ATK vs Hyderabad, ISL 2019: Hyderabad FC make their ISL debut. (Source: Twitter/HydFCOfficial)
Indian Super League 2019, ATK vs Hyderabad: After losing their opening clash against Kerala Blasters, ATK returned to winning ways as they thrashed debutant Hyderabad FC 5-0 in Kolkata on Friday. ATK were impressive right from the word go overplaying their opponents in every department of the game.
David Williams opened the scoring in the 25th minute and the lead was soon doubled by Fiji international Roy Krishna. Williams, then went on to score his second goal of the match, handing ATK a three-goal cushion right before the half-time.
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In the second half, things remained as it is but substitute Edu Garcia hammered twice towards the dying moments of the match, handing ATK a comprehensive victory in their first match at home.
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It's all over at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata as hosts ATK defeat Hyderabad 5-0. David Williams started the scoring as Roy Krishna doubled the lead in a matter of minutes. Williams then scored once again towards the end of the first half. Super-sub Edu Garcia wraps things up with his brace as ATK win their first match in the ongoing ISL season.
Hyderabad defenders fail to stop an incoming delivery by Prabir Das from the right as Edu Garcia leaps high and heads it past Kamaljit to score ATK's fifth goal of the night. KOL 5-0 HYD (90')
ATK are not yet satisfied as Edu Garcia blasts it inside from close range to score the fourth goal of the night. Hyderabad stopper Kamaljit, on the other hand, is having one of the worse outings. KOL 4-0 HYD (88')
With just over 10 minutes left in the contest, the visitors are still trailing by 3 goals. They have been outplayed by ATK in every department of the game. KOL 3-0 HYD (79')
Both the teams make one substitution each right before the one-hour mark. Marcelo Pereira makes way for Gani Ahmed for Hyderabad, while ATK replace Jayesh Rane with Pronay Halder. The move by ATK suggests that they will sit back and try to hold onto the 3-0 lead as Pronay is a defensive midfielder, while Rane mostly plays with an attacking mindset. KOL 3-0 HYD (60')
Brilliant counter-attack by ATK and it is once again led by Michael Soosairaj. He dashes through the defence, dribbling across a couple of players and passes it to Roy Krishna, who makes a run towards the box. Krishna has a defender with him but also has another attacker to his right. He takes a touch extra before passing to that player. However, Gurtej Singh intercepts in time and then passes it back to the keeper who clears it out. KOL 3-0 HYD (53')
The second half action is underway and the visitors make their second substitution of the night. Laldanmawia Ralte comes in place of defender Asish Rai. KOL 3-0 HYD
It's raining goals in Kolkata tonight as David Williams scores the second time in the night as ATK take a 3-0 goal advantage right before the half time. It was another one-on-one situation between Williams and Kamaljit and the result was also similar. The first half of the match has come to an end and Hyderabad FC would look to regroup when the action resumes in the final 45 minutes.
Two goals in two minutes. ATK are creating more chances and this time it is Roy Krishna who gets his name on the scoresheet. Krishna, with a long range effort, and the ball goes wide of Kamaljit, hits the woodwork and rolls inside the goalpost. ATK have a 2-0 advantage right before the half-an-hour mark.
Roy Krishna plays a through ball towards David Williams, who goes past the Hyderabad defence creating a one-on-one situation with the goalie. Easy for Williams as he slices the ball through the legs of Kamaljit to hand ATK a 1-0 advantage.
Michael Soosairaj with a wild attempt from the left side of the pitch and the woodwork comes to Hyderabad's rescue. A hint of curl and despite making a flying attempt Kamaljit was nowhere close to the ball. ATK are holding maximum possession but we are yet to get the first goal of the night. KOL 0-0 HYD (20')
Huge blow to the visitors as Rafael Lopez Gomez sustains an injury in the opening 15 minutes of the clash. The defender is unlikely to continue and it seems like a hamstring that he has pulled. Marko Stankovic comes in place of Rafael. KOL 0-0 HYD (15')
Ashish Rai rolls the ball back to Kamaljit Singh, with two ATK strikers charging towards the Hyderabad goalpost. He takes his time to clear the ball and his clearance hits Roy Krishna on its way and the ball almost plunges back inside his own post. The keeper is relieved, so are the Hyderabad players as they avert a dangerous mistake by Kamaljit. KOL 0-0 HYD (8')
The match between ATK and Hyderabad FC is underway at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata with the visitors getting the ball rolling.
Hyderabad FC: Kamaljit Singh (GK/C), Sahil Panwar, Rafael Lopez Gomez, Matthew Kilgallon, Gurtej Singh, Asish Rai, Nikhil Poojary, Adil Khan, Giles Barnes, Marcelo Pereira, Robin Singh
ATK: Arindam Bhattacharja (GK), Agustin Iniguez, Pritam Kotal (C), Anas Edathodika, Prabir Das, Javier Hernandez, Carl McHugh, Michael Soosairaj, Jayesh Rane, Roy Krishna, David Williams
Hello and welcome to the LIVE COVERAGE of the Indian Super League match between ATK and Hyderabad FC. While ATK would look to seek all the three points at home after going down in the season opener, their opponent Hyderabad FC are making their ISL debut. Stay tuned for LIVE UPDATES!