Kerala hold Pune City 1-1

Kochi: Mark Sifneos struck in the second-half (73') to give David James a point on his return to the helm of Kerala Blasters' against a spirited FC Pune City at Kochi on Thursday after Marcelinho had struck in the 33rd minute to give the visitors the lead. David James' return to Kochi coincided with Dimitar Berbatov's first start since the game against FC Goa. Rino Anto accompanied the former United striker back into the starting lineup after both players regained full match fitness.