ATK look to set record straight against Delhi Dynamos (Preview)

Image
IANS Kolkata
Last Updated : Oct 21 2016 | 6:58 PM IST

Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) and Delhi Dynamos will look to ending their string of draws with a win when the two sides renew acquaintances in an Indian Super League (ISL) football clash at the Rabindra Sarovar Stadium here on Saturday.

Placed fourth and fifth, respectively, Delhi and Kolkata remain unbeaten after four games but have played three draws.

While the hosts are likely to be again without marquee man Helder Postiga and have struggled to hold on to their lead conceding late goals, Delhi started with a bang only to fizzle out in the last two matches courtesy too much of shuffling with the starting XI.

The inaugural champions though are unperturbed with the lack of wins in their kitty with both coach Jose Molina and Postiga stressing on the fact that their unbeaten streak is key to reaching the knockouts.

"We are not losing which is key in a short tournament like the ISL. One or two wins can propel us to a playoff place which is all that matters," Molina has said earlier.

The visitors, on the other hand, have been let down by their porous defence which was on show in their last game against Mumbai City FC which ended 3-3.

New coach Gianluca Zambrotta is still to settle down on a starting XI and that has been their bane so far.

Both outfits will look to brush aside these concerns and register their second wins, having accumulated six points from four matches.

--IANS

dm/sam/dg

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 21 2016 | 6:50 PM IST

Next Story