ISL 2017, Match 30: Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters, 5 Talking Points

Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters played out an exciting 1-1 draw in Friday's ISL match up, with both goals being scored in the dying minutes of the game. However, neither side will complain leaving with a point though.

Here are the major talking points from tonight's tactical battle:

#1 Wes Brown a calming presence in the middle of the park

For the second match in a row, Kerala's defensive rock Wes Brown, who is renowned as a central defender, played as a defensive midfielder tonight. Against Chennai, Brown was the calming presence that Kerala desperately needed.

Positioned just behind his defensive line, Brown kept things simple and effortlessly played out the ball to his teammates. The veteran went the extra mile and even provided cover to his left back, Lalruatthara, who often found himself double teamed.

Brown was omnipresent and hardly put a foot wrong, making a handful of crucial interceptions. His presence in the middle of the park gave Kerala's forwards impetus to move forward with freedom and also kept the back four at ease.