ISL 2015: Delhi Dynamos 1-0 Chennaiyin FC - 5 Talking Points
The teams were set for a fierce encounter (Image source: ISL)The ISL caravan moved on to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the National Capital and the hosts didn’t disappoint, as an 8th minute penalty from Chicao was enough for them to see off the threat of Chennaiyin FC. Marco Materazzi was left fuming at the sidelines as his side failed to break down a resolute Delhi defence.Roberto Carlos was not a relaxed man in the home quarter either because of the slim lead they had. Chennaiyin put on a brave fight after a sluggish start, but it was just not enough, as Delhi held on resiliently to get their first win of the campaign, having lost in Goa in their opening game. Here are some talking points from the game.
#1 Delhi dominate the opening exchanges
For the opening 15 or 20 minutes of the game, it seemed as though there was only one team playing the game. Delhi absolutely stormed out of the blocks, and Chennaiyin simply didn’t settle into their stride.
The likes of Florent Malouda and Gustavo dos Santos left the already shaky Chennaiyin defense in a tizzy. It was the little Brazilian whose trickery saw him get to the byline from where he cut the ball back for Hans Mulder to strike.
The Dutchman’s shot hit Manuele Blasi on the arm and Chicao coolly converted the penalty. Delhi didn’t rest on their laurels and went in search of a second goal, and almost got it, when a powerful run from Richard Gadze ended with the Ghanaian’s shot being diverted on to the post by Edel Bete.