ISL | Chennaiyin finally gets a win under its belt at Blasters’ expense
The Hindu
Chennaiyin FC secures its first win of the season, defeating Kerala Blasters 1-0 in a tense ISL match.
The agonising wait is over for Chennaiyin FC. It has finally scored a win this season in the ISL.
For its rival on Saturday night, Kerala Blasters ,though, the nightmare just continues. The 0-1 defeat at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was its fourth in as many matches for the Kochi men.
In an ISL that has no return leg fixtures, that is a frightening position to be in. They have Mohammedan Sporting for company, though.
Imran Khan of Chennaiyin FC celebrates after scoring against Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League football match at Kochi on Saturday, March 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin
Coach David Catala, on the eve of this match, had expressed confidence that the goals would come. Sadly for his team, they never did. In fact, Blasters have been able to score just one goal this season.
Not that Chennaiyin is on a scoring spree. The goal it scored on this night is only its second of the season.













