ISL CHE vs NEU: Resolute NorthEast United FC hold Chennaiyin FC to a draw

Chennai: In one of the riveting encounters in the Indian Super League (ISL), resolute NorthEast United FC (NEU) held the hosts Chennaiyin FC (CHE) to 2-2 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on Saturday.

Here is how the action unfolded.

1: Chennai on the attack. They grabbed the advantage in the midfield and then Elano played it to Jeje. But his effort to net the first goal got blocked.

12: While Chennaiyin FC continued to attack, the visitors have managed to keep the hometeam at bay.

25: GOAL! Elano is at it again. Number 7 in this tournament. The crowd errupted in joy as Chennaiyin FC grabbed the lead.

38: GOAL! NorthEast United FC netted an equaliser. Seminlen Doungel smashed one at the right corner of the net. The goalkeeper was left clueless and the visitors are back in the game.

Half-time. Chennaiyin FC 1- NorthEast United 1.

57: Elano blasted one in his attempt to take Chennaiyin FC in lead. But Rehneesh did even better to thwart the hometeam. The shot was powerful but the goalkeeper did a tremendous job to save that one.

78: GOAL! Elano has been absolutely unstoppable. Goal number 8 for him. More importantly, he had put Chennaiyin FC in lead. The man outplayed three defenders and blasted one into the net.

85: GOAL! Koke netted an equaliser. NorthEast United have been resolute as they draw levels for the second time in the game. Chennaiyin FC's defence was left in tatters on this occasion.

90 + 1: Geez, Chennaiyin FC were on the brink of losing this game. Fortunately for them, Koke’s chance was blocked by sliding tackle from Mendy.

Full-time: Chennaiyin FC 2- NorthEast United 2.

Managers:

Chennaiyin FC: Marco Materazzi.

NorthEast United FC: Ricki Herbert.