Jamshedpur deny Delhi Dynamos their first win of this ISL season
NEW DELHI: Delhi Dynamos’ wait for their first win in this edition of Hero Indian Super League continued after their clash against Jamshedpur FC finished 2-2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.
The hosts struck through two second-half goals from Lallianzuala Chhangte (55’) and Adria Carmona (58’) while Sergio Cidoncha (39th) and Tiri (77’) scored for the visitors. Jamshedpur FC climbed above Northeast United FC at the top of the table on goal difference.
Delhi remain rooted to the eighth position with four points from seven games. The teams started in cagey fashion with neither of them able being to assert their dominance over the ball. The visitors carved the first real chance of the match with Tiri’s header from a Cidoncha corner flying straight into the hands of Delhi custodian Francisco Dorronsoro.
Another Cidoncha set-piece threatened Delhi’s goal again. The Spaniard’s floated free-kick found Tiri unmarked at the edge of the box with the defender redirecting the ball towards the danger area. However, the hosts’ defence was alert enough this time. The game failed to really liven up as the first period progressed with chances coming at a premium. The visitors, however, broke the deadlock in the 39th minute following a quick breakaway from a Delhi set piece.
On Monday, Kerala Blasters will host Bengaluru FC in one of the most highly anticipated matches.
CHENNAI CITY BEAT GOKULAM
KOZHIKODE: Chennai City FC continued their impressive campaign in the I-league, winning 3-2 against Gokulam Kerala FC in a five-goal thriller at the EMS Corporation stadium in Kozhikode on Sunday. They now top the points table with seven points from three games.
On Monday, Indian Arrows will be aiming to bounce back after their opening round loss to Chennai City when they take on Shillong Lajong FC at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium.