India held GDR Monsanto to a goalless draw in their last outing on the tour of Portugal to return home unbeaten. Thanks to custodian Subrata Paul’s two brave saves in the first half and the brilliant work in defence led by Mahesh Gawli, India kept their nets untouched in the match played at the city of Torres Novas yesterday.The draw was significant as star striker Bhaichung Bhutia, who scored four goals in the last two games, did not take the field due to a minor injury.Besides, India played most part of the match without striker Sunil Chhetri, who was substituted in the first half. Tarif Ahmed and Manjit Singh kept penetrating the Monsanto defence but were unable to get any breakthrough.
