ATK Mohun Bagan dished out a ruthless performance and closed down the gap on leaders Mumbai City FC, with a thumping 4-1 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Saturday.
The result meant the Mariners closed the gap with Mumbai to three points while Odisha’s already slim top-four chances are all but over.
Cole Alexander’s equaliser for Odisha (45+1’) was sandwiched between two goals from Manvir Singh (11’, 54’) before a quick-fire brace from Roy Krishna (83’, 86’) led Bagan to their ninth win of the season.
The opening half proved to be a cagey contest but two fine goals from either side meant the score line was all square at the break.
Bagan showed intent early on and opened the scoring with their first shot on target. Manvir, receiving the ball on the right flank from Krishna, cut inside on his weaker foot before curling his shot at the far post, which snuck in after kissing the woodwork.
ATKMB continued to attack…