In a tight encounter at Goa, last year's runners up began the season with a clinical finish

Defender Anirudh Thappa gave a dazzling start by hitting the net in the first minute to begin the campaign in this season.

Efforts of Marina Machans resulted in the 22nd minute of the match resulted in a goal. E. Goncalves scored this time for Chennayin in a penalty. Chennayin secured two goals in the early phase of the game. Valskis managed to score a gaol in the 37th minute for Jamedpur. Peter Hartley missed a golden chance to score equaliser for his team. Both teams wasted chances to score in the game. Two goals in the early phase of the game gave Chennayin an advantage and domination throughout the game

In a dramatic Jamshedpur FC performed up to the expectation. Two goals dropped earlier and a remarkable performance by Anirudh Thapa decided the fate of the game. Absence of two players Sergio Castel and Piti due two injuries reflected in the match for Jamshedpur side.