Kochi: Kerala Blasters missed a crucial second-half penalty kick and had to settle for a 1-1 draw against rivals Chennaiyin FC in the Hero Indian Super League football here yesterday.

Chennaiyin FC had taken the lead through Elano Blumer's spot kick in the 34th minute and Chris Dagnall drew level for the hosts 15 seconds after play restarted in the second session. Kerala Blasters won a penalty in the 52nd minute but Josue Prieto's low attempt was kept away by Chennaiyin FC goalkeeper Karanjit Singh.