Indian Super League Football: Chennaiyin FC blow their confidence after losing to ATK Mohun Bagan

In the 2020-21 Indian Super League (ISL), Chennaiyin FC's hopes of regaining momentum suffered a big blow as they lost 0-1 to ATK Mohun Bagan on Thursday. In the second half of injury time at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao, David Williams scored the match's only goal.

From their last seven matches, Chennaiyin FC has managed to pick up just seven points. A win over ATK Mohun Bagan would have seen them go level with fourth-placed Hyderabad FC on points. But now, with 15 points from 13 matches, last season's finalists are in sixth place.

After losing to a late goal, Chennaiyin FC coach Csaba Laszlo was irritated. In the final quarter, his side dominated the proceedings and came close to equalizing the game's dying embers through Enes Sipovic. However, to hold the scoreline favouring ATK Mohun Bagan, Tiri created a fantastic goal-line clearance.

In the game, Chennaiyin FC recorded only one shot on goal and had less possession. In the past, the Marina Machans were guilty of losing gold-edged opportunities, but they failed to build any against ATK Mohun Bagan.

This season, there is stiff competition in the battle for the playoff spots in the ISL. In addition to the top two sides, Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan, just seven points separate the third-placed Goa FC and the 10th-placed SC East Bengal.

Chennaiyin FC will next face Mumbai City FC on Monday at Bambolim's GMC Stadium. In the next fixture, they lost 1-2 to the Islanders.