Chennaiyin FC produced all-round performances in their last three matches as all their seven goals were scored by different players, ensuring the team\u2019s place in the playoffs after four years. The Marina Machans also became the first ISL side to register three consecutive comeback wins and head coach Owen Coyle feels that his men can take confidence from this impressive achievement as it\u2019s always the real test of character when the football pressure is on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While addressing the media ahead of Sunday\u2019s clash, Coyle said: \u201cIn terms of the football club and the fans particularly, of course it\u2019s a terrific boost. But it\u2019s only the first step on the journey as far as I\u2019m concerned. I\u2019m a champion. I\u2019m used to winning things. That\u2019s what I like to do. I\u2019ve done it all over the world. I\u2019ve done it here in India. We\u2019ll do it again. We always trusted. We knew. It\u2019s never how you start; it\u2019s how you finish in football. People remember how you finish games. And that\u2019s what we had to make sure.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the result of the match not affecting Chennaiyin\u2019s position in the table, the Scotsman hinted at resting key players and giving some game time to youngsters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cKnowing that we don\u2019t have to achieve anything from the game (against FC Goa). So, I can certainly look at several things. So let\u2019s see what happens tomorrow. There will be changes guaranteed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou know, there are lots of changes, but we\u2019ll go in there, try to win the game and then get ourselves ready for whoever we play on April 19th and 20th.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defender Bikash Yumnam, who has been a vital cog in Chennaiyin\u2019s campaign this season, spoke highly about Coyle and his support, especially for young Indian players. \u201cAs compared to the last two years, I\u2019m trying to improve a lot. As a coach, he [Owen Coyle] gave me lots of confidence and encourages us to improve the game,\u201d commented Yumnam, who has registered 10 successful tackles this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chennaiyin are placed sixth in the points table after winning eight matches this season whereas Goa, on the other hand, are sitting at third position with 12 wins from 21 matches so far which also includes a six-match unbeaten streak.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
FC Goa had won the last match played between these two teams earlier this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Overall, in the head-to-head series, FC Goa have the advantage, having won 13 matches while Chennaiyin have won nine with two matches ending in draws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/isl-2023-24-chennaiyin-face-fc-goa-in-their-last-league-stage-game.jpg", "alt_img": "ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin face FC Goa in their last league stage game", "alt_title": "ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin face FC Goa in their last league stage game", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin Face FC Goa In Their Last League Stage Game On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin Face FC Goa In Their Last League Stage Game, Indian Super League: Having already sealed their berth in the playoffs after a sensational hat-trick of wins, in-form Chennaiyin FC.", "seo_keywords": "FC Goa, Indian Super League, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennaiyin FC, The Marina Machans, Owen Coyle, Defender Bikash Yumnam", "tag": "", "tagging": "FC Goa, Indian Super League, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennaiyin FC, The Marina Machans, Owen Coyle, Defender Bikash Yumnam", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "isl-2023-24-chennaiyin-face-fc-goa-in-their-last-league-stage-game", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "949", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-04-13 18:30:05", "updated": "2024-04-13 18:30:05", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "FC Goa, Indian Super League, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennaiyin FC, The Marina Machans, Owen Coyle, Defender Bikash Yumnam", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-04-13 18:30:05", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "football", "cnmid": "890691", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/isl-2023-24-chennaiyin-face-fc-goa-in-their-last-league-stage-game-14537" }