Chennaiyin FC coach Marco Materazzi: 'Mendy's strike was one of the best goals I have ever seen'

Player-manager Marco Materazzi and Elano at the post-match press conference

Goals from Elano and Mendy made sure the home side Chennaiyin FC were able to pick all three points from their game against Kerala Blasters.

After winning the game comfortably, Chennaiyin FC player-manager Marco Materazzi and marquee player Elano addressed the media in the post-match press conference. Here are a few excerpts from their interaction:

Marco Materazzi

On penaltyI was quite far away from the incident but it looked like a penalty to me.

On Abhishek Das' injuryIt wasn't easy for us as we had to change the tactics and system but my players did a great job and we got three points

On the Chennai crowdI think their support helped us a lot and we also gave them reason to cheer

On Mendy's wonder goalIt was one of the best goals I have seen not only in the ISL but overall as well

Elano

On having to change positions during the gameI have to do a job for my team no matter where I play. It is important to help out the team at every opportunity

On the physical nature of the gameYes it was quite physical but I am used to it and thanks to God I have the skills and experience to deal with it.