India, Oct. 31 -- Marina Arena witnessed a gripping contest as Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters FC played out a goalless draw in an MG Indian Super League (MG ISL) 2026-27 fixture, on Saturday, with Chennaiyin making their first appearance of the season at home. Adrian Luna came closest to breaking the deadlock when his 49th-minute penalty struck the woodwork, while Irfan Yadwad rattled the top-right corner of the crossbar in the 69th minute. Amrinder Singh also produced a series of crucial saves, including a decisive one-on-one stop in the 89th minute, to keep the scores level.

Both teams started with intensity and high pressing in a physical contest and transitioned quickly, chasing the opening goal while trying to punish each other w...