ISL 2021-22: ATK MB crush rivals SC East Bengal 3-0, defending champion Mumbai stunned by Hyderabad

On an eventful double-header day in the Indian Super League, ATK Mohun Bagan established their dominance over SC East Bengal by hammering their cross-town rivals 3-0 in the first Kolkata derby that was played at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco. Meanwhile, defending champions Mumbai City FC were stunned 3-1 by Hyderabad FC who came up with a stunning come-from-behind victory on Saturday at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda.

Roy Krishna (12′) kept his record of scoring in each derby intact as Manvir Singh (14′) and Liston Colaco (23′) ensured the job was done halfway through the first period itself. In the 372nd edition of the 100-year-old rivalry, the Mariners have now won it 123 times, edging increasingly closer to the Red and Golds’ 129.

While SC East Bengal started with four recognised centre-backs, ATK Mohun Bagan had none in their playing XI. AFC Ajax academy graduate Darren Sidoel made his first start for SC East Bengal as Daniel Chima was dropped. Antonio Habas chose to go in with the same side which trumped Kerala Blasters on the opening day.

It was SC East Bengal who looked bright right off the whistle. They even tested the Bagan defence with an early corner kick, mostly unaware of the incoming storm.

Bagan marauded the right channel to bang two goals within 100-odd seconds. Manvir first found Pritam Kotal through who crossed first-time into the box. The dangerous Roy Krishna was left unmarked and the Fiji international had no trouble swinging a right-footer on the volley past Arindam’s far-side to break the deadlock within just 12 minutes.

The architect of the first goal, Manvir, wasted no time putting his side two to the good. Fresh off the European Championship, Joni Kauko took advantage of SC East Bengal’s Achilles Heel – their left side of defence. Kauko laid it off for Manvir inside the box who slammed home, this time on Arindam’s nearside.

Arguably, the deal was sealed in the 23rd minute. Liston Colaco picked up his spoon to join in on the feast. Arindam, unfortunately, came off his mark onto the edge of the 18-yard-box but only spilled his collection. Liston, picked up the pieces and with an empty net on the angle, packed in the third of the night.

SC East Bengal would feel lucky that ATKMB didn’t find the back of the net more as the Red and Gold defense put up a shambolic show on Saturday.

With two wins from two, ATK Mohun Bagan jumped to the top of the table, two points clear of Jamshedpur FC. They feature in a repeat of last season’s final with Mumbai City midweek while SC East Bengal play Odisha FC next.

MUMBAI CITY FC FACE FIRST DEFEAT OF SEASON

Meanwhile, Mumbai City FC were dealt their first defeat of the season by Hyderabad FC in their Hero Indian Super League (ISL) match at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Saturday. The Nizams came away 3-1 winners on the night with a brilliant comeback victory against the Islanders who scored early into the game.

Ahmed Jahouh (6′) opened the scoring with a thumping right-footed finish after the HFC players failed to clear their lines inside the penalty area. Joao Victor (13′) brought the game level by converting a penalty with calmness. HFC went into the lead with Bartholomew Ogbeche (53′) scoring his first goal of the season against his former team. 19-year old Rohit Danu (82′) sealed victory by scoring the third goal for his team.

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