Teams head for first draw of tournament, Del Piero-Trezeguet fail to weave magic
_0_0_0_0_0_0_0.jpg "ISL: FC Pune City holds dangerous Delhi Dynamos, Belardi stands out")
Italian legend Del Piero in action during the match against FC Pune City in New Delhi on Tuesday (Photo: AFP)
New Delhi: The high profile contest between Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet fell flat as Delhi Dynamos and FC Pune City settle for a draw in the third match of the Indian Super League here on Tuesday. For Pune, goalkeeper Emanuele Belardi stood out with some fantastic saves.
MATCH STATS
Offside: Delhi 3 3 Pune
Shots on goal: Delhi 5 2 Pune
Fouls: Delhi 5 9 Pune
Corners: Delhi 7 3 Pune
Here's what happened
Delhi Dynamos 0-0 FC Pune City (FT)
5' - FOUL. Bruno Cirillo downs Mads Junker. Thankfully, no injuries from the tackle.
8' - Nice through pass to David Trezeguet but not good enough for the target.
9'- Chance for Delhi, a number of players crowd around the box but no outcome.
11'- Junker has a go at the net but the shot not strong enough to pass through Emanuele Belardi who grabs the ball comfortably.
14'- GOAL! Trezeguet on an aerial duel with Anwar Ali finds net but no, the referee says foul.
19' - Junker shoots again. But Belardi is hard as a rock. He jumps to his left to send it out for a corner.
23' - Long range from the midfield but Belardi is at it again. He keeps it out. He is turning out to be the sole difference between the two teams.
32' - Belardi gets a back pass from his defender. Junker smartly goes for the ball but the goalkeeper passes the ball cutting him from inside.
38' - And the man comes out in the middle. SUBSTITUTION - Alessandro Del Piero takes the field, Skoubo departs.
42' - A bullet from Bruno Herreo, from a Del Piero assist, by missed the post by inches.
HALF TIME
51' - Del Piero on the move. But could not capitalise.
53' - FOUL. Del Piero tackled by Kostas right outside the box. FREE KICK given. But no spark of the past from the Italian yet.
58' - Another missed chance for Delhi. Junker receives a good ball from Shylo Malswamtulunga but once again, Belardi saves the shot. This man has probably taken a vow to have clean sheet today.
68' - Del Piero strikes from 25 yards. Misses the post by a whisker. What a shot from the legend.
74' - Cirillo seems ambitious, takes a long range. But no result. Is it going to be the first goalless match of ISL?
76' - Junker given offside following a good through ball. Trezeguet nowhere to be seen in the vicinity. The only attempt he had was in the first half which was declared foul by the referee.
85' - Chance for the hosts. Del Piero header fails to reach midfielder who had run up to the flank. Hans Mulder complains of cramp after going down.
89' - Dudu concedes foul. Game moves on to additional minutes.
90'- Dos Santos' subtle touch hits post. Last chance missed.
FULL TIME
( Source : dc corresondent )
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