Lester Fernandez receives his award from Anupam Dutta, CEO of the Hero ISL.Atlético de Kolkata and Chennaiyin FC came to a stalemate as they played out a thrilling and exciting yet goalless draw in front of a packed Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Lester Fernandez was given his first start for the home side and made an eye-catching performance earning him the ISL Emerging Player of the Match award. In an exclusive post-match interview with indiansuperleague.com, the midfielder commented that while his team was in a good spot in the first half of the Hero Indian Super League, it’s time for them to pick up the winning momentum after a series of draws.This is the first time you’ve had a start in the playing XI for Atlético de Kolkata. How do you feel about that?First of all, I want to thank and praise God for this wonderful opportunity to play in the starting XI.It was a hard fought draw against Chennaiyin FC. How do you think your team performed in this match?Our team played really well and we worked hard in the match but unfortunately, it was a draw. We also had many chances to convert but we’ll take the one point.Playing against a team boasting the likes of Elano and Marco Materazzi, is getting a point against them a victory for you or is it more like two points lost?No! It’s a home match and we always want to go for three points but we tried. So a point will do also.In the past few matches, your team couldn’t register a win. Do you think that’s a concern for you?It’s not a concern; we’ll get back in the next match and work harder to try and get the three points.In which area do you think the team needs to work harder or improve?We’re obviously keeping a good shape and we’re doing really well defensively. We just need to score more goals.Your next match is against NorthEast United FC and after that, there are a lot of away matches. Do you think your team needs to be a bit more prepared?NorthEast United are a good team and we’ll try to get a good result from them. As for the away matches, we played really well in the first half of the season and hope to do the same.