Roy Krishna found the only goal of the match with a show of individual brilliance to help ATK Mohun Bagan edge out Chennaiyin FC in its penultimate match of the ISL-8 at Fatorda on Thursday and ensure a playoff berth.
The win also saw ATK MB climb to the second spot while tying the current leader Jamshedpur FC on 37 points. This will intensify the contest for the league winner’s Shield although JFC has played a match less.
From the outset, ATK MB made repeated raids to pin the opposition. ATK MB almost had the break in the second minute when a through ball from playmaker Joni Kauko set up Krishna inside the CFC box with a nice through pass. The Fijian striker unleashed a powerful shot just to see his attempt coming off the near post.
