Antonio Lopez Habas’s second stint with ATK began on a disappointing note as the Kolkata club went down 1-2 against Kerala Blasters after taking the lead in the 6th minute of the match.
Two controversial decisions by referee R. Srikrishna changed the colour of the match in the first half itself. ATK’s Michael Soosairaj was brought down inside the box by Segio Cidoncha but the referee chose to continue the play.
In the next minute though, a soft challenge from Pronay Halder on Jairo inside the ATK box was given as a penalty in favour of the hosts.