Chennaiyin FC raced to a two-goal lead, first through an own goal from Nishu Kumar, followed by a quick strike from Wilmar Gil. East Bengal FC attempted a comeback in the second half and created a couple of gilt-edged chances but couldn't convert. Daniel Chima Chukwu then sealed the win against his former club with a stoppage-time goal, delivering the final nail in the coffin, as per an ISL press release.