Cheniyin remain 3rd after 1-1 draw with Jamshedpur in ISL

Cheni, Feb 18: Cheniyin FC on Sunday earned a valuable point after forcing Jamshedpur FC to a 1-1 draw as they held their third position in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) table.

Jamshedpur FC were running away with yet another victory after another moment of brilliance from Wellington Priori had given Steve Coppell's side the lead in the 32nd minute. The visitors defended deep in the second session but Mohammad Rafi eventually broke through with one minute left to play.

The goal, from a corner kick taken by another substitute, Rene Mihelic, could prove to be crucial in the fil alysis while deciding the play-off places. Cheniyin FC continue to be placed third with 28 points from 16 matches while Jamshedpur FC are fourth with 26 points from 16 matches, leaving both with everything to fight for in the remaining two matches. For the most part it had looked like Jamshedpur would notch their sixth win in seven matches. Steve Coppell's side has made a remarkable late bid for a place in the play-offs and they started strongly.

They should have got the lead early in the game when Jerry Mawihmingthanga floated a ball from the right and found Farukh Choudhary at the far post. Farukh, with a free header, directed it wide off the target.

Jamshedpur FC got their goal in the 32nd minute through Wellington, who had scored a stunning bicycle kick goal against NorthEast United FC in the previous game. This time too the goal was stunning as he made space for himself outside the box from a hasty clearance and then surprised Cheniyin goalkeeper Karanjit Singh with a volley that bounced just in front of him and entered the nets. IANS