mo4ch:> 'Captivating' Anirudh Thapa steals the show against shabby FC Goa | Mo4ch News

In-form Chennaiyin FC were handed their most challenging assignment in the Owen Coyle era when they hosted FC Goa in the first leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs.There was very little separating the two sides in terms of the form in which they arrived at the game. The hosts were on a nine-game unbeaten run, whereas the Gaurs had scored at least four goals in each of their last four games.But the exclusion of injured Hugo Boumous and Brandon Fernandes shifted the first leg in Chennaiyin’s favour. With two of their best players of the season out of action, Goa were bound to suffer and Coyle knew that he had to make the most of it.Editors' PicksBoumous and Brandon have been the creative outlet for Goa this season. The pair combined to provide 16 assists this season and have been crucial in the smooth transition from defence to attack. Their absence meant that Ferran Corominas had to drop deep to create, and Ahmed Jahouh was burdened with additional responsibilities at the …