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XtraTime Web Desk - Cometh the hour, Cometh the man! Roy Krishna did it again for ATK Mohun Bagan. His pinch perfect header in the 94th minute brought all 3 points home for ATK Mohun Bagan.

For the first time in the season, ATK Mohun Bagan's defence didn't look rock solid as Odisha FC created many chances throughout the match. The pair of Pritam Kotal, Sandesh Jhingan and Tiri however kept a clean sheet despite of so many attempts from the opposition. ATK Mohun Bagan also created many chances but Roy Krishna's runs and Manvir Singh's inexperience couldn't create any solid impact on Odisha. Roy Krishna didn't look 100% fit and that can be a reason behind his unexpected slow game. The first half ended 0-0 even after both the teams had good opportunity to take the lead.

Odisha FC kept the pressure but ATK Mohun Bagan got the lead in the 56th minute. However, the referee cancelled as the ball hit Manvir Singh's hand during the buildup. Both the teams then slowly slowed down the tempo of the game. Coach Habas probably went for 1 point as he concentrated more on midfield and defensive midfield than on his attack. His approach and intension was cleared seeing the substitutions he was making. On the other hand, Odisha FC tried their level best but couldn't break ATK Mohun Bagan. Carl Mchugh was another such Mariner who was at his absolute best.

When everyone thought that the match will end 0-0, there comes the man! His header in the 94th minute sealed the deal for ATK Mohun Bagan. With or without 100% fit, Roy Krishna is the heart of ATK Mohun Bagan and he's proving that each day. It's way too early to put him under the same umbrella of Barreto or Sony Nordy, but the way he's playing, Mariners have a new hero to worship.

With this win, ATK Mohun Bagan now has 9 points after 3 matches. With clean sheets in all three matches, ATK Mohun Bagan not only looks deadly on paper but they are proving it on every match day.