Chennai, March 22 -- Chennaiyin FC shared spoils with FC Goa in a 1-1 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday in their first home outing of the Indian Super League 2026.

Head coach Clifford Rayes Miranda handed Eduardo Kau his season debut in place of the injured Mohammed Ali Bemammer, while Maheson Singh and Daniel Chima Chukwu also featured in the starting XI. Chennaiyin goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz was alert early on, making a sharp save in the eighth minute, with Laldinliana Renthlei helping to snuff out further danger.

The Marina Machans soon settled and began creating chances. In the 11th minute, Imran Khan's pass found Chima, whose flick set up Maheson for a shot that rattled the post. Farukh Choudhary also tested Goa's go...