mo4ch:> Watertight defence and ironclad will take Chennaiyin FC to the play-offs | Mo4ch News

The Marina Machans pulled off the improbable after a disciplined display against the Islanders...19 points from a possible 21, 19 goals in seven games while conceding just six, Chennaiyin FC could not have asked for a stronger entry into the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs.That everyone had written them off after failing to score a single goal in their first four games and had to deal with a managerial change midway through the season only adds to the brilliance of their feat. That their qualification arrived against a direct competitor in Mumbai City FC and the goal was scored by a former player of the same team is the icing on the cake.Ahead of the big tie, Mumbai needed a win to qualify, whereas a draw would have worked for Chennaiyin, provided they defeat a hapless NorthEast United in their final fixture. But in football, playing for a draw is a recipe for disaster and both sides made their intentions known in the opening minutes of the second half.Editors' PicksThere were …