ISL 2015 final, FC Goa vs CFC: Chennaiyin FC triumph on Mendoza heroics

Margao: Seeking to culminate a journey so far characterised 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) here on Sunday.

Live updates:

6’: Dudu is being stretchered after the aerial duel with Mailson, early blow for FC Goa.

8’: Bernard Mendy fouls Rafael, it was a tackle from behind and the crowd jeers at the Chennaiyin FC footballer.

9’: Jonaton Luca replaces Dudu.

17’: Mandar looked uncomfortable after a kick on the left shin by Wadoo.

CHANCE: Mendoza and Pelissari team up and hoodwink the Goa defenders, miss target by few yards.

CHANCE: Moura’s ground shot deflects off Wadoo, corner, cleared and followed by another corner.

37’: Mendoza shoots on target, denied by Kattimani. 

54’: PENALTY: Pelissari at it, Kattimani saves but the Brazilian scores on rebound. Chennaiyin FC 1-0 FC Goa. 

58’ GOAL: Haokip pulls it back, equalises within four minute. Romeo assists with a beautiful cross.

62’: Kattimani brings Mendoza down, penalty for Chennaiyin FC.

Oh boy! Kattimani denies Mendoza.

87’: Free kick for Jofre, he converts comfortably. FC Goa in lead 2-1 Chennaiyin FC.

(Photo: ISL)

89’: Kattimani comes ahead to punch clear Wadoo’s ball with Mendoza around and ends up scoring an own-goal. The match is tied now. FC Goa 2-2 Chennaiyin FC.

91’: Mendoza is served a good ball by Rane and the striker makes no mistake, scores within the extra five minutes to take Chennai home.

And, Chennaiyin FC will lift the ISL trophy.

Scoreline: FC Goa 2-3 Chennaiyin FC

(FC Goa co-owner Virat Kohli (fifth from left) with Anushka Sharma (fourth and Varun Dhawan (extreme right) arrived in the stadium on Sunday, Photo: ISL)

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-halfmonths.