Salt Lake Stadium, where it all started, and Indira Gandhi Stadium, Guwahati, invited all the football fans for a double treat. Day 8 of ISL had two matches that well ended with teams picking one point each. Following are the reviews of both the plays-
Atletico de Kolkata vs Delhi Dynamos FC (1-1)
ISL leader, Kolkata, challenged Delhi on their home pitch. It was a chance for Delhi to register their first victory and Kolkata to stay unbeaten, however, the match ended in none's favour.
Garcia and Fikru's pairing was killing but Fikru needs to take care of off-side. Van Hout certainly uses his height well as at the 18th min, he denied Fikru by using his body to block him. Kolkata believed in long passes while Delhi's passes were small, chipped and better. Their ball holding was strong. Shobik's tackle for Pody's corner was commendable. Shylo shined. Both the teams were able to bring the ball close to goal line but lack of finishing touch hindered the score board to flip. At 33 minute the possession changed 5 times within 30 seconds. Jofre, took ISL's first penalty and turned it into a goal. Veldhoven replaced Raymaker, defender, for Junker, forward, in search of goals. Elias scored to cancel Jofre's goal and was 'Hero of the Match'. At 83 min there was a scuffle between the teams that lead to man-handling and Delhi's marquee and captain looked rather furious. It was interesting to see when all the players looked tired towards the ending, Del Piero raised his game. Masih was booked for a red card for attacking Piero with studs. Habas' reactions were a real delight.
North East Unite FC vs FC Goa (1-1)
Both the teams desperately needed 3 points to be in the race but fortune favoured none. Both the teams had to settle for a single point after a debatable penalty for North East.
Chansa needs to learn some sportsmen spirit. He received a yellow card for challenging Pires twice within the first half. The young Do needs to understand when to pass as his back pass for the goalie could have been changed the game. Gregory scored against the home team but it wasn't a very fantastic episode as a whole. Capdevila's game has not been appreciable so far in the league and he continued with this form while Bengelloun's game improved. Debabarata pushed Robin and North East was straight away awarded with a penalty that Koke took to equalise the score. Capdevila and Do bettered there game in the second half. Gregory swiped away 'Hero of the Match'. North East United is the second highest rated team in the League. This is the region that has supplied some great players including Baichung Bhutia. However, the team has not made a great impression so far.
Though both the games ended in draw, it was the first game that was absorbing as efforts from both the sides were visible and at par. There was eagerness in Indian Brazilian fans to see Zico's team make a mark, that has not happened yet.
Atletico de Kolkata vs Delhi Dynamos FC (1-1)
Courtesy:ISL
ISL leader, Kolkata, challenged Delhi on their home pitch. It was a chance for Delhi to register their first victory and Kolkata to stay unbeaten, however, the match ended in none's favour.
Garcia and Fikru's pairing was killing but Fikru needs to take care of off-side. Van Hout certainly uses his height well as at the 18th min, he denied Fikru by using his body to block him. Kolkata believed in long passes while Delhi's passes were small, chipped and better. Their ball holding was strong. Shobik's tackle for Pody's corner was commendable. Shylo shined. Both the teams were able to bring the ball close to goal line but lack of finishing touch hindered the score board to flip. At 33 minute the possession changed 5 times within 30 seconds. Jofre, took ISL's first penalty and turned it into a goal. Veldhoven replaced Raymaker, defender, for Junker, forward, in search of goals. Elias scored to cancel Jofre's goal and was 'Hero of the Match'. At 83 min there was a scuffle between the teams that lead to man-handling and Delhi's marquee and captain looked rather furious. It was interesting to see when all the players looked tired towards the ending, Del Piero raised his game. Masih was booked for a red card for attacking Piero with studs. Habas' reactions were a real delight.
North East Unite FC vs FC Goa (1-1)
Both the teams desperately needed 3 points to be in the race but fortune favoured none. Both the teams had to settle for a single point after a debatable penalty for North East.
Courtesy:ISL
Chansa needs to learn some sportsmen spirit. He received a yellow card for challenging Pires twice within the first half. The young Do needs to understand when to pass as his back pass for the goalie could have been changed the game. Gregory scored against the home team but it wasn't a very fantastic episode as a whole. Capdevila's game has not been appreciable so far in the league and he continued with this form while Bengelloun's game improved. Debabarata pushed Robin and North East was straight away awarded with a penalty that Koke took to equalise the score. Capdevila and Do bettered there game in the second half. Gregory swiped away 'Hero of the Match'. North East United is the second highest rated team in the League. This is the region that has supplied some great players including Baichung Bhutia. However, the team has not made a great impression so far.
Though both the games ended in draw, it was the first game that was absorbing as efforts from both the sides were visible and at par. There was eagerness in Indian Brazilian fans to see Zico's team make a mark, that has not happened yet.
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