That is it then from this game. The action in the Hero ISL 2022-23 continues on Tuesday, the 11th of October as Jamshedpur FC will take on Odisha FC. That match will begin at 7.30 pm IST. Cheers!
Awards!
The Club Award is collected by Anirudh Thapa of CFC as they have won the match. The Hero of the Match Award goes to Kwame Karikari for his brilliant performance off the bench. A goal and an assist by him.
What a game!
What a turnaround from CFC! ATKMB were bossing the game in the first half and it seemed it would be them who would quite easily finish on top. Even at the start of the second half, they began really well. Then there was a halt in play and after that CFC just began to play really well. They then won a penalty and managed to convert that. They soaked all the pressure and eventually found the winner late in the second half. ATK gave it their all but it was probably just not their day.
90'
Full time!
That is it! There goes the whistle and it is CFC who win the game 2-1.
90'
Too high!
Just over by Md. Fardin Ali Molla. Hugo Boumous whips a corner from the right flank. Md. Fardin Ali Molla jumps and heads it but just over the crossbar.
90'
Injury time!
4 minutes have been added to the 90! Can ATKMB find the equalizer?
88'
Shouts for penalty.
Hugo Boumous is down in the box but the referee asks him to get up. Meanwhile, one of ATKMB take a shot and it hits Vafa Hakhamaneshi on the hand. Liston Colaco takes the free kick. He struck well but the keeper gets a strong hand on it.
85'
CFC looking sharp!
All of a sudden, CFC have the upper hand as they are making chances easily. Anirudh Thapa has a go now but his shot is just wide of the goal.
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: Abdenasser El Khayati, Out: Petar Sliskovic)
83'
GOALLLL!
CFC take the lead! Out of nowhere, CFC are in front and it could potentially be the winning goal. ATKMB are stunned. Kwame Karikari gets a through ball on the right flank. He cuts back in and finds Rahim Ali at the edge of the box who finds the bottom corner.
83'
Goal
Goal - Chennaiyin FC : Rahim
81'
Foul!
That is a foul in a very dangerous position. Sourav Das stops the cross deliberately with his hand and a free kick is given at the edge of the box at the right flank. That is right on the line. Nothing off the free kick though.
78'
Yellow card!
Narayan Das is shown the yellow card as he fouled Hugo Boumous in the attacking hard. The referee further gives a warning to one of the coaching staff of ATKMB.
78'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Chennaiyin FC : Narayan
75'
ATKMB attacking!
Liston Colaco has shown positive intent so far. He has looked sharp since coming in and is keeping the momentum with the team.
72'
Substitution!
Just too many stoppages in this half. One more for a substitution. Ajith Kumar is stretched out, which looks like due to a hamstring issue. Sourav Das replaces him.
72'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: Sourav Das, Out: Ajith Kumar)
ATKMB make some changes. Liston Colaco comes in for Asish Rai while Dimitri Petratos makes way for Carl McHugh. Two experienced players coming in for ATKMB. Can they make an instant impact?
63'
GOALLL!
Scores level! Kwame Karikari wins the penalty and converts with ease. He shoots to the right of Vishal Kaith who dives but that was hit with power. The keeper fails to stop. Game on. CFC 1-1 ATKMB.
63'
Goal-Penalty
Goal-Penalty - Chennaiyin FC : Karikari
63'
Penalty!
CFC are given a penalty. Julius Duker puts a through ball for Kwame Karikari who touches the ball first. Vishal Kaith comes forward to collect but instead fouls Kwame Karikari. For the first time, CFC attack and they get a chance to equalize.
61'
Chance!
CFC almost opened the door for ATKMB to counterattack. Ajith Kumar makes a vital interception and stops Hugo Boumous from running away.
59'
Substitution!
CFC make a change as Kwame Karikari replaces Fallou Diagne. Y. Jiteshwor Singh cannot continue further and is stretched off due to an injury. Aakash Sangwan replaces him.
59'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: Aakash Sangwan, Out: Y. Jiteshwor Singh)
59'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: Kwame Karikari, Out: Fallou Diagne)
54'
Resumption!
The flood-light is on and the game is resumed. Joni Kauko has the first shot after the resumption. Nearly from 35 yards out, he has a go. Tests the keeper but the shot is saved.
51'
Still no update!
The referee is now seen talking with both captains. Not sure when the resumption will happen.
51'
Halt in play!
A halt in play as one of the flood-light has gone off and the players are taking an opportunity to hydrate themselves. The referee is seen talking to both coaches.
51'
Good shot!
Edwin Vanspaul tries a long range effort from outside the box. He hits it well but it's straight at the keeper.
47'
ATKMB playing well!
Just like the first half, ATKMB have started controlling the ball in this half as well. They are pressing and winning the balls early.
46'
Substitution
Substitution - Chennaiyin FC (In: Edwin Vanspaul, Out: Prasanth Karuthadathkuni)
46'
Second half!
It's ATKMB who will get the second half underway. They will play from right to left . A substitution made by CFC - Edwin Vanspaul comes in for Prasanth Karuthadathkuni.
