Two-time champion ATK topped the table in the sixth season of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) by defeating hosts Jamshedpur FC 3–0 in a match played at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Sunday. Roy Krishna scored in the second and 75th minute for ATK while Idu Garcia scored in the 59th minute. This is ATK's ninth and third consecutive win in 15 matches. The team now has 30 points and has reached number one in the table.

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On the other hand, this is Jamshedpur's sixth defeat in 14 matches. Jamshedpur has lost 5 of their last 6 matches. The team is currently at number 7 with 16 points. Guest ATK made a great start in the match and opened their account in the second minute. Jamshedpur youngster Sandeep Mandi wanted to give a pass to his teammate Jitendra Singh, but Krishna took the ball into his possession before reaching Jitendra and putting it in the net gave ATK a 1-0 lead. This is Krishna's ninth goal of the season.

In the 13th minute, ATK once again tried to break into the defense of the host team, but Krishna's shot went straight into the hands of Subroto Paul. Paul made a brilliant defense in the 26th minute but did not let Jamshedpur grab the second goal. In the very next minute, Jitendra of the host team was shown a yellow card. ATK demanded a penalty in the 39th minute, but the referee turned Connor over it.

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The hosts, however, failed to achieve success despite retaining 54% of their ball possession and ATK maintained their lead until the end of the first half. In the second half, Jitendra of Jamshedpur was shown a yellow card for the second time in the match in the 53rd minute, which turned into a red card and Jitendra had to leave the field.

After Jitendra's exit, it became difficult for Jamshedpur to return to the match with its 10 players. ATK once again attacked in the 59th minute and took a 2–0 lead in the match. This time for the visiting team, this goal was scored by Garcia with the help of Krishna. This is Garcia's fourth goal of the season.

In the very next minute, Garcia received a yellow card. Krishna did not make any mistake in ATK's lead 3-0 in the 75th minute and scored his second goal in the match. This is Krishna's 10th goal of the season and now he has reached number three in the list of top scorers. ATK also did not allow Jamshedpur to score any goals in the Injury time and won 3–0 unilaterally.

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