GOA: Chennaiyin FC began its AIFF Super Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Fatorda Stadium on Saturday.

Despite fielding an all-Indian starting XI in Head Coach Clifford Miranda’s first match in charge, the Marina Machans showed plenty of promise but were undone by a clinical display from Jamie Maclaren.

Miranda named a backline of five, anchored by Pritam Kotal, who also captained the side, shielding Mohammad Nawaz in goal. Jitendra Singh, Jiteshwor Singh, and Lalrinliana Hnamte formed the midfield, while Irfan Yadwad and Farukh Choudhary led the attack.

The opening in torrential downpour saw both teams battle for control in the middle of the park.

Chennaiyin’s clearest chance in the first period fell to Farukh, who drew a parry out of custodian Vishal K

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