Kerala Blasters  

While the result meant Mumbai start their season with a win, it was also their first-ever win over Kerala Blasters in Kochi, in the Indian Super League (ISL)

Carl McHugh had put ATK ahead with an absolute stunner in only the sixth minute of the ISL game but Kerala Blasters, egged on by a vociferous crowd, hit back with two goals from new signing Bartholomew Ogbeche in the first half itself for a 2-1 victory

'Opening games are always difficult, there is going to be huge expectations. That is part of the game. It is all about stabilising the team, I think we are ready to face ATK. They have a very strong squad and are one of the best teams in the league,' Kerala Blasters coach Eelco Schattorie said ahead of ISL 2019-20 season opening game

Anas said that that he had only tried to tell the opposition (FC Goa) players not to target team-mate and goalkeeper Subrata Paul