If Chennaiyin's story was punctuated by heart-wrenching lows and exhilarating highs, FC Goa too had a bumpy ride. Interestingly, both the finalists failed to capitalise on the home advantage, only managing to win their away fixtures. Playing in front of their home crowd at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, FC Goa are expected to have a slight edge going into the big match against a team that has had a roller-coaster ride over the past two and half months.īoth teams have faced each other on four occasions with FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC winning two apiece. Preview: Seeking to culminate a journey so far characterized by ups and downs, highs and lows, on a triumphant note, FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC lock horns in what promises to be a cracker of a title clash in the Indian Super League (ISL). Lineup - Chennaiyin FC: Edel Apoula (GK), Mehrajuddin Wadoo, Mailson, Bernard Mendy (C), Dhana, Thoi Singh, Manuele Blasi, Harmanjot Khabra, Jeje, John Stiven Mendoza Valencia, Bruno Pelissari.ģ0 minutes away from the big kick off. Lineup - FC Goa: Laxmikant Kattimani (GK), Pronay Halder, Lucio (C), Arnolin Gregory, Romeo Fernandes, Leo Moura, Joffre, Bikramjit, Mandar Dessai, Rafael Coelho, Dudu. Players are out on the pitch with the trophy being brought to the ground - flanked by Virat Kohli, Varun Dhawan and Nita Ambani. Gaurdinho will have some star backing in & cheering with him for #TheNewKings /HzF4wjAzBK& Indian Super League December 20, 2015

Chennaiyin FC in white and FC Goa in blue. Good news, Mandar still on the groundĦ' Goa's Dudu stretchered off after a nasty head clash. Still 0-0.Ģ0' Mendoza gets a good chance but Kattimani does well to stop him! #TheNewKings #LetsFootball& Indian Super League December 20, 2015ġ7' Wide left-footed shot from Pelissari. The second half starts in 10 minutes.ģ9' Corner taken by Pellissari and well cleared.ģ1' Great defending from Mailson, FC Goa had a open chance to score. Mendoza of all had the best opportunity to find the net. Both teams had their chances, tight first half it was. The second half is underway and both teams have all to play for. Kattimani does well by diving to the right with the save, but Pelissari slots it in on the rebound.

Pelissari makes the most of the spot kick, puts Chennaiyin FC ahead. Romeo from the right flank with a brilliant cross and Haokip does well to deflect into the net.

Haokip equalises with a brilliant finish for FC Goa. Kattimani does well by diving to his left and denying Mendoza and Chennaiyin the goal.ĥ8' Goal.

& Indian Super League December 20, 2015Ħ1' All happening here, Chennaiyin gets their second penalty.

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