ATK Mohun Bagan put up a dominating display to beat Kerala Blasters 4-2 in the opening game of the Indian Super League (ISL) at Fatorda in ...
ATK Mohun Bagan put up a dominating display to beat Kerala Blasters 4-2 in the opening game of the Indian Super League (ISL) at Fatorda in Goa on Friday.
Hugo Boumous (3’, 39’) and Liston Colaco (50’), brought in for upwards of Rs 3.5 Crore, paid instant dividends by scoring in the goals. Roy Krishna (27’ P), too did not fail to capitalise from the spot, yet again amongst the goals.
For Blasters, Sahal Abdul Samad (24’) scored a terrific equaliser before ATKMB ran away winners.
Former FC Goa and Mumbai City FC star Boumous became the league’s fastest scorer in an opening encounter, finding the net from outside the box within three minutes.
ATK Mohun Bagan suddenly struggled to cope with the Blasters’ retaliation. Rahul KP did well down the right flank, picking out an inch-perfect cross towards Sahal Samad just near the box, who drove in with aplomb.
That joy was short-lived as Roy Krishna won and converted the penalty just minutes after. Albino Gomes went the wrong way and the Fijian began his quest for another golden boot in style.
The first half was sealed and delivered as Boumous capitalised on being left unmarked. He ventured out with precision, hit it across and through the keeper’s legs to...
