Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United kick-started their Indian Super League (ISL) season with a goalless draw on Monday at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
The defending champions swapped their traditional 4-2-3-1 to the classic 4-3-3, with new-signing Manuel Onwu spearheading the attack alongside Sunil Chhetri and Udanta Singh.
Robert Jami fielded a 4-4-1-1 at the other end, with Asamoah Gyan and Martin Chaves leading the attack.
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The hosts started the game on the front foot, enjoying a lion’s share of possession in the opening minutes. But a pale front-line undid most of the efforts of a creative midfield.