Javi Lara's deflected strike hands ATK first win of the season
Published at :October 5, 2016 at 10:33 PM
Modified at :October 5, 2016 at 10:33 PM
Blasters once again draw a blank after dominating the game...
Atletico de Kolkata proved a goal too good for Kerala Blasters FC (1-0) as they notched their first victory in this edition of the Hero Indian Super League at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, on Wednesday. Both teams were without a win in their opening matches and were eager for a turnaround but it was Javier Lara’s shot from distance in the 54th minute that gave the visitors full points. Kerala Blasters were disjointed in their opening match against NorthEast United FC and it did not surprise anyone that manager Steve Coppell made six changes to his side. The former Manchester United winger handed starts to Ouzin Ndoye, Pratik Chaudhary, Mohammad Rafique, Josue Prieto, Farukh Choudhary and Duckens Nazon. The new-look side took time to get into the groove and instead it were the visitors who started dominating at the start. Helder Postiga and Iain Hume were combining well up front but that combination was disturbed in the 17th minute when Postiga was injured and had to be replaced by Juan Belencoso. Postiga’s injury may have distracted Atletico de Kolkata momentarily but Belencoso could have been a super-sub had he remained alert. Two minutes after taking the field, Belencoso needed only a touch from Javier Lara’s cross from the left after Sandesh Jhingan had been robbed of possession, but the ball simply passed by as Belencoso was too slow to react in front of the goal.Watch only Goal of the match.@JaviLara2's deflected strike still separates the two teams. #KERvATK #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/yM45hpQI0R
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 5, 2016
Latest News
- Top five players with most away goals in UEFA Champions League knockout phase
- RFDL 2024: Kerala Blasters vs Dempo SC Live
- [WATCH] Roy Krishna's stunning goal against Mohun Bagan
- Full list of athletes to win Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award
- Son Heung-Min Helping Spurs' UEFA Champions League Qualification Bid
Trending Articles
- Hyderabad FC handed 'another' FIFA transfer ban
- Jahouh's domination and other talking points from Odisha FC's win over Mohun Bagan
- Some key stats Mumbai City boast heading into ISL semis against FC Goa
- Rahim Saab & Asian Games: Maidaan keeps Indian football alive even at its worst times
- How Lionel Messi could become minority owner at Inter Miami alongside David Beckham?
Editor Picks
- Hyderabad FC handed 'another' FIFA transfer ban
- Rahim Saab & Asian Games: Maidaan keeps Indian football alive even at its worst times
- Top six clubs with most points in single Bundesliga season
- Top 10 favourites to win 2024 Golden Boy Award: Ranked
- Kalyan Chaubey believes I-League 3 to be 'transformative step for Indian football'