Chennai: Chennaiyin FC delivered a solid display to defeat FC Goa 4-1 in the first leg of the Hero Indian Super League semi-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.
After a goalless first half, goals from Lucian Goian (54'), Anirudh Thapa (61'), Eli Sabia (77') and Lallianzuala Chhangte (79') delivered the goods for the hosts and secured a crucial lead ahead of the second leg fixture away from home. Saviour Gama (85') came off the bench to score a vital away goal for FC Goa, as the League Winners endured their worst defeat of the season so far.
Bengaluru FC will lock horns with ATK in the first leg of their 2019/20 Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final tie at the Sree Kanteerava stadium here on Sunday. IANS