ISL2017: Jamshedpur FC, ATK remain winless after goalless draw

Jamshedpur FC played out their third goalless draw in a row, this time against defending champions ATK at home in the Indian Super League (ISL) in Jamshedpur on Friday.

Jamshedpur’s Jerry Mawhmingthanga and ATK’s Bipin Singh and Njazi Kuqi all missed chances but visiting goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen and his home side counterpart Subrata Paul were superb on the day.

It was a cagey game that left managers ATK and Jamshedpur coaches Teddy Sheringham and Steve Coppell winless so far in the fourth season of the ISL.

It took almost half an hour for the first meaningful attack



of the day as Tom Thorpe lost the ball to Jamshedpur’s Kervens Belfort, whose shot rebounded and eventually fell to team-mate Jerry. The youngster’s stinging shot hit the side- netting. It was just the attack needed to add a spark to the proceedings.

ATK then had the ball in the net via Hitesh Sharma but the enterprising midfielder was ruled offside. The premature celebration led to more frustration for the Kolkata side.

Jerry was at it again when he took a low shot at the near post where former Premier League goalkeeper Jaaskelainen was there to effect an excellent save.