In the dying minutes of the game, Mohammed Rafique scored to send Atletico de Kolkata’s fans into raptures. While Atletico de Kolkata depended on their tenacious defence and the tactical skill of head coach Antonio Lopez Habas to reach the final, Kerala Blasters FC benefited through the sheer brilliance of Canadian striker Iain Hume. The inaugural season of the ISL was a star-studded affair with some of the biggest names in football involved. Chennaiyin defeated FC Goa 3-2 in the final at the Fatorda Stadium, with Columbian attacker Steven Mendoza scoring the winner. With Marco Materazzi, an Italian World Cup champion, taking over as head coach, the club received the much-needed boost to go all the way. Chennaiyin FC took home the silverware this time. The appearance of Sunil Chettri, the Indian football hero, enhanced attention even further for ISL’s already smashing following. With some jaw-dropping saves from their goalkeeper Debjit Majumder, ATK won the shoot-out 4–3 and became two-time champions. The match went to a shootout when the score remained 1–1 after extra time.

to defeat them 3-2 in the finals!ĪTK won the Indian Super League for the second time, defeating Kerala Blasters in a nail-biting penalty shootout at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Kerala. Chennaiyin FC tactically outwitted Sunil Chetri and co. ISL newcomers and I-League giants Bengaluru FC were possibly favorites but they came up short. The Marina Machans shone once again, this time with former Aton Villa coach John Gregory at the helm. After 117 minutes of deadlock, Rahul Bheke scored a stunning header to clinch Bengaluru’s maiden trophy. Both sides were in excellent form heading into the final, which turned out to be a very tactical affair. The Blues, captained by Albert Roca, finished first in the ISL points table and faced second-placed FC Goa at Mumbai’s Andheri Stadium.

After defeating Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in the ISL final of the 2019-20 season, ATK became the first side to win the ISL three times. Inspired by Roy Krishna and David Williams, ATK were exceptional in the group stages. In the finals, they pipped Bengal heavyweights ATK Mohun Bagan to the title.Īfter two disappointing seasons, ATK re-appointed Antonio Lopez Habas as their head coach for the 2019-20 ISL season. Mumbai swept the league, winning the League Winners Shield and securing a berth in the AFC Champions League. Sergio Lobera, a former FC Goa coach, was appointed as the team’s coach, and numerous big-name players such as Adam Le Fondre and Hugo Boumous were signed. Catch all the Live Updates of the second leg between the two teams here. The Islanders won their first ISL title last year, with the City Football Group holding a major stake in the team. Either Delhi Dynamos or FC Goa will reach their first Indian Super League (ISL) 2015 semi-finals.

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