Stiven Mendoza scores the equalising goal to earn point and remain on top of the table
John Stiven Mendoza dances after scoring the equaliser (Photo: ISL)
Pune: John Stiven Mendoza Valencia scored a second half equaliser to help Chennayin FC eke out a 1-1 draw against FC Pune City in a Indian Super League match and maintain their supremacy atop the points table here on Tuesday.Valencia scored the equaliser in the 58th minute for Chennayin FC after Pune took the lead in the ninth minute through Greek World Cupper Kostas Katsouranis.
By virtue of this draw, Chennaiyin FC have managed to keep Pune at bay from top position.The Chennai outfit continues to hold on to the top spot at the halfway stage of the tournament with 12 points from seven games, while Pune, who were held to a goalless draw in their opener before being thrashed 0-5 by Mumbai FC in their next game, is lying a close second with 11 points.
Pune took the lead as early as in the ninth minute through Katsouranis’ spectacular finish. Israil Gurung sent in a lovely ball from the right wing in front of the keeper, and the defender from Greece stroked the ball with great precision into the goal to send the home crowd into a frenzy. Stunned by the early goal, Chennayin went for the offensive in search of the equaliser and came close when they were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute after a Magliocchetti foul inside the box.
( Source : PTI )
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