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Monday, Jun 16, 2025
The defending champions may not be having big names in their line-up, but they are high-spirited and boast of a well-balanced squad.
Ogbeche's strike from outside the box in the away game against Chennaiyin received 61.27 per cent of votes in an online poll as opposed to Chennaiyin's Rafael Crivellaro's goal against NorthEast United FC.
A 56th-minute penalty by Sunil Chhetri was the difference between the two teams as Chennaiyin suffered their first loss of the season.
The 'Super Machans' have secured the services of eight new players that include five foreigners for the upcoming season.
Jakub Sylvestr's penalty was saved by the Blasters custodian in the 74th minute.
Sergio Cidoncha, who scored the opening goal against NorthEast United, and Gary Hooper would be the key players for Blasters.
Question marks remain as to whether Indian players, especially strikers, are getting enough opportunities as all the franchises continue to rely on their foreign recruits to deliver the goods.
Anirudh Thapa gave Chennaiyin a dream start as he scored in the opening minute. Thapa also became the first Indian to notch up a goal this season.
Blasters should bear in mind that it is important to win as many games as possible at the start if they are to finish somewhere in the top four positions.
Chennaiyin, who finished last in the 10-team league in 2018-19, have left nothing to chance this year as their acquisitions for the upcoming season have been exciting.
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