Indian Super Cup 2018: Chennaiyin FC vs Aizawl FC - Talking Points

#2 Chennaiyin FC recover well towards the end of the first half

Anirudh Thapa came close to equalizing for Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC were made to work hard by the Aizawl FC side who dominated much of the proceedings in the first half. Ionescu's goal put the Mizoram side in the lead in the 22nd minute.

The goal sparked Chennaiyin FC into a resurgent mode and they slowly began to crawl their way back into the game. They kept the possession of the ball with Jaime Gavilan controlling the play from the centre with Anirudh Thapa moving across the box. The young Indian had a good chance towards the end of the half to put the ISL Champions on level terms but his effort was saved well by the Aizawl FC keeper Arup Debnath.