We want to be worthy of playing internationally: ATK owner post ISL 2019-20 triumph
ATK have qualified for an AFC Cup playoff spot next season. However, Mohun Bagan won an AFC Cup group stage spot with their I-League victory.
ATK have qualified for an AFC Cup playoff spot next season. However, Mohun Bagan won an AFC Cup group stage spot with their I-League victory.
Chennaiyin FC's Lallianzuala Chhangte has been enjoying a glorious ISL season, operating down their left flank and has contributed seven goals.
Goa launched one attack after another right from the off but Chennaiyin survived and secured a place in the finals.
Bengaluru are in the driving seat after edging over ATK 1-0 in the first leg last week. They have their noses ahead but not by much.
FC Goa will be boosted by the return of Edu Bedia who missed the first leg game in Chennai -- which they lost 1-4 -- due to personal reasons.
Deshorn Brown's opportunistic strike (31') proved to be the difference in what was a closely-fought first leg battle.
The away goal rule will not apply in extra time and the team that scores the higher number of goals in extra time will win the semi-final.
It has been a disappointing campaign for NorthEast as they failed to get going after a good start. Injuries to key players like Asamoah Gyan, Kai Heerings did not help as they struggled to find the back of the net.
For the unversed, this will not be the first time that Goa will host the final of the ISL as the ISL final in 2015 was also played in Goa.
Bengaluru FC ended their league stage campaign with 30 points and could possibly finish fourth, should Chenniayin FC win their final league game against NorthEast United.
