The town of Kolkata was divided for 90 minutes, but it surely was ATK Mohun Bagan’s night time but once more as they defeated their fierce rivals East Bengal with a scoreline of 2-0.

The Mariners certified for the playoffs final week, however this victory was essential because it assured them a top-four end. Because of this, they secured residence benefit within the decisive playoff tie.

After a tightly contested first half, ATK Mohun Bagan confirmed intent within the second and finally scored twice within the final quarter of the sport to seal all three factors.

Quizzed on the explanations behind the good second half, head coach Juan Ferrando revealed that his facet discovered extra space in the midst of the park.

“I am blissful concerning the first-half efficiency as nicely”, Juan mentioned. “Perhaps within the first half, we tried to seek out the areas as a result of East Bengal have been very compact so it was tough.

“Then we moved the ball shortly within the second half and step-by-step there was a distance between protection and midfield and naturally, our gamers get the house. Federico Gallego and Hugo Boumous have been simpler to seek out within the areas and that is the rationale.

“Should you watched the match your feeling is we performed significantly better as a result of we discovered house on the proper second. However truthfully, I am fully pleased with the ninety minutes.”

They’ll now face sixth-placed Odisha FC within the playoffs on the Salt Lake Stadium in what guarantees to be one other crunch tie. Talking about their possibilities, the Spanish tactician said:

“We’ve got one week to arrange and it is a vital match as a result of it is a knockout sport and ninety minutes. If you play a two-legged tie there are possibilities in each matches. However in ninety minutes when it comes to the mentality, we have now to be prepared as a result of one mistake and also you’re punished. I believe it is crucial to work on specializing in our jobs and limiting errors.”

“Our goal within the dressing room was to get three factors” – ATK Mohun Bagan head coach Juan Ferrando

The Mariners have had a powerful document towards East Bengal ever since they joined the Indian Tremendous League as they’re unbeaten towards their Kolkata rivals. He, nonetheless, revealed that securing the third place was essential within the context of the derby.

“Actually right now, it was essential to get the third place. Due to the victory now, it is easy to play at residence within the playoffs. Our goal within the dressing room was to get three factors as a result of it was crucial. Now it is time to change the mentality and prepare for the playoffs.

Striker Dimitri Petratos joined his supervisor within the post-match press convention. The Australian scored his ninth objective of the season to place the sport to mattress. He opened up concerning the celebrations and what it meant to him.

“Each sport is essential and the derby is just a little bit extra particular. It was for the followers. Often, our followers sit on the opposite facet however this time it was the East Bengal followers. So I jumped and went in the direction of our followers.

“I would like them to be near us and I loved the objective within the derby. That is my membership, I am going out and provides my greatest in each sport,” added Petratos.