Chennaiyin FC Head Coach Owen Coyle Praises Players for Showing Character in Thrilling Victory

Chennaiyin FC pulled off a stunning comeback victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with head coach Owen Coyle praising his players for their resilience and determination in the thrilling 3-2 win. The victory keeps their playoff hopes alive as they sit ninth on the table with 21 points from 19 matches.

Coyle highlighted the character shown by his team, especially in the last 25 minutes of the match where they scored all three goals, including the stoppage-time winner from super substitute Irfan Yadwad. The coach commended Yadwad for his impact off the bench and goalkeeper Debjit Majumder for his crucial saves in the dying moments of the game.

The Scotsman expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to secure a playoff spot, emphasizing the importance of consistency in their upcoming matches against Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC. Coyle believes that replicating the performance level from the Mohun Bagan game will be key to earning valuable points and climbing up the table.

With two crucial home games on the horizon, Chennaiyin FC will be looking to build on their recent success and continue their late surge towards a playoff berth. Coyle’s faith in his players and their ability to deliver when it matters most will be crucial in their quest for postseason glory.