ISL 2017/18, Match 58: Kerala Blasters vs Delhi Dynamos, 5 Talking Points

#2 Kerala find it difficult to hold on to the ball

Kerala Blasters' forwards failed to strike an understanding amongst themselves

Tonight, Delhi Dynamos played with a sense of abandonment and Kerala Blasters didn't like it one bit. The visitors had nothing to lose and they played like a team under no pressure whatsoever.

With Kerala virtually needing to win all of their remaining six matches for a playoff spot, they were extremely nervous and tentative on and off the ball. The visitors had 63% ball possession in the first half and dominated proceedings.

Kerala not only looked vulnerable at the back but were also in-adept in attack. The likes of CK Vineeth, Ian Hume and Karan Sahwney could not forge any kind of partnership. Their attempt to play on the counter was easily thwarted by Delhi in the first half.