Kerala Blasters and Jamshedpur FC shared a point each in their 1-1 draw in the ISL. Here are the three key talking points from the game as the two teams finished level.
A draw is the right result
It was a very even game between two top teams in the division, who have no shortage of quality. However, it was an unusually cagey display in the second half from both of them, following the two goals scored in the first half.
Perhaps the pressure of such an important, high-profile fixture prevented them from taking too many risks. In any case, the club award was shared in the draw as the two teams remain where they are in the table.
Sahal Samad makes it 3 in a row
Kerala Blasters midfielder Sahal Samad was at the right place to pounce on a saved shot from TP Rehenesh, and equalised for the designated home team.
It's @sahal_samad's time! ✨
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) December 27, 2021
The @KeralaBlasters ⭐ is now the joint-top Indian goal scorer this #HeroISL season! #KeralaBlasters #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/Hn85YioJ7g
Samad has been in fine form over the last few games, and now has three goals in his last three games. So far this season, the 24-year-old has four goals from eight games.
Big opportunity missed for Jamshedpur FC and Kerala
Both Jamshedpur FC and Kerala Blasters had twelve points from seven games heading into the match. Either team winning would’ve sent them level on points with Mumbai City FC at the top of the table.
However, both of them struggled to convert their chances and are now three behind Mumbai, who can extend their lead with a win in their next game.
