<p>The Indian Super League has hit the halfway mark but Delhi Dynamos have flattered to deceive.<br /><br /></p>.<p> With solitary win to their credit, the Dynamos’ survival in the tournament is now a matter of worry.<br /><br /> Challenging them on Thursday will be FC Goa in the contest of bottom-placed outfits. <br /><br />Incidentally, Dynamos conjured their only win in their last home game, against FC Chennaiyin, one that had come after their two back-to-back draws.<br /><br /> Nothing, though, changed for them thereafter. The Delhi side currently is languishing in the penultimate seventh place with four draws, two losses and one win. <br /><br />FC Goa, on the other hand, are at the bottom with four defeats, two draws and a win.<br /><br /> In fact, Goa’s lone win came against Dynamos, a 2-1 verdict, at their home ground.<br /><br />Dynamos have struggled to notch up a single win on road, their last few outings including back-to-back defeats and a draw against Kerala Blasters. <br /><br />Hope continues to abound for star player Alessandro Del Piero scoring his maiden ISL goal. <br /><br />So far the 40 year-old Juventus star, at best, has impressed with some deft passing. <br /><br />One of the contributing problems in Dynamos’ performances has been their poor finishing despite their attacking flair.<br /><br /> With players like Mads Junker, Del Piero and Morten Skoubo, they are capable of delivering better.<br /><br />"Currently my target is to play with the team, not think of personal achievements. It is a difficult time for us. Nothing matters more than winning the game," said Del Piero, echoing the team's desperation for win.<br /><br />Anwar Ali and Wim Raymeakers have been reliable figures in the defense though in the last couple of outings they were beaten on few occasions. <br /><br />Hans Mulder in the midfield has been impressive alongwith Pavel Elias and Gustavo Santos. <br /><br />Dynamos have also benefitted from custodian Kristof Van Hout, the best in the tournament.<br /><br />However, Dynamos coach Harm van Veldhoven, who was sent off against Kerala Blasters for protesting against Ishfaq Ahmed's reckless challenge on Shylo Malswamtluanga, will be relegated to the stands on Thursday.<br /><br />FC Goa don’t lack in star power either with the presence of legendary Brazilian coach Zico and former Arsenal great Frenchman Robert Pires in their ranks.<br /><br /> The team has emerged one of the most attacking outfits in the tournaments but with an equally poor conversion rate.<br /><br /> Their fallibility against counterattacks has also pegged them back.<br /><br />"We lost a couple of players to injury early in the tournament, that affected us. But I think in general we have played a good game. And we hope to play a good game of football tomorrow," said Zico.</p>
<p>The Indian Super League has hit the halfway mark but Delhi Dynamos have flattered to deceive.<br /><br /></p>.<p> With solitary win to their credit, the Dynamos’ survival in the tournament is now a matter of worry.<br /><br /> Challenging them on Thursday will be FC Goa in the contest of bottom-placed outfits. <br /><br />Incidentally, Dynamos conjured their only win in their last home game, against FC Chennaiyin, one that had come after their two back-to-back draws.<br /><br /> Nothing, though, changed for them thereafter. The Delhi side currently is languishing in the penultimate seventh place with four draws, two losses and one win. <br /><br />FC Goa, on the other hand, are at the bottom with four defeats, two draws and a win.<br /><br /> In fact, Goa’s lone win came against Dynamos, a 2-1 verdict, at their home ground.<br /><br />Dynamos have struggled to notch up a single win on road, their last few outings including back-to-back defeats and a draw against Kerala Blasters. <br /><br />Hope continues to abound for star player Alessandro Del Piero scoring his maiden ISL goal. <br /><br />So far the 40 year-old Juventus star, at best, has impressed with some deft passing. <br /><br />One of the contributing problems in Dynamos’ performances has been their poor finishing despite their attacking flair.<br /><br /> With players like Mads Junker, Del Piero and Morten Skoubo, they are capable of delivering better.<br /><br />"Currently my target is to play with the team, not think of personal achievements. It is a difficult time for us. Nothing matters more than winning the game," said Del Piero, echoing the team's desperation for win.<br /><br />Anwar Ali and Wim Raymeakers have been reliable figures in the defense though in the last couple of outings they were beaten on few occasions. <br /><br />Hans Mulder in the midfield has been impressive alongwith Pavel Elias and Gustavo Santos. <br /><br />Dynamos have also benefitted from custodian Kristof Van Hout, the best in the tournament.<br /><br />However, Dynamos coach Harm van Veldhoven, who was sent off against Kerala Blasters for protesting against Ishfaq Ahmed's reckless challenge on Shylo Malswamtluanga, will be relegated to the stands on Thursday.<br /><br />FC Goa don’t lack in star power either with the presence of legendary Brazilian coach Zico and former Arsenal great Frenchman Robert Pires in their ranks.<br /><br /> The team has emerged one of the most attacking outfits in the tournaments but with an equally poor conversion rate.<br /><br /> Their fallibility against counterattacks has also pegged them back.<br /><br />"We lost a couple of players to injury early in the tournament, that affected us. But I think in general we have played a good game. And we hope to play a good game of football tomorrow," said Zico.</p>
