Delhi Dynamos vs NorthEast United FC Report

Delhi Dynamos vs NorthEast United FC Report

Delhi Dynamos: Kristof van Hout(gk), Shouvik Ghosh, Anwar Ali, Wim Raymaekers, Adil Khan, Bruno Arias, Hans Mulder, Shylo Malsawmtluanga, Steven Dias, Alessandro Del Piero(c), Mads Junker

NorthEast United: Rehenesh TP(gk), Aiborlang Khongjee, Massamba Sambou, Tomas Josl, Robin Gurung, Miguel Garcia(c), Kondwani Mtonga, Zodingliana, Guilherme Felipe, Durga Boro, James Keene

Overview:

Delhi where held to a goalless draw by a stubborn NorthEast side in the absence of captain - Capdevilla. Delhi who managed their first win of the tournament as they drubbed Chennai side. And NorthEast who were coming off a 2-0 away win against Mumbai, stand third on the table after the draw against Delhi side.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, saw a record attendance as the two sides shared the spoils but was a entertaining game overall, as there where chances at both the ends. With the away fans in full support for their side, it made for a fierce atmosphere.

Delhi made a single chance coming into the game as they played Adil Khan instead of Naoba Singh. On the other hand there where a host of changes for the away side, Capdevilla, Koke, Chansa and Tzorvas all not fit enough to start the game.

Delhi who looked confident before the game started, but it was NEUFC who started brighter of the two sides. But there was no testing the keepers. As the game progressed since the opening stages, Italian legend, Del Piero tried his luck he curled in one which went over the bar. There were no clear cut chances as the half progressed. With the away side playing a good brand of football, as the attacked from the wings.

As the half time whistle blew, the away team would be the happier side going in to the dressing room. Delhi’s defence was a concern.

The second half started with both sides giving away cheap possession. Del Piero was substituted at 57minutes as the crowd rose to give the man a standing ovation, not for his performance but just for his achievements in the game. Brazilian Gustavo came in for Alessandro.

Just 5mins from the substitution, the away side where appealing for a penalty as the Ref played safe by not giving it. A clear offense, the replays showed there was a pull on the NE player. Delhi escaped the punishment. So enough another chance fell to NEUFC as the kiwi striker just couldn’t finish it after a great build up.

As the game panned out, the sides shared spoils.