Published 15:05 IST, November 26th 2019
Chennaiyin FC co-owner Abhishek Bachchan went berserk after team's dramatic win over Hyd
Chennaiyin FC's Andre Schembri scored the opener in the 92nd-minute but Hyderabad FC's Matthew Kilgallon slotted one back for the visitors in the 95th-minute.
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Chennaiyin FC grabbed ir first win of season and how! two times former ISL champions were at bottom of table when y hosted newly formed team Hyderabad FC in ir Matchday 5 clash. situation was so bad for John Gregory led side that y failed to score a single goal in first four games of tournament. Gregory was on verge of resigning from his post as head coach of team after side faced ir third defeat (against Bengaluru FC) in ISL 2019-20. However, former champions tasted ir first victory against Hyderabad in a thriller of a contest.
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Abhishek Bachchan likes some late drama
two sides were looking at a 0-0 stalemate when time read 90 minutes on clock. And n, re were three goals in span of six minutes. Chennaiyin FC's Andre Schembri scored opener in 92nd-minute but Hyderabad FC's Matw Kilgallon slotted one back for visitors in 95th-minute to level score. But win was destined for Chennaiyin FC as Nerijus Vlaskis scored winner very next minute (90+6) to hand his side three points. It was a moment to cherish for fans, for coach and mostly for Chennaiyin FC's co-owner Abhishek Bachchan.
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Bollywood superstar couldn't control his emotions when his side won ir first match of season. Bachchan was all pumped-up as game took a Bollywood-type ending. Abhishek was seen doing famous Cristia Ronaldo celebration which read, "I am here to stay." actor, along with Chennaiyin FC's whole crew, will expect ir team to uplift ir season after win and reclaim ir status as champions of India.
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13:17 IST, November 26th 2019