Goalless draw for India against Casa Pia AC
PTI | 05:08 PM,Aug 12,2010Lisbon, Aug 12 (PTI) India's win-less run on its Portugal tour continued as they played out a goalless draw with Casa Pia AC in their fifth practice match at Casa Pia Ground here. Sunil Chhetri's return boosted the national side but even the Kansas City Wizards striker failed to break the jinx. India started off with Subrata Pal in the goal, while Surkumar Singh, Gouramangi Singh, Anwar and Rahim Nabi were the four first choice defenders. Anthony Pereira took the charge of right flank, while Renedy Singh and N P Pradeep in the midfield with Clifford Miranda on the left flank. India began the match on the cautious note with midfield combining well with the strikers but failed to produce any goal as the first half score line read 0-0. The best chance of the first half fell to the Indians, as Casa Pia defender made a goal line save off Pradeep header on Renedy Singh's flag kick. After the breather, N S Manju was brought in for Anthony Pereira. Rahim Nabi was pushed on right flank, with Manju playing as the left wing back. After dictating the terms in the first half, Bob Houghton boy's were given a tough time by their opponents but even their spirited performance was not enough to break the deadlock as the match ended on neutral terms. India will next take on Real Massam� SC at the Massam� Ground.
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