Strikes from Stiven Mendoza Valencia (62nd min), Bruno Pelissari (70th min) and India international Jeje Lalpeklhua (90th min), helped Chennayin move on top of the table with 16 points.
Chennaiyin FC produced a crushing performance to beat Pune City FC, 3-1, as they pipped Atletico de Kolkata to the top spot in the points table of the Indian Super League, on Wednesday.
Strikes from Stiven Mendoza Valencia (62nd min), Bruno Pelissari (70th min) and India international Jeje Lalpeklhua (90th min), helped Chennayin move on top of the table with 16 points.
The Abhishek Bachchan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni co-owned team are on top, having scored more goals than Atletico, who are on second position, with same number of points.
An unfortunate own goal by Chennaiyin's Cameroonian mideo, Eric Djemba Djemba, had given Pune some hope, before a final burst from the 'Blues' buried them.
The hero of the match undoubtedly was young Balwant Singh, whose assist was key to two of the three goals scored by Chennaiyin, as he repeatedly switched flanks to keep the Pune players at bay.
During the first half, it was Chennaiyin who dominated the proceedings with better ball possession.
In fact, it was Pune custodian Arindam Bhattacharya, who pulled off a stunning save in the 10th minute, which was pure reflex work.
Chennaiyin's best player Elano, took a perfect corner that fell into the melee, and Jeje was quick to execute a backheel. The big-bodied Arindam first moved towards his left, but arched his body back and stretched his right hand to avert the danger.
Elano, who did not look fully fit was taken off along with Gourmangi Singh, who sustained a groin injury.
Mohun Bagan forward Balwant, was pressed into action and Chennayin suddenly had a lot of mobility upfront.
Chennayin's first goal in the 62nd minute was a combination of a four-touch finish.
Mendoza, who received the ball on the left side of the central midfield, quickly passed it onto Djemba Djemba and went on the overlap. The former Manchester United player's first touch found Balwant, who essayed a killer through pass that found Mendoza in the open.
While Arindam left his charge to narrow the angle, the Colombian placed it in with a deft chip.
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