Dominant ATKMB!
A half dominated by ATKMB! Very surprised they are just 1-0 up because they have had plenty of chances, half chances whatever you want to call it. They could have easily been 2 or maybe 3-0 up but for now, it is Manvir Singh's goal which is the difference. Right from the start it has been one-way traffic with ATKMB throwing attack after attack at the CFC defense. They were finally rewarded in the 26th minute when Manvir Singh scored. They looked the likelier to score another but Debjit Majumder was upto the mark. CFC will really need to get their tactics sorted out or they might just be chasing the game even in the second half. ATKMB on the other hand, will want more of the same.
45'
Half time!
There goes the whistle and that is the end of the half. It is ATKMB who head into the break with a lead.
45'
Added time!
Two minutes have been added to the first half!
40'
Straight at the keeper!
Subhasish Bose takes a shot from distance but it is a weak effort and it is straight at the keeper.
38'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Chennaiyin FC : Ajith
35'
Too much space!
CFC's defense are being opened up quite easily here by ATKMB! They are getting into good positions but the final pass is missing so far.
29'
Just wide!
Almost another goal for ATKMB! They win the ball in the CFC half. Hugo Boumous drives towards goal, he cuts in and then takes a shot but it is just wide of the post.
27'
GOALLLL!!!
ATKMB have taken the lead and it is a well-deserved one! Manvir Singh is the one who scores it. A wonderful counter-attack which sees the CFC defense wide open. Manvir Singh passes it to Dimitri Petratos on the right. He then squares it for Manvir Singh to his left who is one on one with the keeper. He slots it in.
27'
Goal
Goal - ATK Mohun Bagan : Manvir
21'
Poor cross!
CFC look to break from the left. It is an early cross from Narayan Das but it is straight to the keeper. CFC need to do better with their attacks.
14'
Saved in the end!
The keeper makes up for his mistake! A heavy touch sees him lose the ball inside his box. It is Manvir Singh who wins it. The target is a tough one for him and hence, he passes it to Ashique Kuruniyan who takes a strike on goal but it is saved by Debjit Majumder.
13'
Good game!
It has been a good game so far with both sides looking to attack! ATKMB have been the better of the two so far but no goals yet.
8'
Blocked!
That is a really good block! CFC counter attack. Petar Sliskovic runs ahead with the ball, he nears the box of ATKMB. He does have a couple of players to his right and left but he probably takes a few touches extra. In the end, he passes it to Anirudh Thapa who takes a shot but it is blocked brilliantly. That was a real chance for CFC!
5'
Poor defending!
The defenders just went to sleep there, also, Asish Rai should have done better! A cross is drilled in from the left. The defenders in the middle just let it run through and it finds Asish Rai who hits it well over goal. He should have hit the target at least.
4'
SAVED!
That is a good corner! It is hit flat to Dimitri Petratos who is outside the box. He controls it well and strikes it on goal. It is well saved by the keeper as he dives to his right.
2'
ATKMB on the attack!
It is ATKMB who have started on the front foot here! They are the ones with more possession and are putting the opposition under pressure.
1'
Let's football!
It is time for the action to begin! We are done with the countdown and it is CFC who get us underway!
National Anthem!
The players make their way out for the Indian National Anthem! We are nearing kick off!
CFC (Playing XI)
Debjit Majumder (GK), Fallou Diagne, Vafa Hakhamaneshi, Ajith Kumar, Narayan Das, Anirudh Thapa (C), Julius Duker, Y. Jiteshwor Singh, Prasanth Karuthadathkuni, Petar Sliskovic, Rahim Ali.
ATKMB have probably been one of the most consistent teams over the years in the Hero ISL and they reached the semi-finals last time around as well. They have made quite a few changes to their squad this time around, bringing in some quality international and domestic footballers into the mix. They did let go of their few marquee players like Roy Krishna, David Williams and even goalkeeper Amrinder Singh this time around. ATKMB did bring in Florentin Pogba whose defensive skills will be a huge positive for them. Talking about CFC, they have finished 8th on the points table in the previous couple of seasons and for a team that is considered to be one of Hero ISL's top sides, they would be hoping to roll back the years. New head coach Thomas Brdaric has looked to improve their defense and has signed some experienced players as well and the most noticeable name among them is of Fallou Diagne. In total, 18 new signings were made and one could expect them to play a completely different style of football than they did last season. ATKMB though will be the favorites to win this contest but it is the season opener for both sides and anything can happen.
Game number 4!
The Hero Indian Super League 2022-23 has already got underway and after that first weekend, come the first Monday of the season. Two prolific sides in the history of the Hero ISL, ATK Mohun Bagan will take on Chennaiyin FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Kolkata is a city rich in footballing heritage and one can expect a big crowd for the opening game of ATKMB. In the last season, these two teams met twice in the group stages with ATKMB winning one game and the other one ending in a draw. This is a fixture that has seen some cracking games in the past but which side will be able to start off with a win?