Delhi Dynamos start ISL campaign with a win, beat FC Pune City 32
Independence, administrative and financial, is admirable and PUNE: A terrific second-half disdesirable, and it’s great if a play from youngster Lallianzuala National Sports FederaChhangte helped Delhi Dynamos tion(nsf)can manage its affairs register an impressive 3-2 victory without receiving bailouts from over FC Pune City in their Indian the government. The BCCI passes Super League opener here on this test with distinction -it runs Wednesday. The 20-year-old from cricket efficiently and has sixMizoram created the first goal for pack money muscle. Delhi before netting one for himself on a memorable evening.
Paulo Henrique Dias Da Cruz, Chhangte and Matias Mirabaje scored three second-half goals for the winners, while Emiliano Alfaro and Marcos Tebar were on the scoresheet for Pune City.
After the opening 45 minutes saw Delhi Dynamos dominate possession without creating any opportunities, the game turned on its head in the second half. It took Delhi only a minute in the second half to open their account.
CHENNAIYIN LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK
CHENNAI: Former champions Chennaiyin FC would look to bounce back from their opening match defeat when they take on Northeast United FC. FC Goa’s three-goal blitz on Sunday last in the first half left Chennaiyin stunned and a second-half fightback was not enough as they went down 2-3. Now they would need to bounce back.
DICTATING TERMS
Arrogance, however, is neither admirable nor desirable. The tone of BCCI’S response to the ministry was aggressive, even mocking, and conveyed defiance. This was like a dominant batsman dictating terms to a bowler.
This ‘we- don’t- care- for- you’ attitude raises some questions: Is the BCCI, a private body, so independent that it is answerable only to its members and can do what it pleases with its money? Is it answerable to fans? Are BCCI’S functions/actions beyond public, judicial or any other review?
Answers to these questions must be viewed in context. One, nobody is fully ‘independent’ as all rights are subject to reasonable restrictions. Freedom of speech, for instance, does not allow abuse. The right to wear clothes of your choice does not allow you to go naked in Connaught Place. So the BCCI or an NSF can’t stretch the point about