Chennaiyin beat Abahani Dhaka 1-0 in AFC Cup, move to top of group
A late own goal conceded by Abahani Limited Dhaka was enough for Chennaiyin FC to notch up a 1-0 win and pull clear at the top of Group E in the AFC Cup here on Tuesday.
Abahani's Wellington Priori deflected into his own net in the 79th minute to the glee of the Chennaiyin supporters at the TransStadia Arena here.
The 2017-18 Indian Super League champions now have seven points from two wins and a draw to move on top of the group while Abahani remained at second spot with four points (one win, one draw and one loss).
Only the group winners will qualify for the Inter-Zone Play-off semifinals.
The visiting Bangladeshi side made a bright start and Kervens Belfort flashed a header wide from Rubel Miya's corner in the second minute.
It took 21 minutes for the home side to pose a real threat to Abahani as Mailson Alves' powerful header brought a fine save from Shahidul Alam.
Abahani came close again as Sunday Chizoba's shot had to be deflected behind by Mailson in the 27th minute.
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