ISL 2016: Chennaiyin FC settle for a point against Atletico de Kolkata

Chennaiyin FC and Atletico de Kolkata's chances of semi-finals qualification were hanging in the balance after a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League clash yesterday

Chennaiyin FC's Davide Succi (left) celebrates a goal with his teammates during the ISL match in Chennai yesterday. Pic/ISL

Chennai: Chennaiyin FC and Atletico de Kolkata's chances of semi-finals qualification were hanging in the balance after a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League clash yesterday.

Atletico de Kolkata enjoyed a first-half lead through marquee player Helder Postiga (39th minute) but Chennaiyin FC were stronger in the second session and got the equaliser through Davide Succi in the 77th minute.

The draw left Chennaiyin FC in sixth spot with 14 points from 11 matches while Atletico de Kolkata moved to the third spot with 15 points from 11 matches, the same as FC Pune City and Kerala Blasters. ATK (plus one), however, have a better goal difference than Pune (minus one) and Kerala (minus four).

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