Very happy with the performance but won't be taking ATK lightly, says Pune coach Popovic

FC PUNE CITY registered their first ISL win against ATK with a thumping 4-1 victory away from home. Marcelinho got two goals out of the 4 scored and coach Ranko Popovic was all praises for his team's captain.

"Marcelinho played well and scored two goals only because of the team. He is, of course, one of the best players in the league. Last game his performance wasn't up to the mark but today he was great."

Further talking about his team's attitude, he said,

"I told this yesterday, that we will try to play the same type of football. Last game we played well but didn't win. Today it was different. More compact. I told the boys to play as a unit. The second goal changed the game. They had scored two minutes before that. I didn't expect four goals but I am very happy. When you win its strategic when you lose, it's not. The opportunity came and we got the three points. The key moment was Rohit's goal."

Though his team won, he won't be taking ATK lightly,

"They are a good side. They have won the title twice, we didn't. On the basis of one game, you cannot criticise them. Every game is different. They have sixteen more games like us. There is a lot of scope."

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