ISL: 'We scored so late I think it was a point gained for us overall' - Chennaiyin FC player-manager Marco Materazzi

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After securing a 1-1 draw against Atletico de Kolkata at home, player-manager Marco Materazzi interacted with the media.

Marco Materazzi

On red cards

I won't comment about the refereeing. All I know is that we showed great character and team spirit to come back in the end. The fans helped us to get back into the game. I hope there is a similar turnout for our next game against NorthEast United on November 8.

On whether it was a point gained or two dropped

At the start of the game we wanted maximum points so in that respect it is two dropped but since we scored so late I think it was a point gained for us overall.

On changing strategy after going down to ten

Yes it is never easy when you are down to ten but we adapted well. I felt Mendoza had the energy and pace to last the whole game so I kept him on and replaced Maurice who only recently joined the team.

Harmanjot Khabra

On if this was the toughest game

It was a great challenge to play against world class midfielders like Borja and Garcia. But when you have someone like Marco alongside you are more confident. We played as a team and got a point in the end.

On fighting back

The crowd kept cheering for us throughout and inspired us to come from behind and earn a point. We are expecting a great atmosphere against NorthEast also on Tuesday.