A point closer to the final phase
Atlético de Kolkata is third with 18 points just two rounds away from the final. The aim is to be among the top four.
DELHI DYNAMOS 0 - 0 ATLÉTICO DE KOLKATA
Delhi Dynamos: K. Van Hout; A. Khan, A. Ali, S. Houben, S. Ghosh; H. Mulder, Souvik Chakraborty (S. Malsawmatulanga, 46') , Dinis, F. Fernandes (M. Bhargav, 88'); M. Junker, Gustavo Marmentini
Atlético de Kolkata: A. Edel, Josemi, R. Masih, Arnab Mondal, B. Saha (Mohanraj, 62’), Borja, J. Podany (Jofre, 68'), K. Debnath, O. Nato; B. Sahni (M. Rafhi, 81') and Fikru.
Referee: Booked the locals Mulder (58') and Houben(87'), and the visiting A. Mondal (8') and O. Nato (52').
Events: Match corresponding to the 12th round of the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.Atlético de Kolkata reaped another tie, this time without goals, against Delhi Dynamos, which puts the red and whites a point closer to the final phase.
Antonio López’s men needed to win to secure the second place, but the lack of aim condemned, yet another round, a team who hesitates in the crucial moments.
The red and whites were looking at Friku for an easy ball since Luis García was not on the field, and the game lost fluency as time went by and the chances were scarce.
The goalkeeper Edel, exultant in the previous round, gave a recital of security under the posts to keep their goal intact and be the man to outstanding more in a match that could have been decided on the 90th minute when Friku was shot down within the rival area. The referee decided not to call a penalty and the match ended with the same scoreboard with which it had begun.
With this point, Kolkata is third in the absence of two rounds that will be crucial to qualify for the final phase.