That's all from Sportskeeda's coverage of the match between ATK Mohun Bagan and Chennaiyin FC. This is Sayantan and I hope to see you tomorrow for the encounter between Jamshedpur FC and Odisha FC.
Right from the get-go, the Mariners looked like the side on top as they controlled the proceedings utilizing the duo of Joni Kauko and Hugo Boumous in the midfield. In the 27th minute, the counter-attack worked wonderfully for the Green and Maroon Brigade and Manvir Singh got on the scoresheet.
However, in the second half, the Marina Machans grew into the game and found an unlikely equalizer when Kwame Karikari was brought down by Vishal Kaith inside the box. The goal just nudged a switch and Chennaiyin FC scored a winner through Rahim Ali in the 83rd minute. The Mariners had no reply as they came away with a loss in their opening game.
FULL-TIME: ATK Mohun Bagan 1-2 Chennaiyin FC
85' ATK Mohun Bagan are falling apart. Chennaiyin FC had another opportunity to score through Anirudh Thapa this time, but his effort was narrowly wide of the target.
83' CHENNAIYIN FC TAKE THE LEAD OUT OF NOWHERE!
Rahim Ali receives a cutback from Karikari just outside the opposition box and unleashes an incredible first-time effort to beat the diving keeper. From being a goal down, CFC are now leading the game late on in the half.
82' ATK Mohun Bagan is awarded a free-kick just at the edge of the opposition box from a defensive hand-ball. Boumous takes it but fails to make much of it.
79' Narayan Das booked for a challenge on Hugo Boumous.
73' Substitution for CFC: Sourav Das replaces the injured Ajith.
68' Double substitution for ATK Mohun Bagan: Liston Colaco and Carl McHugh comes on for Asish Rai and Petratos.
64' PARITY RESTORED!
And Karikari doesn't miss from the spot. Chennaiyin FC are back in it from an unlikely opportunity.
63' PENALTY TO CFC!
Kwame Karikari does well to make a run behind his man and Vishal Kaith brings him down, conceding a clear penalty. A chance for Chennaiyin FC.
59' Substitution for CFC: Kwame Karikari and Sangwan replaces Fallou Diagne and Jiteshwor Singh.
56' The game has resumed after a temporary break. Chennaiyin FC will be hoping that their rhythm has been affected.
55' Play has been momentarily halted due to floodlights going off in a certain section of the ground.
50' The Marina Machans have had a better start to the season, pressuring ATK Mohun Bagan up the pitch. But they will still need to create some more chances.
46' Substitution for Chennaiyin FC: Edwin Sydney Vanspaul replaces Prasanth K
46' SECOND-HALF IS UNDERWAY!
Chennaiyin FC are in a lot of trouble as they have looked completely outplayed in every department. The Marina Machans are lacking chemistry and creativity. Where does Thomas Brdaric get that from? Time will tell.
HALF-TIME: ATK Mohun Bagan 1-0 Chennaiyin FC
45' Two minutes of added time.
40' The bite has somewhat fizzled out of ATK Mohun Bagan's attack but they are still controlling the tempo of the game. CFC will need some tactical reworking during the half-time break.
37' Chennaiyin FC defender Ajith Kumar is the first player to be booked on the night. He was shown a yellow card for stopping play while Boumous was going to take a quick throw-in.
30' CLOSE!
ATK Mohun Bagan are inching closer to the second as Hugo Boumous carries the ball into the opposition's half and unleashes an effort, however, the ball kisses the side netting.
27' ATK MOHUN BAGAN ARE OFF THE MARK!
The Mariners combine brilliantly in the transition and catch Chennaiyin FC on the break. Petratos finds Manvir Singh through on goal with a delightful ball and the latter makes no error from inside the box.
20' Boumous with some magic gets the crowd roaring. He receives the ball in the middle of the park, skips past a defender, and then executes a Zidane-esque roulette before setting up Ashique Kuruniyan. But nothing comes out of Ashique's cross.
15' LUCKY, VERY LUCKY!
Debjit made an unforced error inside his own box and gave away the ball to Manvir Singh, who lays it off for Ashique. But the former BFC man fails to beat the keeper from inside the box. Debjit will be thanking lady lucky!
9' ATKMB lose the ball cheaply in the middle of the park and Chennaiyin FC have a rare attack. Sliskovic makes a darting run into the box before laying it off for Anirudh Thapa, whose effort is blocked.
6' Ashique gets into the CFC box down the left and cuts it back into the no man's land. However, Chennaiyin FC are slow to deal with the ball and Asish Rai gets a crack at it. However, the former HFC full-back's effort is high and wide.
5' ATK Mohun Bagan have started the game on the front foot and has already tested Chennaiyin FC shot-stopper Debjit Majumdar.
1' KICK-OFF!
Thomas Brdaric and Chennaiyin FC have opted for a very brave lineup, handing out starts to a lot of the new faces. Prasanth K, Rahim Ali, and Petar Sliskovic will form the front three. Meanwhile, Jiteshwor Singh starts in the middle of the park, making his ISL debut.
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🗞️
Here's Thomas Brdaric's first playing XI of the new ISL season!
ATK Mohun Bagan have opted for a straight 4-3-3 system with Brendan Hamill and Pritam Kotal pairing up as the two center-backs. Meanwhile, Dimitrios will operate as the front man. Liston Colaco will start from the bench.
Hello and welcome to Sportkeeda's live coverage of Match 4 in the 2022-23 Indian Super League season. This is Sayantan Guha and I'll be taking you through tonight's heavyweight encounter where ATK Mohun Bagan will take the field against a revamped and strengthened Chennaiyin FC side at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
However, in the second half, the Marina Machans grew into the game and found an unlikely equalizer when Kwame Karikari was brought down by Vishal Kaith inside the box. The goal just nudged a switch and Chennaiyin FC scored a winner through Rahim Ali in the 83rd minute. The Mariners had no reply as they came away with a loss in their opening game.
Rahim Ali receives a cutback from Karikari just outside the opposition box and unleashes an incredible first-time effort to beat the diving keeper. From being a goal down, CFC are now leading the game late on in the half.
And Karikari doesn't miss from the spot. Chennaiyin FC are back in it from an unlikely opportunity.
Kwame Karikari does well to make a run behind his man and Vishal Kaith brings him down, conceding a clear penalty. A chance for Chennaiyin FC.
ATK Mohun Bagan are inching closer to the second as Hugo Boumous carries the ball into the opposition's half and unleashes an effort, however, the ball kisses the side netting.
The Mariners combine brilliantly in the transition and catch Chennaiyin FC on the break. Petratos finds Manvir Singh through on goal with a delightful ball and the latter makes no error from inside the box.
Debjit made an unforced error inside his own box and gave away the ball to Manvir Singh, who lays it off for Ashique. But the former BFC man fails to beat the keeper from inside the box. Debjit will be thanking lady lucky!
ISL 2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin FC prediction, preview, team news, and more