WATCH: ‘Maltese King’ Andre Schembri Nails A Header As Chennaiyin FC Continue To Make Their Play-Off Bid
Maltese striker Andre Schembri is leading Chennaiyin FC’s charge to the Hero India League play-offs after securing a goal during last night’s big win.
The former Malta international and Chennaiyin favourite played a critical role in the club’s win with a first-half header that put CFC in a comfortable 2-0 lead against division rivals ATK.
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Despite conceding one goal in the second half, CFC beat the keeper once more bringing the final score to a solid 3-1 win.
Chennaiyin continues to prove that they have what it takes to compete in the play-offs with last night’s victory seeing them climb to fifth place with a total of 25 points, just one point behind Mumbai City FC with a game in hand.
Though a big confidence booster, the significance of last night’s win is pinned on next week’s matchup against MCFC in a showdown for the play-off deciding fourth spot.
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“It’s an important victory but it would mean nothing if we don’t beat Mumbai,” said Schembri.
Despite being one of the shortest players on the team at 5 ft 10, Schembri’s head has been the source of many of his goals.
“It was a good cross and I found the net with my head. The players were laughing because I’m one of the shortest and I always score with my head.”
Chennaiyin FC will face Mumbai City FC next Friday at 3 pm in what will be the biggest game of their season so far.