CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC started their Durand Cup campaign on a high note blowing away Hyderabad FC 3-1 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday. Chennaiyin conceded an early goal but were quick to recover and equalised within two minutes. They added two more to clinch three points and go to the top in Group E.
Both the teams showed great intensity from the beginning and success came immediately for Hyderabad as they were awarded a penalty in the 4th minute. Midfielder Hitesh Sharma was brought down by Jitheshwor Singh inside the box and Hyderabad captain Chinglensana Singh converted the spot-kick easily.
