ISL: Delhi goalkeeper Dorronsoro Francisco keeps Chennaiyin at bay in 0-0 draw

Goalkeeper Francisco Dorronsoro delivered a masterclass as Delhi Dynamos and Chennaiyin FC played out an engaging goalless stalemate in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.

Chennaiyin FC had the better chances but could not beat the Spanish goalkeeper who refused to concede with brilliant saves throughout the match. The visitors couldn`t get a breakthrough but the point earned lifts them from the bottom of the table. The teams are still searching for their first win of the season.

Francisco Dorronsoro had a great game between the sticks and helped @DelhiDynamos keep a clean sheet. He is the Hero of the Match.#HeroISL #LetsFootball #DELCHE #FanBannaPadega pic.twitter.com/B5BCqCcEU9

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 23, 2018

Andrea Orlandi could have opened the scoring for Chennaiyin FC as early as the second minute of the match. The midfielder rose the highest to head a corner kick from Isaac V but Dorronsoro got down low to pull off a stunning reflex save.

Raphael Augusto seemed set to score as the trickster surged up the field from midfield before taking aim from 40 yards. However, his attempt lacked enough force to trouble Dorronsoro.

The Delhi goalkeeper was called into action again five minutes from half-time. 

A defence-splitting through-ball by Augusto released Carlos Salom behind the backline. The striker squared the ball to an unmarked Thoi Singh who took a touch before sending a powerful strike that was kept out.

Delhi`s first shot of the game came at the stroke of half-time. Lallianzuala Chhangte beat his marker on the left flank, burst forward before crossing perfectly towards Andrija Kaludjerovic. The striker headed the ball forcing goalkeeper Karanjit Singh into a save.

The visitors threatened again soon after the restart. Carlos Salom`s first-touch to receive Augusto`s through ball from midfield was wonderful but the same could not be said for the end product as the striker sent the ball wide.

The hosts struggled to find gaps at the other end. Kaludjerovic cut an isolated figure up front with crosses into the box dealt well by the Chennaiyin backline. The defending champions had a glorious chance to score a breakthrough goal in the 70th minute when a cleared corner kick turned into a counter-attack. 

Augusto released Isaac into space down the left flank. The winger surged forward and squared the ball to an unmarked Salom whose shot was brilliantly saved by the onrushing goalkeeper with both sides forced to settle for a point each.