Isl final the journey of atk and chennaiyin fc
A thrilling finale!
The 2022-23 Indian Super League (ISL) season culminated in a thrilling finale between ATK Mohun Bagan and Chennaiyin FC on March 18, 2023, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Kerala.
Match Summary:
ATK Mohun Bagan, led by coach Juan Ferrando, started the match strongly, with their star striker, Roy Krishna, scoring a goal in the 14th minute. Chennaiyin FC, coached by Thomas Brdaric, struggled to create chances in the first half, but they managed to equalize just before halftime through a stunning strike from midfielder Rafael Crivellaro.
The second half saw both teams create plenty of chances, but neither could find the back of the net. The match went into extra time, with neither team able to score in the additional 30 minutes.
Penalty Shootout:
The match was decided by a penalty shootout, with ATK Mohun Bagan winning 4-3. Here's how the shootout unfolded:
- ATK Mohun Bagan's Liston Colaco scored
- Chennaiyin FC's Rahim Ali scored
- ATK Mohun Bagan's Hugo Boumous scored
- Chennaiyin FC's Vafa Hakhamaneshi scored
- ATK Mohun Bagan's Kiyan Nassiri scored
- Chennaiyin FC's Ajith Kumar scored
- ATK Mohun Bagan's Sandesh Jhingan scored
- Chennaiyin FC's Thoi Singh missed
Trophy Lift:
With the shootout win, ATK Mohun Bagan lifted their third ISL title, with coach Juan Ferrando celebrating his first ISL trophy. The team's star striker, Roy Krishna, was awarded the ISL Golden Boot for the second consecutive season.
Post-Match Reaction:
ATK Mohun Bagan's coach, Juan Ferrando, said: "I'm extremely proud of my team. We worked hard throughout the season, and it's a great feeling to lift the trophy."
Chennaiyin FC's coach, Thomas Brdaric, said: "We're disappointed, but we can't be sad about the way we played. We gave it our all, and we can hold our heads high."
The 2022-23 ISL season was an exciting one, with ATK Mohun Bagan and Chennaiyin FC providing plenty of drama and excitement throughout the campaign.