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Chennaiyin Keeper Samik Mitra Scores From Open Play to Salvage 1-1 vs Dempo in AIFF Super Cup

The rare strike was the club’s first goalkeeper goal from open play in a competitive match at Bambolim.

Overview

  • The draw came at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa, on Friday in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26.
  • Dempo took the lead in the 25th minute with a goal from a free kick before the equaliser four minutes later.
  • Mitra levelled with a long kick from his own area that cleared the Dempo defence and beat the goalkeeper.
  • Head coach Clifford Miranda made five changes to the lineup, recalling Mitra in goal and adding Klusner Pereira in defence.
  • Chennaiyin controlled most of the second half, fashioned late openings including a stoppage-time delivery to Irfan Yadwad, and ended their Super Cup campaign with a point.