A brace by Sanan Mohammed, along with goals from Raphaël Messi Bouli and Nikola Stojanović, secured three points for the host after five matches.  | Photo Credit: ISL Media

Jamshedpur FC produced a commanding performance to defeat Chennaiyin FC 4-1 in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday.

A brace by Sanan Mohammed, along with goals from Raphaël Messi Bouli and Nikola Stojanović, secured three points for the host after five matches. It climbs to fourth in the standings with 18 points, while Chennaiyin FC remains 10th with nine points.

Jamshedpur took the lead in the seventh minute through Sanan. A well-worked move down the right saw Rosenberg Gabriel deliver a low cross into the box. While Messi Bouli failed to connect, the ball fell to Sanan’s foot, who fired home from close range to give the host an early advantage.

The momentum stayed with Jamshedpur, which continued to press forward and create chances through Talal and Stojanović, both of whom came close from distance. Chennaiyin, however, remained a threat on the break and was unlucky not to equalise when Irfan Yadwad struck the post following a neat pass from Mandar Dessai.

Jamshedpur doubled its lead in the 27th minute. Nikhil Barla floated in an inviting cross from the left, and Messi Bouli rose highest to head the ball into the top corner, making it 2-0. The host continued to dominate proceedings, creating multiple opportunities before the break, but was unable to extend its lead further.

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Chennaiyin attempted to respond after the restart and saw more of the ball in the early stages of the second half, but struggled to break down a disciplined Jamshedpur defence, with Albino Gomes producing another sharp save to deny Daniel Chima.

Jamshedpur struck again in the 58th minute to effectively seal the contest. Following a quick transition from a goal kick, Sanan found space behind the Chennaiyin defence, rounded the goalkeeper and calmly slotted home his second of the night to make it 3-0.

Chennaiyin pulled one back in the 68th minute through Prakadeswaran S, who cut inside from the right and curled a fine effort into the top corner, offering the visitor a glimmer of hope.

However, Jamshedpur restored its three-goal cushion ten minutes later. A well-worked move involving Rosenberg Gabriel and Rei Tachikawa saw the ball worked across to Stojanović, who finished clinically from close range to make it 4-1.

Both sides continued to push forward in the closing stages, but neither could add to the scoreline as Jamshedpur comfortably saw out the match.

Published on Apr 25, 2026