ATK Mohun Bagan (ATK MB) notched up a medical 2-0 win over Odisha FC (OFC), in entrance of 35,000 passionate followers, at the Indian Super League knockout-2 match at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
Hugo Boumous and Dimitrios Petratos scored for ATK MB, which carried out higher in all departments to make sure a semifinal assembly with Hyderabad FC. It was Mohun Bagan’s tenth clear sheet.
Diego Mauricio led the OFC assault properly however lack of ending let down the guests. The guests gave account of their defence till a lapse let it down.
Following some end-to-end motion round the half-hour mark, and an excellent save by Amrinder, ATK MB drew first blood. Petratos unleashed a fast nook, Manvir Singh executed a wise flick and Boumous displayed a deft left-footer that caught the OFC defence napping.
OFC pressed onerous after the half-time however was outmanned by the decided Bagan defence.
An enterprising ATK MB doubled its lead with one other mixed effort. It started from Boumous on the left, bought relayed to Carl Muchugh and was shot in by Petratos, who recorded his tenth aim of the season.
A collision between Mauricio and Mariners’ custodian Vishal Kaith produced some anxious moments amid fears of the latter collapsing on account of a concussion.
An ambulance raced on to the pitch amid prayers from the stands, however the courageous Kaith bought on his ft. He was substituted by Anwer Shaikh (sixty fifth minute) and was taken to the hospital for a checkup.
The end result: ATK Mohun Bagan 2 (Boumous 36, Petratos 58) bt Odisha FC 0.
