory propels Chennaiyin FC to the top-six, while Jamshedpur FC’s playoff hopes have now been dashed with their recent loss.

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