ISL 2018, ATK vs Chennaiyin FC highlights: ATK secure 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC
ISL 2018, ATK vs Chennaiyin FC highlights: It was yet another frustrating evening for Chennaiyin FC as goals from Kalu Uche and John Johnson helped ATK secure a 2-1 victory over the defending champions.
ISL 2018, ATK vs Chennaiyin FC highlights: Kalu Uche of ATK with team players during practice session.
ISL 2018, ATK vs Chennaiyin FC highlights: It was yet another frustrating evening for Chennaiyin FC as goals from Kalu Uche and John Johnson helped ATK secure a 2-1 victory over the defending champions. Chennaiyin FC, who have so far failed to win a single match in the ongoing season, are placed ninth on the points table with a solitary point. On the other hand, this victory at home helped ATK climb to the fourth spot. ATK will now lock horns with Bengaluru FC on Wednesday at the same venue. Read More
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ISL 2018, ATK vs Chennaiyin FC highlights
21:28 (IST)26 Oct 2018
FULL TIME: ATK 2-1 CHE
Goals from Kalu Uche and John Johnson help ATK secure a 2-1 victory over Chennai at home.
21:21 (IST)26 Oct 2018
ATK 2-1 CHE (88 MINS)
ATK's Gerson Vieira stands tall as he makes a crucial block preventing Jeje from directing Salom's low pass from right towards the goal.
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SUBSTITUTION: Isaac Vanmalsawma makes way for Jeje Lalpekhlua (80 MINS)
With 10 minutes remaining, Chennai coach John Gregory introduces Jeje Lalpekhlua into the attack. The Mizo comes on in place of Isaac Vanmalsawma.
21:11 (IST)26 Oct 2018
SAVE: ATK 2-1 CHE (78 MINS)
SAVE! Arindam Bhattacharja dives to his right to deny the visitors from finding an equaliser.
20:47 (IST)26 Oct 2018
ATK 2-1 CHE (58 MINS)
Chennai almost found the equaliser as John Johnson fails to clear the ball out of danger. Carlos Salom takes a shot but it is a little wide of the target. After 55 minutes of play, the visitors are still trailing by 1 goal.
20:38 (IST)26 Oct 2018
Second Half: ACTION RESUMES
The second half action is underway with the visitors getting the ball rolling. Chennai, who are yet to win their first match of the season, are trailing behind by one goal.
20:24 (IST)26 Oct 2018
HALF TIME: ATK 2-1 CHE
Plenty of chances missed by both the side as ATK end the first half with a one-goal lead. Kalu Uche and John Johnson scored the goals for the home side, while Carlos Salom opened the account for Chennai in the 17th minute of the game.
20:17 (IST)26 Oct 2018
ATK 2-1 CHE (41 MINS)
CHANCE! Manuel Lanzarote takes a quick freekick as he passes the ball to Balwant Singh inside the D. Balwant takes a direct aim at the goalpost but the Chennai goalkeeper denies the Indian striker from finding the nets.
20:11 (IST)26 Oct 2018
ATK 2-1 CHE (35 MINS)
Chennaiyin FC are searching for gaps in the ATK defence line as they are keeping more possession and passing the ball around comfortably in the opponent's half.
20:01 (IST)26 Oct 2018
YELLOW CARD
The referee books Pronay Halder after he throws himself on Raphael Augusto to prevent his run.
19:52 (IST)26 Oct 2018
COMEBACK: Carlos Salom strikes for Chennai
GOAL! Arindam Bhattacharja is beaten by Carlos Salom header as the ball bulges into the top-right corner of the ATK goalpost. After 20 minutes of play, the scoreline is ATK 2-1 CHE.
19:48 (IST)26 Oct 2018
GOAL: ATK 2-0 CHE (13 MINS)
GOAL! ATK double their lead as John Johnson heads a well-directed set-piece by Lanzarote in the bottom left corner of Chennaiyin FC goalpost.
19:36 (IST)26 Oct 2018
GOAL: ATK 1-0 CHE
GOAL! Kalu Uche adds one more goal to his tally as ATK takes an early lead.
