Chennai, May 6 -- Chennaiyin FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Punjab FC in the Indian Super League 2026 on Wednesday, undone by a late own goal despite showing sustained attacking intent throughout the contest.
Earlier, head coach Clifford Rayes Miranda recalled midfielder Mohammed Ali Bemammer to sit alongside skipper Alberto Noguera in the middle, while PC Laldinpuia joined Pritam Kotal in defence. Lalrinliana Hnamte accompanied Farukh Choudhary, Irfan Yadwad, and Daniel Chima Chukwu in attack.
Eleven minutes in, Pritam produced an outstanding goal-line clearance early on to keep the scores level. Laldinliana Renthlei followed it up with a crucial block to deny a clear sight of goal, as the Marina Machans stood firm against early...