2014 Indian Super League final

November 2020 2014 Indian Super League final DY Patil Stadium (2014 ISL Final).jpg 300 The final venue, DY Patil Stadium, before the match 2014 Indian Super League season ATK IND 1 Kerala Blasters IND 0 20 December 2014 DY Patil Stadium Navi Mumbai Mohammed Rafique Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan) 36,484 Clear Night29 °C °F48% humidity 2015 The 2014 Indian Super League final was an association football match between the Kerala Blasters and ATK played on 20 December 2014, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The match was the final match to determine the inaugural champions of the Indian Super League for the 2014 season. The Kerala Blasters had qualified for the final through defeating the first-place regular season side, Chennaiyin, 4–3 on aggregate.ISL: Kerala Blasters FC beat Chennaiyin FC 4-3 on Aggregate to Enter Final http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-super-league-2014/news/234639-isl-kerala-blasters-fc-beat-chennaiyin-fc-4-3-on-aggregate-to-enter-final NDTV Sports 17 December 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141217021819/http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-super-league-2014/news/234639-isl-kerala-blasters-fc-beat-chennaiyin-fc-4-3-on-aggregate-to-enter-final 17 December 2014 ATK qualified after defeating Goa in a penalty shoot-out 4–2.ISL: Atletico de Kolkata beat FC Goa to reach final http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Atletico-de-Kolkata-beat-FC-Goa-to-reach-final/articleshow/45553641.cms The Times of India 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141217230942/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Atletico-de-Kolkata-beat-FC-Goa-to-reach-final/articleshow/45553641.cms 17 December 2014 Prior to the final, during the regular season, both sides played to a 1–1 draw at the Salt Lake Stadium while Kerala Blasters won the return match 2–1 in Kochi.Mitra Atanu Atletico de Kolkata 1-1 Kerala Blasters FC: James' side earn their first point http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/atl%C3%A9tico-de-kolkata-vs-kerala-blasters/1931579/report Goal.com 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141229030432/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/atl%C3%A9tico-de-kolkata-vs-kerala-blasters/1931579/report 29 December 2014ISL As it Happened - Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 Atletico De Kolkata, Match 37 http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-super-league-2014/news/233396-isl-live-score-kerala-blasters-fc-vs-atletico-de-kolkata-match-37 NDTV Sports 17 December 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141218071144/http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-super-league-2014/news/233396-isl-live-score-kerala-blasters-fc-vs-atletico-de-kolkata-match-37 18 December 2014 ATK won the final to win the inaugural title of the league, with late substitute Mohammed Rafique scoring the only goal in added time.http://www.indiansuperleague.com/matchcentre/2014122013849-kerala-blasters-fc-vs-atletico-de-kolkata Match Report Indian Super league 20 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141220172247/http://www.indiansuperleague.com/matchcentre/2014122013849-kerala-blasters-fc-vs-atletico-de-kolkata 20 December 2014 Road to the final 2014 Indian Super League2014 Indian Super League season The Indian Super League is a franchise league started between IMG-Reliance and STAR Sports with the objective of making football one of the main sports in India, as well as make it a known name in the world of football.RELIANCE, IMG WORLDWIDE AND STAR INDIA, LAUNCH 'INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE' FOR FOOTBALL http://img.com/news/news/2013/october/reliance,-img-worldwide-and-star-india,-launch-%60in.aspx IMG 17 December 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141008194259/http://img.com/news/news/2013/october/reliance%2C-img-worldwide-and-star-india%2C-launch-%60in.aspx 8 October 2014 The 2014 edition was the inaugural season of the Indian Super League.Iyer Krishnan Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC, Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2014 Semi-final First Leg Preview: Blasters aim to draw first blood against Marco Materazzi’s boys http://us.india.com/sports/kerala-blasters-fc-vs-chennaiyin-fc-hero-indian-super-league-isl-2014-semi-final-first-leg-preview-blasters-aim-to-draw-first-blood-against-marco-materazzis-boys-219964/ India.com 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141218065203/http://us.india.com/sports/kerala-blasters-fc-vs-chennaiyin-fc-hero-indian-super-league-isl-2014-semi-final-first-leg-preview-blasters-aim-to-draw-first-blood-against-marco-materazzis-boys-219964/ 18 December 2014 The Indian Super League, which started its inaugural season with eight franchises, acted in a round-robin format, with each team facing each other twice, home and away.Shah Harsh What is the Indian Super League (ISL) – A complete guide http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2014/10/08/5164208/what-is-the-indian-super-league-isl-a-complete-guide Goal.com 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141229184540/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/7083/isl/2014/10/08/5164208/what-is-the-indian-super-league-isl-a-complete-guide 29 December 2014 The top four teams at the end of the 14-game regular season would qualify for the play-offs. The play-offs would feature a two-legged semi-final which would pit the first place team against the fourth place team, while second and third would face off against each other. The final would then be a one-legged affair at a neutral venue. Kerala Blasters 2014 Kerala Blasters FC season The Kerala Blasters played their first ever game in the Indian Super League on 13 October 2014 against NorthEast United at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. They lost the match 0–1 after Koke found the net in the 45th minute.Nandwani Abhishek ISL 2014: Koke's goal gives NorthEast United FC 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters http://ibnlive.in.com/news/isl-2014-kokes-goal-gives-northeast-united-fc-10-win-over-kerala-blasters/505912-5-21.html IBN Live 17 December 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150103153458/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/isl-2014-kokes-goal-gives-northeast-united-fc-10-win-over-kerala-blasters/505912-5-21.html 3 January 2015 It took till 26 October 2014, the Blasters' third game, before they gained their first ever point in the Indian Super League. It was against their future final opponents, ATK, at the Salt Lake Stadium. Iain Hume scored the equalizer for the Blasters after Baljit Sahni gave the Kolkata side the lead. In the next game, four days later, the Blasters recorded their first ever victory against Pune City at the Balewadi Sports Complex. David Trezeguet gave Pune City the lead in the 15th minute before Chinadorai Sabeeth scored a 41st-minute equalizer. Penn Orji scored the winner for the Blasters in the 65th minute as they ran out with a 2–1 scoreline.ISL: PUN vs KER: Blasters emerge triumphant with season's first win https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141030/sports-football/article/isl-pun-vs-ker-fc-pune-city-eager-thrive-home Deccan Chronicle 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141218081927/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141030/sports-football/article/isl-pun-vs-ker-fc-pune-city-eager-thrive-home 18 December 2014 The team played their first home match of the season on 6 November 2014 against Goa. A goal from Milagres Gonsalves helped the Kerala Blasters win 1–0 in front of over 55,000 fans.ISL: Kerala Blasters edge past FC Goa with 1-0 win http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/isl-kerala-blasters-edge-past-fc-goa-with-1-0-win_1495075.html Zee News 17 December 2014 In the end, the Kerala Blasters managed to just qualify for the finals of the Indian Super League when they defeated Pune City 1–0 at home with Iain Hume scoring his fourth goal of the season.ISL: Kerala beat Pune 1-0, book semifinal spot http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Kerala-beat-Pune-1-0-book-semifinal-spot/articleshow/45440490.cms The Times of India 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141213132704/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Kerala-beat-Pune-1-0-book-semifinal-spot/articleshow/45440490.cms 13 December 2014 In the semi-finals, the Kerala Blasters were set to take on the regular season winners, Chennaiyin.ISL semi-final: Kerala Blasters vs Chennaiyin FC - Preview http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/isl-semi-final-kerala-blasters-vs-chennaiyin-fc-preview_1513773.html Zee News 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141214125947/http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/isl-semi-final-kerala-blasters-vs-chennaiyin-fc-preview_1513773.html 14 December 2014 The first leg took place at home for the Kerala Blasters, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, on 13 December 2014. The match could not have been any better for the Kerala Blasters as goals from Ishfaq Ahmed, Iain Hume, and Sushanth Mathew gave the Kerala Blasters a 3–0 advantage heading to Chennai.ISL: Kerala Blasters Beat Chennaiyin FC 3-0 http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/ISL-Kerala-Blasters-Beat-Chennaiyin-FC-3-0/2014/12/14/article2570192.ece The New Indian Express 17 December 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141224084503/http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/ISL-Kerala-Blasters-Beat-Chennaiyin-FC-3-0/2014/12/14/article2570192.ece 24 December 2014 The second leg took place three days later at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Despite heading into the game leading 3–0 on aggregate, the Blasters managed to concede three goals to Chennaiyin in the second leg and thus bring the game into extra-time. Just as it looked like the game was going to be settled in a penalty shoot-out, the Blasters managed to steal the tie when Stephen Pearson scored in the 117th minute and thus help the Kerala Blasters win 4–3 on aggregate.Kerala Blasters FC Beat Chennaiyin FC 4-3 to Advance to ISL Final http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/Kerala-Blasters-FC-Beat-Chennaiyin-FC-4-3-to-Advance-to-ISL-Final/2014/12/16/article2574588.ece The New Indian Express 17 December 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141224082958/http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/Kerala-Blasters-FC-Beat-Chennaiyin-FC-4-3-to-Advance-to-ISL-Final/2014/12/16/article2574588.ece 24 December 2014 Atlético de Kolkata 2014 Atlético de Kolkata season Atlético de Kolkata played in the first ever Indian Super League match on 12 October 2014 against Mumbai City at the Salt Lake Stadium. Goals from Fikru Teferra, Borja Fernández, and Arnal helped Kolkata win the inaugural match 3–0.Dhar Pulasta Atletico de Kolkata's Spanish Armada destroys Mumbai City 3-0 in ISL opener http://www.firstpost.com/sports/atletico-de-kolkatas-spanish-armada-destroys-mumbai-city-3-0-in-isl-opener-1753643.html FirstPost 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141218124339/http://www.firstpost.com/sports/atletico-de-kolkatas-spanish-armada-destroys-mumbai-city-3-0-in-isl-opener-1753643.html 18 December 2014 They played their first road match four days later against NorthEast United at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. Kolkata won the match 2–0 with goals coming from Fikru Teferra and Jakub Podaný.ISL: 10-man Atletico de Kolkata outshine NorthEast United FC 2-0 https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/isl-2014/story/isl-match-5-atletico-de-kolkata-vs-northeast-united-live-indian-super-league-223455-2014-10-16 India Today 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141205203233/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/isl-match-5-atletico-de-kolkata-vs-northeast-united-live-indian-super-league/1/396091.html 5 December 2014 ATK qualified for the play-offs after they drew Goa at the Salt Lake Stadium 1–1 on 10 December 2014.ISL: Atletico de Kolkata sneak into semifinals after Fikru's equaliser http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Atletico-de-Kolkata-sneak-into-semifinals-after-Fikrus-equaliser/articleshow/45457340.cms The Times of India 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141211045228/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Atletico-de-Kolkata-sneak-into-semifinals-after-Fikrus-equaliser/articleshow/45457340.cms 11 December 2014 Edgar Marcelino scored first to give Goa the lead before Fikru scored the equalizer for Kolkata. In the semi-finals, Atlético de Kolkata once again took on Goa. The first leg at the Salt Lake Stadium ended in a 0–0 draw.Atletico de Kolkata squander home advantage to draw goalless with FC Goa http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Atletico-de-Kolkata-squander-home-advantage-to-draw-goalless-with-FC-Goa/articleshow/45514844.cms The Times of India 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141216092621/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Atletico-de-Kolkata-squander-home-advantage-to-draw-goalless-with-FC-Goa/articleshow/45514844.cms 16 December 2014 The second leg at the Fatorda Stadium also ended 0–0 and after the tie could not be settled in extra-time that meant the game went into penalty-kicks. Atlético de Kolkata won the shoot-out 4–2 after André Santos and Zohib Islam Amiri missed their penalties for Goa and Kolkata converted all four of theirs.Atletico de Kolkata beat FC Goa to reach final http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Atletico-de-Kolkata-beat-FC-Goa-to-reach-final/articleshow/45553641.cms The Times of India 17 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141217230942/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/ISL-Atletico-de-Kolkata-beat-FC-Goa-to-reach-final/articleshow/45553641.cms 17 December 2014 Pre-match Officials Uzbekistani referee, Ravshan Irmatov, was selected as the referee for the final. He had previously officiated the match between the Kerala Blasters and Atlético de Kolkata almost a month before the final on 21 November. He booked seven players that night as the Kerala Blasters won 2–1.Kerala Blasters 2-1 Atletico de Kolkata https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/21/india/indian-super-league/kerala-blasters/atletico-de-kolkata/1931497/ Soccerway 30 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160820133612/http://us.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/21/india/indian-super-league/kerala-blasters/atletico-de-kolkata/1931497/ 20 August 2016 Venue thumb|DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai|alt=The inside of the DY Patil Stadium. In early December 2014 it was announced that the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai would host the final of the Indian Super League.TICKET SALE ON FOR HERO INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE FINAL http://www.chrispd.de/wordpress/2014/12/08/ticket-sale-hero-indian-super-league-final/ Chris PD 18 December 2014 It was also announced that tickets for the final would be available online from 8 December 2014. On 18 December 2014, one day after the semi-finals had concluded, it was reported that a packed crowd was expected for the final.Nayak B B Full house expected for ISL final at Nerul stadium, over 400 cops on duty http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/navi-mumbai/Full-house-expected-for-ISL-final-at-Nerul-stadium-over-400-cops-on-duty/articleshow/45555940.cms The Times of India 18 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141219022717/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/navi-mumbai/Full-house-expected-for-ISL-final-at-Nerul-stadium-over-400-cops-on-duty/articleshow/45555940.cms 19 December 2014 According to the owner of the DY Patil Stadium, Vijay Patil, the stands during the Indian Super League final will be just as full as they were during the 2008 Indian Premier League final. Due to the strong celebrity influence expected at the Indian Super League final it was reported that over 250 police officers would be in attendance at the stadium to maintain order of the crowd. It was also reported that over 150 personnel would be brought in to man the streets outside the stadium. Analysis Going into the final, former India national team captain, Baichung Bhutia, predicted Atlético de Kolkata to go on and win the final.Bhaichung Bhutia Picks Atletico de Kolkata to Win Indian Super League Final http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/234718-bhaichung-bhutia-picks-atletico-de-kolkata-to-win-indian-super-league-final NDTV Sport 18 December 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141218204316/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/234718-bhaichung-bhutia-picks-atletico-de-kolkata-to-win-indian-super-league-final 18 December 2014 Before this match, the Kerala Blasters and Atlético de Kolkata had played each other twice during the regular season. Their first match against each other, on 26 October 2014, ended in a 1–1 draw at the Salt Lake Stadium. Baljit Sahni scored the opening goal in the 22nd minute before Iain Hume equalized for the Blasters to earn the Blasters their first point of the season. In the second game, on 21 November 2014, it was the Kerala Blasters who came out on top as 2–1 winners. Iain Hume and Pedro Gusmão gave the Blasters the 2–0 lead before Fikru Teferra scored the consolation for Kolkata. Match Team selection Coming into the match, the Kerala Blasters made a couple necessary defensive changes from the squad that faced Chennaiyin in the semi-finals. David James replaced the injured Sandip Nandy in goal, while Saumik Dey and Nirmal Chettri replaced the suspended pair of Jamie McAllister and Gurwinder Singh in the middle of defense.Bali Rahul Kerala Blasters FC 0-1 Atletico de Kolkata: Rafique wins the ISL for Ganguly’s outfit http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/kerala-blasters-vs-atl%C3%A9tico-de-kolkata/1974793/report 29 July 2016 Goal.com 20 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160310081500/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/kerala-blasters-vs-atl%C3%A9tico-de-kolkata/1974793/report 10 March 2016 Atlético de Kolkata head coach, Antonio Lopez Habas, meanwhile decided to bench the team's marquee player, Luis García, and instead started Arnal in central midfield. Habas also decided to switch to playing four defenders instead of three, which meant that Kingshuk Debnath started the match while Lester Fernandez moved to the bench. Summary The first opportunity of the match came in the fifth minute when Kerala Blasters midfielder, Iain Hume, put Michael Chopra through on goal only for Josemi to deny Chopra with a last-minute tackle. The Blasters then had the second realistic chance of the match five minutes later when Pulga received the ball in the box from Saumik Dey but his shot went out for a corner after a deflection off Atlético's Borja Fernández. The pressure continued to mount on Atlético de Kolkata as their goalkeeper Apoula Edel was forced into action; first he had to punch away a direct free-kick from Stephen Pearson before Ishfaq Ahmed's shot moments later was caught by the keeper. Atlético de Kolkata had their first major chance of the match in the 26th minute when Arnal put Mohammed Rafi through on goal, only for Nirmal Chettri to make a last-ditch tackle to keep the score level. The score would remain 0–0 going into half time. Atlético de Kolkata had the first major opportunity of the second half when Jakub Podaný crossed the ball into the box with both Baljit Sahni and Arnal looking to head it in before David James came out to catch the ball. The Kerala Blasters soon had three chances in three minutes but