Atletico de Kolkata kicked off their 2015 season of the Indian Super League(ISL) on a winning note as they swept aside Chennaiyin FC to claim a 3-2 victory over the hosts here at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
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Striker Helder Postiga put Kolkata in the lead by scoring a goal in the 13th minute.
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Chennai forward Jeje Lalpekhlua smacked an equalizer in the 31st minute before Postiga scored another goal for his side to extend their score.
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Just eight minutes after Kolkata's second goal, winger Valmiro Lopes Rocha scored a third goal for the visitors.
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Chennaiyin FC were only able to extend their score when Elano converted the penalty to make it 2-3 against Kolkata.
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The next match will be held between FC Goa and Delhi Dynamos FC on Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa.
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