Chennaiyin FC (CFC) Win 3-2, But Fail To Make AFC Cup Knockouts

Kathmandu: Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Chennaiyin FC (CFC) defeated Nepal’s Manang Marshyangdi Club 3-2 in the final AFC Cup Group E game at the ANFA Complex here on Wednesday but failed to qualify for the knockout stage.

A brace from striker Mohammed Rafi and a solo goal from defender Eli Sabia proved to be the difference.

However, the victory was not enough to seal CFC’s progress to the AFC Cup knockout stage, as Bangladesh’s Abahani Limited Dhaka went through after beating Minerva Punjab 1-0 in the other group game in Guwahati.

Abahani progress to the inter-zone semifinals as Group E toppers with 13 points as Chennaiyin conclude their debut AFC Cup campaign in second place with 11 points, bringing an end to the latter’s 2018-19 campaign. (IANS)

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