Southern Derby ends in stalemate as both sides fire blanks
Published at :October 29, 2016 at 9:30 PM
Modified at :October 29, 2016 at 9:30 PM
It was a game of few chances as defenses held sway...
Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters had to settle for a goalless draw in the Southern derby of Hero Indian Super League at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai. In a tale of two halves, Chennaiyin FC were the dominate side in the first session, creating plenty of chances but could not give finishing touches. Kerala Blasters were the stronger of the two teams in the second session but couldn’t keep their shots on target despite having the better chances. The draw did neither teams’ any good. Chennaiyin FC occupy the fourth spot after their second consecutive draw with nine points from six matches. Kerala Blasters continue their onward progress and they too now have nine points. Chennaiyin FC coach Marco Materazzi made five changes to the team that drew against FC Pune City, opting to start with Bernard Mendy at the back at the expense of marquee player John Arne Riise. Karanjit Singh was back in goal to accommodate another international outfield player. Kerala Blasters coach Steve Coppell continued with the same squad that won all three points against FC Goa but it didn’t seem to work at the start as Chennaiyin FC enjoyed the edge in the first 45 minutes. In the second minute itself, Chennaiyin FC could have taken the lead. Raphael Augusto won the ball in Kerala’s own half and played it down for Dudu Omagbemi whose left-footer was nervously parried away by Kerala goalkeeper Sandip Nandy before a defender kicked it away for a corner.Match Highlights : Chennai 0-0 KeralaBoth @ChennaiyinFC & @KeralaBlasters earn a point each after the South Indian Derby ends 0-0 in Chennai. #CHEvKER #ISLRecap #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/V47ptPxcKU
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 29, 2016
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