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Mohun Bagan Super Giant: Irfan Yadwad scored the winner in the seventh minute of added time as Chennaiyin FC secured a come-from-behind 3-2 victory against the Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Sunday.

Chennaiyin scored thrice in the second half to come from behind and registered a fine win that will keep alive their hopes of reaching the playoffs. With five different scorers on the sheet, it was an action-packed contest that saw a combined total of 30 shots being taken by both teams.

With this win, Chennaiyin FC moved to the ninth spot in the table with 20 points from 19 games, and the team is firmly in the race to qualify for the playoffs courtesy of this breathtaking victory. Contrastingly, the Mariners (39) trail table-toppers Mumbai City FC (41) at present, thus adding immense significance to their clash on this very ground in the City of Joy on April 15.