ISL: Chennaiyin FC opens account after goalless draw with

: Two-time champion Chennaiyin FC opened its account in ISL-6 with a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC in its first home game of the season at the Nehru stadium here on Sunday.

It was an encounter of missed chances as both sides could not capitalise on the opportunities that they had.

The Diwali crowd, it should be said, was treated to some quality football as both teams attacked, but the backline had a fair bit of work to do and the custodians did have a good game too.

Mumbai mid-fielder Serge Kevyn did have one in the 67th minute, but could not make use of it.

Mumbai City FC's defence was solid as Sarthak Golui made an important block in the 85th minute.

Brazilian Rafael Crivellaro had his chances in the opening half, but could not find the goal.

He kept pushing forward at every given opportunity before an injury resulted in his substituted in the 75th minute.

In a bid to gain more control, Mumbai City head coach Jorge Costa brought in Portuguese midfielder Paulo ...