HIGH STAKES GAMES have big time consequences. Round 13 saw many teams seal their place in the semi-finals and many others bow out of the race to playoffs. And many individual players carried out big roles in determining that. We take a look at performances that either brought their fans vindication or heartbreak.
THE GAME WENT ON through twists and turns, as Delhi Dynamos and Kerala Blasters tested each other till the very last minutes, and ended the contest in a 3-3 draw, with 6 different players getting on the scoresheet in this thoroughly entertaining encounter.
A GOALFEST in the first half saw Delhi Dynamos and Kerala Blasters take turns in breaching each others' defences. The back-and-forth contest paused for lemon break with Carlos's boys trailing 2-3 to bottom-table Kerala.
AS THE ISL REGULAR SEASON enters its very last round, we at TFG take a look at the last remaining four matches and try to predict who will end their campaign with a bang, who will fizzle out and who will extend their season with a place in the coveted playoffs.
DELHI DYNAMOS will aim to utilise their Indian Super League (ISL) match against Kerala Blasters here on Thursday as a tune-up for their semi-final preparations, having qualified for the play-offs.
PETER TAYLOR, who left his coaching post at Kerala Blasters in the middle of the ISL campaign this year, has spoken out about his time in India for the first time. In an interview with Sky Sports, he said the experience was great for him, but it was hard to work with the new Kerala Blasters management.
FC GOA executed a step-by-step disintegration of their opponents as they recovered from a goal-deficit, took the lead and ruthlessly ran a 10-man Kerala Blasters to the ground courtesy a hat-trick and an assist from Reinaldo, and two superb assists from Leo Moura.
THINGS FELL APART for Kerala Blasters as the bottom-table team came into this must-win home encounter, took the lead, played well, then conceded twice to FC Goa and lost the lead, and ended the half with losing a player after Josue Currais was shown a red card for punching Jofre.
THIS IS IT. The ISL 2015 has untangled its story through many twists and turns over 12 rounds, produced many frontrunners and bottom-stuck unfortunates. But the race to top four has been close enough for every single team to still be in the race; at least mathematically. But Round 13 will bring down the hammer of certainty on many teams' hopes and despairs. And we at TFG are telling you how it's going to turn out.
ROUND 12 of the Indian Super League saw the fight for top 4 come to a head, for real. It had massive goalfests and it had gritty draws. There were serious, long term consequences as well, as at least three teams had their semi-final dreams crushed.
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