19:32 (IST)26 Oct 2018
KICK OFF
The match between ATK and Chennai is underway with the home side starting the proceedings at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Karanjit Singh (G), Jerry Lalrinzuala, Inigo Calderon (C), Eli Sabia, Francisco Fernandes, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Raphael Augusto, Anirudh Thapa, Andrea Orlandi, Thoi Singh, Carlos Salom
19:07 (IST)26 Oct 2018
Hello and Welcome
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Indian Super League match between ATK and Chennaiyin FC. While hosts ATK are placed sixth on the points table with four points, defending champions Chennai are still struggling hard to find their first win of the season.
However, after playing a goalless draw against Delhi Dynamos on Tuesday, John Gregory, the Chennaiyin FC coach, said that his side is still confident of defending the title despite a poor start. Interacting with the media after the game, Gregory said, "Still confident of defending the title. After the performance tonight, I believe in seeing some more."
ATK vs Chennaiyin FC Live Score: Chennaiyin FC players warming up to battle against ATK at Kolkata
ATK vs Chennaiyin FC Live Score, ISL 2018-19 Live Streaming: Anything other than a win will see the defending champions Chennaiyin FC fall well behind in the race for the play-off spots. Chennaiyin FC assistant coach Sabir Pasha who filled in for unwell head coach John Gregory said, "We’ve played four matches and there are some new faces in the team. They are taking some time to settle down. Day-by-day, the performance level is improving. We’re working on our mistakes but I think we’re getting better. ATK is always strong. No doubt they have lost two matches at home. But they will come stronger tomorrow. They can’t be taken lightly. They play really hard and put the opponent under pressure."
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Goals from Kalu Uche and John Johnson help ATK secure a 2-1 victory over Chennai at home.
ATK's Gerson Vieira stands tall as he makes a crucial block preventing Jeje from directing Salom's low pass from right towards the goal.
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With 10 minutes remaining, Chennai coach John Gregory introduces Jeje Lalpekhlua into the attack. The Mizo comes on in place of Isaac Vanmalsawma.
SAVE! Arindam Bhattacharja dives to his right to deny the visitors from finding an equaliser.
Chennai almost found the equaliser as John Johnson fails to clear the ball out of danger. Carlos Salom takes a shot but it is a little wide of the target. After 55 minutes of play, the visitors are still trailing by 1 goal.
The second half action is underway with the visitors getting the ball rolling. Chennai, who are yet to win their first match of the season, are trailing behind by one goal.
Plenty of chances missed by both the side as ATK end the first half with a one-goal lead. Kalu Uche and John Johnson scored the goals for the home side, while Carlos Salom opened the account for Chennai in the 17th minute of the game.
CHANCE! Manuel Lanzarote takes a quick freekick as he passes the ball to Balwant Singh inside the D. Balwant takes a direct aim at the goalpost but the Chennai goalkeeper denies the Indian striker from finding the nets.
Chennaiyin FC are searching for gaps in the ATK defence line as they are keeping more possession and passing the ball around comfortably in the opponent's half.
The referee books Pronay Halder after he throws himself on Raphael Augusto to prevent his run.
GOAL! Arindam Bhattacharja is beaten by Carlos Salom header as the ball bulges into the top-right corner of the ATK goalpost. After 20 minutes of play, the scoreline is ATK 2-1 CHE.
GOAL! ATK double their lead as John Johnson heads a well-directed set-piece by Lanzarote in the bottom left corner of Chennaiyin FC goalpost.
GOAL! Kalu Uche adds one more goal to his tally as ATK takes an early lead.
The match between ATK and Chennai is underway with the home side starting the proceedings at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
ATK
Arindam Bhattacharja (G), Aiborlang Khongjee, Gerson Vieira, John Johnson, Ricky Lallawmawma, Komal Thatal, Manuel Lanzarote (C), Pronay Halder, Everton Santos, Kalu Uche, Balwant Singh
Chennaiyin FC
Karanjit Singh (G), Jerry Lalrinzuala, Inigo Calderon (C), Eli Sabia, Francisco Fernandes, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Raphael Augusto, Anirudh Thapa, Andrea Orlandi, Thoi Singh, Carlos Salom
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Indian Super League match between ATK and Chennaiyin FC. While hosts ATK are placed sixth on the points table with four points, defending champions Chennai are still struggling hard to find their first win of the season.
However, after playing a goalless draw against Delhi Dynamos on Tuesday, John Gregory, the Chennaiyin FC coach, said that his side is still confident of defending the title despite a poor start. Interacting with the media after the game, Gregory said, "Still confident of defending the title. After the performance tonight, I believe in seeing some more."