ISL 2015: Atletico de Kolkata beat Kerala Blasters 2-1

A brilliant game, superb goals and a fine crowd feat Mrs Nita Ambani, @pele & @SGanguly99! #ATKvKER #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/pvzykHqQFD
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 13, 2015

FT: Atletico de Kolkata 2-1 Kerala Blasters

Vineeth's shot is saved by Calatayud. Surely, that was the last chance of the match.

Calatayud with another fine save, this time in a one-on-one situation against Dagnall.

Dagnall with a great chance but his shot is straight at Calatayud.

official attendance #ATKvKER : 61,237 #HeroISL
— football news india (@fni) October 13, 2015

4 minutes added on. Can the 10 men of Kerala Blasters get a point from the match?

Kerala's Hossain is sent off after receiving a second yellow for a foul on Valdo.

Kolkata clear the corner without much trouble.

With 3 minutes left, Kerala have a corner.

GOOOAL! Kerala Blasters score following a great cross from Ramage whose pass is met by CK Vineeth only for Dagnall to score after picking up the loose ball.

Sushil comes on for Nadong as Atletico make another substitution.

Kerala Blasters' CK Vineeth comes on for Saumik.

Mehtab is now issued a yellow for bringing Hume down.

The ball is back with Kolkata, but the Kerala Blasters players have been pressing well for the ball so far.

Atletico de Kolkata make a change now as Izumi comes on for Clifford!

The ball had a deflection of Ramage before going into the net.

Javi Lara with the second goal! Great buildup from Atletico de Kolkata player as the Spaniard finishes off a great pass from Hume after dribbling past two defenders to score the goal past Perone.

Hume's header from Javi Lara's free kick goes wide.

Yellow card for Ramandeep who brings down Atletico's Izumi.

The second half is about to resume. Kerala Blasters make a change as Pulga comes on to replace Josu.

HALF TIME! @neel0731's goal gives @atletidekolkata a 1-0 lead vs @KBFCOfficial. #ATKvKER #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/qFgP8EDU5n
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 13, 2015

Half Time: Atletico de Kolkata 1-0 Kerala Blasters.

Kerala Blasters have been limited to their half in the first 45 minutes and by the looks of it Atletico will continue their dominance in the second half.

The first booking of the match is issued to KBFC's Josu for his foul on Izumi.

Throw in for Kolkata now. The referee meanwhile displays the board with 4 minutes of additional time.

Apologies for the lack of updates in the last 5 minutes. There seems to be a network problem here.

Another poor free kick attempt from Josue! Kerala Blasters need to start capitalising on their chances soon if they want to salvage anything from this match.

Trivia: Goalscorer Arata Izumi is Japanese born Indian footballer who is on loan from Pune FC, where is the current captain. #newHPE
— Sportskeeda Football (@SK_Football) October 13, 2015

Too easy so far for the home team in the first 30 minutes of the match. Kerala Blasters will be looking to capitalise more from the chances they are getting. Yet another free-kick from Josue goes to a waste for the Blasters.

Borja's shot goes way wide as Atletico coach Antonio Habbas looks disappointed!

Special #ISLfie! Mrs Nita Ambani and the legendary @Pele are all smiles at the #ATKvKER match tonight. #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/uRJJLz2Hyj
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 13, 2015

A mix between possession as both teams are going head to head with full intent now.

Kolkata on the ball as they advance for another attack. A great ball from the centre but Arata's back heel goes to a waste after Bhutia loses the ball.

The attempt goes to a waste as the incoming cross from the free kick is intercepted by a Kerala Blasters defender. Ball out for a throw in.

Free kick for Atletico from a close range. Gavilan to take it.

A lot of action in the first 15 minutes of the game with Kolkata looking much more decisive as a team so far.

Atletico de Kolkata have a special guest in attendance at the Saltlake Stadium, as legendary footballer Pele is rooting for the home team.

Kerala make an early change as Gurwinder comes off to be replaced by Manandeep.

GOOAL! Ian Hume's shot is saved by Kerala goalkeeper Stephen Bywater but Arata Izumi scores from the rebound with a powerful shot. Atletico lead 1-0.

OFF THE CROSSBAR! Atletico de Kolkata's Javi Lara with a super shot that hits the bar.

Atletico on the counter now but Kerala do well to neutralise the attack.

Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata are playing their first home game of the season against last season's runners-up Kerala Blasters FC. Atletico have started off well in the tournament with four points in two away games against Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa while Kerala Blasters sit second on the table with four points from two home games against NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC. A win for either team will take them to the top of the Indian Super League standings.

KBFC XI: Bywater(GK), Bheke, Gurwinder, Ramage(C), Perone, Saumik, Shankar, Hossain, Josu, Dagnall, Watt.

#ATK's Starting XI for the first home match against Kerala Blasters. #ATK #LetsFootball #ATKvKER #YourTeamYouDream pic.twitter.com/X7401yhMzP
— Atlético de Kolkata (@atletidekolkata) October 13, 2015

After 38 years, @Pele again enters the ground where he last played for Cosmos.Nostalgia is at its all time high!#ATK #LetsFootball #ATKvKER
— Atlético de Kolkata (@atletidekolkata) October 13, 2015

Kerala Blasters are comfortable with keeping the ball to themselves in the first few minutes of the game.

Welcome to the live coverage for the Indian Super League match between Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters.