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While Atletico de Kolkata, FC Goa and Delhi Dynamos are almost certain of qualifying for the last four, it's a tough battle between NorthEast United FC, FC Pune City and Chennaiyin FC for the last spot. Pune and Chennai battling it out: With all four semis spots still up for grabs, FC Pune City and Chennaiyin FC, who are placed 5th and 6th placed on the table, also stand a chance provided they manage to win all their remaining matches and hope that others who are in the top four lose most of theirs.
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They have to win at least two of their three remaining matches to be sure of their semis spot. However, with the fight for the top four extremely tight and competitive, the Highlanders will need to be consistent if they were to seal a spot in the final four at the end of league phase. The return of marquee man Simao Sabrosa from injury has also proved to be a galvanising point for the NorthEast. However, the Cesar Farias-led side has put together an impressive run of late, racking up some vital points on the road. After losing the opening three games, football pundits ruled NorthEast United FC out of contention for a place in the semi-finals. The team that finished at the bottom of the league table last season are now at the fourth place with 16 points from 11 games. Former India captain Baichung Bhutia and the current poster boy of Indian football Sunil Chhetri hail from the north-east and have been great ambassadors of the game. The region comprises seven states, mostly known as the Seven Sisters, and has produced some of the legends of Indian football. NorthEast United FC: Another part in India's diverse land where football is more than just a game is the north-east. In fact, the Carlos army can also leapfrog Goa and Kolkata to the top spot if they manage to win all their remaining games. Delhi just need one win and a draw to see them through to the semis. However, Delhi have an advantage in hand, having played less number of matches compared to all the other teams in top-four. The team, coached by one of the all-time best left-backs and former Brazilian World Cup winner Roberto Carlos, has been one of the best teams in terms of defending and have let the least number of goals go through their post.Īfter 10 matches, Delhi are at the third spot with 18 points and are trailing Goa on the basis of goal difference. However, their last league game against Delhi Dynamos will be a crucial one as there's not much of a difference between both the teams with goal difference being the only thing separating them.ĭelhi Dynamos FC: Having missed out on the semis last season by a whisker, Delhi displayed an improved brand of football right from the beginning of the season. The Goans can fancy their chances of making it to the semis if they can win two out of their remaining three matches. Coached by legendary Brazilian player Zico, the team has displayed some top-class football and tactical brilliance in every department of the game.Īfter 11 matches, the team has 18 points with 5 wins, 3 losses and as many draws. In ISL too, FC Goa has been one of the better teams that has been able to perform consistently. With some of country's top football clubs, the state has for long been one of the best breeding grounds for the game in India. Postiga's return from injury and the timely return to form by Canadian striker Iain Hume have also boosted their confidence.įC Goa: Goa is another Indian territory that swears by its football. They now have a four-match unbeaten streak and need to win one of their two matches to cement a spot in the semis and even a draw can see them through depending on results in other games. But their Spanish DNA soon scripted a turnaround and grab favourable results. However, loss of their marquee player, Portuguese Helder Postiga, due to injury derailed them in the middle with the team catapulting to three losses on the trot. The team started the season on a high with two wins in first three matches. The team, co-owned by former India cricketer and a popular figure in Indian sports, Sourav Ganguly, is at the top of the league table with 20 points from 12 matches. Heading into the final phase of the round-robin phase, IBNLive takes a look at the equation as to which teams stand a chance of securing a berth in the semi-finals.Ītletico de Kolkata: The defending champions, who share the same bloodline with former La Liga champions Atletico Madrid, are the only team who have one foot in the semis.