Kozhikode: Substitute Vimal Pariyar's injury
time goal helped reigning champions Churchill Brothers Goa
escape defeat and hold a spirited Viva Kerala to a 1-1 draw in
their ONGC I-League encounter here on Thursday.
Viva Kerala was hoping to cruise through the match thanks
to its early 1-0 lead, but Pariyar scored the important
equaliser much to the disappointment of the home crowd.
Rahul P seized the initiative for the host team neatly
connecting a Nigerian star player Reuben Senyo pass in the
37th minute.
Both the teams played agressive football. The Kerala
outfit wasted quite a few splendid chances in the latter half
of the game.
Viva Kerala has 19 points after playing their 17th match
while Churchill brothers is placed at the third spot with 26
points.
Viva Kerala takes on Mahindra in the next home match here
on March 22.
PTI
First Published: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 22:35