Joseph Clemente, left stood out within the Churchill Brothers’ defence in opposition to Chennaiyin FC within the Super Cup at Manjeri on April 15.| Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN

It might have netted 4 targets in opposition to fellow-ISL facet NorthEast United in its opening match, however Chennaiyin FC failed to attain one in opposition to the I-League group Churchill Brothers on Saturday. The goalless draw within the Group D match thus earned Churchill its first level within the Super Cup.

It was a well-deserved level too for the Goan facet, which fought exhausting in opposition to its formidable rival. It defended beautifully proper via to disclaim the Chennaiyin forwards. Joseph Clemente was the standout performer within the Churchill defence.

Churchill had been lowered to 10 males in the direction of the tip when Richard Costa was despatched off after getting a second yellow card. Chennaiyin couldn't benefit from that, simply because it couldn't of all the probabilities it created proper via the sport or the a lot larger proportion of possession (63).

Chennaiyin had 17 photographs at purpose (in opposition to seven of Churchill) and acquired 10 corners (in opposition to 5). It was certainly that type of a day for the group from Chennai.

Right from the start, Aakash Sangwan was initiating some threatening strikes for Chennaiyin on the left facet. In the eighth minute, he gave an outstanding cross to Edwin Vanspaul, who failed to attach it.

Though Churchill was compelled to defend for a lot of the match, it created some scoring alternatives, too, particularly for Ansumana Kromah. Poor ending was one of many themes of the match.

Later, NorthEast United defeated Mumbai City 2-1. The winner led 1-0 at half-time.

The end result: Chennaiyin FC 0 drew with Churchill Brothers 0; NorthEast United 2 (Wilmar Jordan Gil 32- pen & 50) bt Mumbai City 1 (Lalengmawia Ralte 85).