Northeast United, Jamshedpur FC play out second goalless draw of ISL 4

Danilo LOPES CEZARIO of Northeast United FC during match 2 of the Hero Indian Super League between NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC held at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati India on the 18th November 2017 Photo by: Arjun Singh / ISL / SPORTZPICS

Another goalless draw as Jamshedpur FC who were down to ten for the final part of hte game held on to a goalless draw against a wasteful Northeast United

Danilo LOPES CEZARIO of Northeast United FC during match 2 of the Hero Indian Super League between NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC held at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati India on the 18th November 2017 Photo by: Arjun Singh / ISL / SPORTZPICS

Danilo LOPES CEZARIO of Northeast United FC during match 2 of the Hero Indian Super League between NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC
Photo by: Arjun Singh / ISL / SPORTZPICS

NorthEast United FC can count themselves unlucky for not getting anything more than a point in their goalless draw against debutants Jamshedpur FC in the opening round Hero Indian Super League clash at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati, on Saturday.

The hosts were the dominant side, particularly in the second session, but could not finish off some impressive moves as the goalpost denied them twice and rival goalkeeper Subrata Paul came up with a superlative save in a one-on-one situation.

NorthEast United were quick off the blocks. Marchino, NorthEast United’s new Brazilian acquisition, had the first big opportunity of the game early on after Jose Goncalves found him at the edge of the six-yard box with a precise cross. The midfielder, however, only managed to blast the ball over the crossbar.

Eight minutes into the game, NorthEast United were again knocking at the opposition’s door. This time Marcino turned provider. His corner found Goncalves inside the box but the Portuguese defender’s shot was well blocked by goalkeeper Subrata Paul. Debutants Jamshedpur FC were finding it hard to hold on to the ball. But for all that time on the ball, NorthEast United didn’t manage to create any clear-cut opportunities in the first 45 minutes.

Also Read: NorthEast United vs Jamshedpur FC Player ratings: How did the players fare

At the other end, Steve Coppell’s men almost took the lead in added time against the run of play. After making a darting run into the NorthEast United box, Sameegh Doutie’s low cross found Izu Akuza who had both time and space in the box to take a shot. But TP Rehenesh was up to the task; the goalkeeper’s outstretched leg kept the score goalless.

In the second half, NorthEast United, determined to open the scoring in front of their home supporters, took their game a notch higher. Marchino’s corner almost crept into Subrata Paul’s goal in the 55th minute. Three minutes later, Danilo Cezario found himself clear on goal but the forward could only toe-poke the ball wide.

Jamshedpur did eventually respond. Azuka, Jamshedpur’s best player on the night, came close again. His acrobatic shot from a corner was deflected for a corner. Jamshedpur were dealt a heavy blow with about a quarter of the match still left to be played. Andrey Bikey, who had just come on as a substitute, was sent off for a high booted challenge on Luiz Paez Restrepo.

Sensing an opportunity, NorthEast United piled on the pressure but the visitors defended well to return home with a point.

Also Read: Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa: A renewed rivalry awaits

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