Luis García maintains Kolkata as leader
The captain's header to a perfect cross by Jofre gives Atlético de Kolkata three points against Northeast United.
ATLÉTICO DE KOLKATA 1 – 0 NORTHEAST UNITED
Atlético de Kolkata: S. Chowdhury; B. Sahni, Arnab Mondal, Josemi, Mohanraj; Borja, Nato (R. Masih, 84'), Luis García (S Pradhan, 90'+1); Jofre (Arnal Llibert 78'), Tefera and L. Fernandes.
Northeast United: R. Paramba; M. Lô Sambou, Capdevila, Miguel Garcia, A. Khongjee; R. Gurung, Guilherme Batata (T. Josl, 69'), K. Mtonga, A. Deory; Koke (Yánes, 83') and D. Boro (S. Doungel, 75').
Referee: The referee booked the visiting: P. Paramba (11'), M. Lô Sambou (37') and Khongjee (64')
GOALS:
1-0. Min 51’. Luis García with a header from a cross by Jofre.
Leader for another round. Atlético de Kolkata beat Northeast in a match that clinched the Atléticos as leaders for another round. After four matches without a victory, they couldn't fail.
Three clear chances in the first minutes for the local team after mistakes from the Northeast defence foreshadowed a win, but unfortunately, our aim was missing. The first half ended with a goalless tie.
Shortly after returning to the field after the interval, Luis García took the field to end the slump. Desperate times call for desperate measures. The captain, more idolized by the fans of India every day, shot a perfect header from a composed cross by Jofre to score the 1-0.
Although the game of the last few minutes was more chaotic due to the anxious visitors looking for the draw, the result did not change. With these three points, Atlético de Kolkata will remain leaders for another round, nine and counting.
