ISL 2018/19, Kerala Blasters 3-0 Chennaiyin FC: 5 Talking Points - Poplatnik brace ends Kerala's winless streak

#5 Anas and Jhingan defended the set pieces well

Sandesh Jhingan

Anas Edathodika and Sandesh Jhingan had very little to do in the open play because of the lack of incisiveness from Chennaiyin in the final third. Jeje Lalpekhlua was completely isolated, Francis Fernandes looked lost and Gregory Nelson was the only one trying to create something, but he was outnumbered by Kerala's midfield and defence.

Chennaiyin, who had scored 16 goals through set pieces last season and 37% of goals this campaign through set pieces were always looking to offer a major threat through that department. On the other hand, Kerala have conceded the most from set pieces this term which was a worrying concern for Nelo Vingada.

Albeit all these stats, Sandesh Jhingan and Anas stood out of the rest to protect their side from these situations. The centre-backs always stood in the front of the opponents to block them and head the ball away before it was too late. Chennaiyin took 8 corners throughout the game, but none of them was troublesome to the hosts who dealt with it perfectly.

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