Chennai, Jan. 30 -- Vincy Barretto's late goal was not enough as Ten-man Chennaiyin FC fell to a 3-1 defeat to Kerala Blasters FC on Thursday in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

Ahead of the kick-off, playmaker Lukas Brambilla, attacker Farukh Choudhary, and fullback Laldinliana Renthlei returned to the Chennaiyin starting XI, featuring on either side of a midfield comprising Connor Shields and Lalrinliana Hnamte. Further back, winter signing Pritam Kotal started his first match at centreback, with Dinliana filling in at right-back.

Despite a purposeful start, the Marina Machans saw themselves fall behind in the third minute when forward Jesus Jimenez squeezed the ball past Mohammad Nawaz in goal from ...