ISL: Atletico de Kolkata Demolish Mumbai City FC in Opener

Atletico de Kolkata and Mumbai City FC played the opening encounter of the inaugural season of the Indian Super League (All images AFP and PTI)

The game was off to a scrappy start as both teams were trying to find their rhythm in the middle of the field.

Tackles were flying around as both sides were eager to break the deadlock.

Atletico de Kolkata opened the scoring when striker Fikru Teferra in the 27th minute.

Mumbai City FC chased the game from then on, searching for an equaliser to pull things back.

Borja Fernandez's stunning volley from the edge of the box gave Atletico de Kolkata a 2-0 lead in the second half

Substitute Arnal Llibert scored in the dying minutes(90+3rd) to complete the demolition of Mumbai City FC and clinching a comprehensive 3-0 victory.