Mumbai is all set to host what has got to be one of the most riveting and nail biting encounters in recent Indian Super League history as Atletico de Kolkata travel to Mumbai with a slender 1 goal advantage in the second league of the semi finals.
It will be advantage to the Kolkata outfit who part from their one goal lead, will also benefit from the fact that Mumbai City FC will be without their key forward and marquee man Diego Forlan who was will be serving his one match ban after getting sent off in the previous leg. Forlan was a key figure behind City’s table top finish in the league stages, both creating and scoring goals.The absence of the the Uruguayan could come as a huge blow for Alexander Guimares’ side.
Atletico De Kolkata' s Consistency, Diego Forlan' s Hat-Trick & Marcelinho' s masterclass feature among the fantastic moments of the Indian Super League so far.
Atletico De Kolkata hosts FC Pune City in the final game of the season for both the sides. Antonio Habas returns to his old stomping ground and with FC Pune City out of the semi final spots, he would look to end the season with a bang. ATK on the other hand have already secured their place in the semi finals and would look to finish the group stage off on a high note.
We have a thrilling encounter on our hands as North East United FC host Delhi Dynamos in their final home match of the season, with The Highlanders desperate for 3 points in order to stay in contention for a a place in the semis.
Mumbai City FC book their place in semi finals of the latest edition of the Indian Super League after a comfortable 2-0 win against last year’s champions Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena. This will be the first semi final venture for the Ranbir Kapoor owned side since the League’s inception in 2014;
Atletico de Kolkata, who currently sit in 3rd position in the league table, will look to confirm their semi final berth. While FC Goa, who lie at the bottom of the pile would still want to be in mathematical contention for a place in the semis with a win at home this time around. The return leg, which was a feisty encounter ended with both the sides splitting points, a scenario that wouldn’t benefit either of the teams this time around.
Chennayin FC held to a draw by a superb strike from Mumbai's Leo Costa; Pune face Goa in crucial tie at the bottom of the table.
Misery keeps on piling for FC Goa coach Zico, as they succumb to their second home defeat by the Kerala Blasters. Mumbai City FC one the other hand face Atletico de Kolkata
Falling Attendances have been an feature of this year's Indian Super League and the interest seemed to have fizzled out across the nation.
The 2015 Indian Super League (ISL) final ended in an unsavoury manner after Chennaiyin FC marquee player Elano Blumer was arrested on Sunday night for assaulting FC Goa co-owner Duttaraj Salgaonkar.
NorthEast United FC and FC Pune City cling on to their hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals of Hero Indian Super League when both the teams go head to head on Wednesday.
