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AFC Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan beat Abahani Dhaka 3-1 to qualify for group stage — Highlights
AFC Cup Play-off: David Williams (6', 29', 85') scored a hat-trick as ATK Mohun Bagan entered into Group D of the 2022 AFC Cup.

ATK Mohun Bagan won their last match 5-0, but are set to face a tougher test today. (ATKMB)
ATK Mohun Bagan beat six-time Bangladeshi champions Abahani Dhaka 3-1 in the AFC Cup play-off stage on Tuesday. Australian David Williams gave them an early 2-0 lead before completing his hat-trick to put the game to bed with five minutes on the clock.
ATK Mohun Bagan join Gokulam Kerala, Bashundhara Kings and Maziya in the group D of the AFC Cup main round, which will be played from 18 May to 30 June.
Highlights:
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- 19 April 2022 3:23 PM GMT
Full Time: ATK Mohun Bagan 3-1 Abahani Dhaka Limited
David Williams' hat-trick takes ATK Mohun Bagan to a 3-1 win and into the group stages of the AFC Cup.
- 19 April 2022 3:20 PM GMT
90'+1 - ATKMB substitutes running the show
First Kiyan on the left, now its the other substitute Bidyananda who shows some nimble footwork and hypnotic body feints in the centre of midfield.
The substitutes are running the show as the match moves into 4 minutes of added time.
- 19 April 2022 3:14 PM GMT
85'- David Williams completes his hat-trick
Kiyan Nassiri has come on as a late substitution and he is setting the grass on fire on the left side of the pitch. Makes a great run but then fires his shot way wide of goal.
But in the 85th minute, it's game set match! David Williams scores his third goal. It's 3-1 to Mohun Bagan!
- 19 April 2022 3:08 PM GMT
79' - Colaco goes close to goal
A floated ball by Abahani finds Amrinder in some trouble as he loses sight of the ball in a melee of bodies. Mohun Bagan still survive. Boumous, Tiri, Tangri trying to slow things down in the middle of the park. Daniel looking to be the most dangerous player for Abahani.
Liston Colaco now gets into room in the Abahani box. The crowd goes on its feet. Colaco tries to lay it on for Kauko, but Kauko hits the side netting.
- 19 April 2022 2:57 PM GMT
69' - Mohun Bagan 2-1 Abahani, Abahani fight back
Mohun Bagan survive! Jewel Rana has an open sight on goal. He shoots inches wide! Mohun Bagan have lost their first half advantage. It's Abahani who are looking more likely to score now.
Mohun Bagan somehow still hold on to their 2-1 lead.
- 19 April 2022 2:50 PM GMT
60'- Goal! Mohun Bagan 2-1 Abahani
What a goal! A long ranger by Daniel Colindres catches Amrinder by surprise! It's game on with half an hour left. Sudden nerves for Ferrando's side.
- 19 April 2022 2:42 PM GMT
53' - Abahani threaten Bagan goal
Manvir Singh finds some space to run on the right as Kauko builds the play from the midfield. Manvir is 1 on 1 with the keeper but fires his shot over.
At the 50-minute mark, the Bangladeshi side mount a couple of dangerous looking attacks. Turkovia tries to rally the Abahani troops. Still 2-0 for Mohun Bagan, but Amrinder being called upon to do more in the 2nd half.
- 19 April 2022 2:34 PM GMT
Second half begins
Abahani lost their captain and conceded 2 goals in the first half. Can they fight back in the 2nd? Here we go!
- 19 April 2022 2:18 PM GMT
Half Time: ATK Mohun Bagan 2-0 Abahani Limited
Colaco with another attack on goal that is parried away, David Williams not happy that Colaco did not pass to him. Boumous, Tangri get yellow cards as the first half draws to a close.
- 19 April 2022 2:06 PM GMT
36' - Mohun Bagan 2-0 Abahani
Mohun Bagan now look to slow things down, having taken complete control of the game. Kauko having an impactful game already.
Boumous, who's had a quiet game so far, threads a perfect long ball for David Williams, who fails to complete his hat-trick.