A 6 year dream has become a reality now as I witnessed my first ever ISL match live. I have trained at the JN stadium day in day out, but it looked very different with its latest setup as Chennaiyin FC's home ground. It was on 20th December when Chennaiyin FC Hosted Kerala Blasters.
It was Nostalgia for me going to the stadium, but i was made to run on the road as hardcopy of the ticket has to be obtained from the box office which is at the indoor stadium which is located at the other end of the stadium from my entry gate.
By the time I entered the stadium, Chennai has already struck a goal and intensity at the ground was electrifying. Since I selected my seat next to the Visitors stand, tensions were high when Kerala scored the equalizer. A moment of brain freeze from the referee saw Chennaiyin score their second goal which sparked a controversy and the referee overturned the decision which sparked an outrage from the home crowd. Moments after the incident, Changte found the back of the net and put Chennai in front, the crowd went crazy. Chennai scored once more in the first half through Valskis and ended the half at 3-1. Second half was goal less and less with intensity but ended with a second Yellow to Sabia.
Chennai won the match and it was a good first outing for me at the ISL.
Cheers!!!!!
