Delhi Dynamos FC set up a chivalrous show before going down 0-1 against West Brom in what was the principal example of an Indian Super group equip going up against an EPL side on their home ground.
Viewed by an expansive unforeseen of nearby Asian ers at the Hawthorns Stadium, Dynamos underlined their readiness for the up and coming Hero ISL back home with a noteworthy trip.
The Lions demonstrated coarseness and assurance while going up against their abundantly fancied adversary who handled dominant part of their squad including any semblance of Mohamed Sissoko, Maruane Chamakh, Craig Dawson, Jonas Olsson and Rahis Nabi, most youthful of the Nabi siblings.
The match likewise observed the presentation of a couple of players with West Brom naming newcomers Nacer Chadli and Robson Kanu in the squad, while the Delhi Dynamos second marquee player Ruben Gonzalez and Samir Nabi made their introduction for the Lions.
Dynamos head coach Gianluca Zambrotta said, “It’s been a good pre-season so far and the team has gelled in well. Even though a few players have been with us for a few days, they showed good understanding on the pitch, which puts us in good stead. The team put up a great show particularly the defenders and I am quite satisfied with the performance.”
West Bromwich began off well taking the assault appropriate to the Delhi Dynamos from the underlying minutes of the match with Kane Wilson verging on scoring an objective in the ninth moment when he bored a shot barely wide off the post from inside the crate.
Delhi Dynamos’ first modest at the objective came in the 30th moment when appropriate back Rupert Nongrum got into an agreeable position inside the container on a cross from the left flank, yet discharged his shot high and wide off the objective. It was a forward and backward activity for rest of the main half with both the groups attempting to invoke moves from the wings, yet neglecting to make anything uncommon in the last third.
Only in front of the break, Chadli had nearly scored yet for an astounding reflex spare by Toni Doblas.
After the change of finishes, West Brom propelled an early assault with Phillips again in charge of issues. He had nearly put his name on the scoresheet with a stinging shot just to be hindered by Soram Poirei, who went ahead as substitute for Toni at the half time.
The Baggies began getting into their customary range of familiarity as the match advanced, with their midfielders connecting great to make issues for the Delhi Dynamos, however a powerful execution from the guards saw the ISL side remain above water in the match.
West Brom softened the halt up the 64th moment through James Smith, whipping in a fiendish go from Phillips from a short proximity to break the Dynamos safeguard.