could not convert any of those into goals. Just after the 60th minute, Kerala Blasters defender Sandesh Jhingan almost headed the ball into his own net while trying to clear it. The Kerala Blasters continued to have the most chances throughout the match, which was compounded in the last minute of regulation time when Michael Chopra had his point blank range shot saved by Apoula Edel. Four minutes later, in the final minute of stoppage time, Atlético de Kolkata substitute Mohammed Rafique headed home a corner from Podaný to win the match and the cup. Details 20 December 2014 19:00 IST Kerala Blasters 0–1 Report Atlético de Kolkata Rafique 90+5 DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai 36,484 _apoel1415h _kerala1415h _apoel1415h _blasters14h 0000BB FFCC00 FFCC00 FFFFFF FFFFFF Kerala Blasters _kolkata1415h _kolkata1415h _kolkata1415h _kolkata1415h _am0809h FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 008000 FF0000 Atlético de Kolkata GK 70 ENG David JamesRB 5IND Nirmal ChettriCB 15IND Sandesh JhinganCB 32 IRE Colin FalveyLB 29IND Saumik Dey 90+3DM 14IND Mehtab HossainRM 11IND Ishfaq AhmedAM 85ESP Victor Pulga 78LM 25SCO Stephen PearsonCF 10 CAN Iain Hume (c)CF 8 ENG Michael ChopraSubstitutes:GK 24IND Sandip NandyDF 22FRA Raphaël RomeyDF 44BRA Erwin SpitznerMF 6IND Renedy SinghMF 18NGA Penn Orji 78MF 21IND Godwin FrancoFW 7IND Sushanth Mathew 90+3FW 9BRA Pedro GusmãoFW 88IND Milagres GonsalvesManager:ENG David James GK 25 ARM Apoula EdelRB 4 IND Kingshuk DebnathCB 5IND Arnab MondalCB 17 ESP Josemi (c)LB 21 CZE Jakub PodanýDM 8 ESP Borja FernándezDM 23 BOT Ofentse NatoCM 24ESP ArnalRM 6IND Baljit SahniLM 15IND Sanju PradhanCF 14 IND Mohammed Rafi 74Substitutes:GK 1IND Subhasish Roy ChowdhuryDF 3IND Nallappan MohanrajMF 22IND Lester FernandezMF 10ESP Luis GarcíaMF 11ESP JofreMF 18IND Mohammed Rafique 74FW 7IND Cavin LoboManager:ESP Antonio López Habas Hero of the match IND Mohammed Rafique (Atlético de Kolkata) Match officials Assistant referees: Abdukhamidullo Rasulov (Uzbekistan)Kerala Blasters 0-1 Atletico de Kolkata https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/12/20/india/indian-super-league/kerala-blasters/atletico-de-kolkata/1974793/?ICID=PL_MS_01 Soccerway 30 July 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160820172414/http://us.soccerway.com/matches/2014/12/20/india/indian-super-league/kerala-blasters/atletico-de-kolkata/1974793/?ICID=PL_MS_01 20 August 2016 Bakhadyr Kochkarov (Kyrgyzstan) Fourth official: C. R. Srikrishna (India)Match rules 90 minutes. 30 minutes of extra time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level. Seven named substitutes, of which three may be used. Post-match Atlético de Kolkata head coach Habas lauded his players after the final: "I must thank my players for they have been magnificent. I cannot ask them for anything more, for they have given me the ultimate gift."Khatri Binayak Habas Unable to Hide Delight as Atletico de Kolkata beat Kerala Blasters to Become First ISL Champions http://www.ibtimes.co.in/indian-super-league-final-habas-unable-hide-delight-atletico-de-kolkata-beat-kerala-blasters-617861#es2ktyqhpUrm5h1W.97 29 July 2016 IB Times 21 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160815224720/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/indian-super-league-final-habas-unable-hide-delight-atletico-de-kolkata-beat-kerala-blasters-617861#es2ktyqhpUrm5h1W.97 15 August 2016 He also praised his backroom staff: "I must thank my entire support staff, for without them, I would not have been able to function. The owners have been fantastic and have supported us through thick and thin. This title is for the fans as they have been our strength." Habas was also delighted that the match was won from a goal scored by an Indian player, saying, "I think it is marvellous that Rafique got the winning goal. It is fantastic that an Indian player settled the contest." Despite the defeat, David James expressed his opinions over them match while also suggesting that the match would most likely be his last in the Indian Super League.David James says he may not play Indian Super League 2015 http://www.sportsmirchi.com/david-james-says-he-may-not-play-indian-super-league-2015/ 29 July 2016 SportsMirchi 22 December 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160827225412/http://www.sportsmirchi.com/david-james-says-he-may-not-play-indian-super-league-2015/ 27 August 2016 After scoring the winning goal for his side, Mohammed Rafique was very happy while also singing the praises of his coach, saying, "I cannot describe what I am feeling in words," said the midfielder. "I would like to thank my coach, who had faith in me. It was he who decided to bring me on and what happened next was surreal. People dream of scoring in a final and I am very fortunate that I got to experience that in the flesh." References 1 Category:Indian Super League finals Category:Kerala Blasters FC matches Category:ATK (football club) matches Category:2014 in Maharashtra