Chennai City FC began their I-League title defending campaign with a 1-0 win over newly-promoted TRAU FC on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Coimbatore.
Adolfo Miranda Araujo scored the only goal for the hosts in the 50th minute to seal vital three points for reigning champions at their home ground.
Akbar Nawaz fielded his side in a familiar 4-2-3-1 formation with Spanish striker Pedro Manzi spearheading the attack. Katsumi Yusa, who made his debut for the club was deployed in a much deeper role in the midfield.
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Chennai City dominated proceedings right from the beginning of the game but were failing to create enough goal scoring opportunities.