Goa to host Hero ISL 2019-20 final

by Chittu Shetty February 23, 2020

Football Sports Development Limited today confirmed the Hero Indian Super League 2019-20 semi-final fixture list and line-ups to be played over two legs.

Mrs. Nita Ambani, Founding Chairperson, Football Sports Development Limited today declared Goa as the venue to host the Hero ISL 2019-20 final.

“Goa deserves to host the ISL final. There is no denying that Goa loves its football and we would like to bring the most crucial football event to the city for the people of Goa,” announced Mrs Nita Ambani.

FC Goa have secured a berth in the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage by finishing the league stage competition on top.

“It has been such a joy to watch FC Goa this season. A fantastic team and the most consistent club in ISL over last six years. My heartiest congratulations to FC Goa’s captain Mandar, their lead goal scorer Coro (Ferran Corominas) and entire squad, coaching staff and the management for winning the first-ever ISL League Shield,” said Mrs. Nita Ambani.

Goa had last hosted the Hero ISL final in 2015 played out between Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa, with the latter losing 2-3 in a dramatic fashion, after leading 2-1 till 90 mins.

As another continental honour for India this season onwards, the winner of the ISL final will be eligible to play the AFC Cup qualifiers. In case the ISL final winner is same as the league winner, then the league runners-up will be awarded the AFC Cup qualifier berth.

The summit clash is scheduled at 7:30 pm on Saturday, 14 March 2020.

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For ISL fixtures, League table and goal scorer stats visit: Hero ISL

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