Final Match of the first Hero Indian Super League

Kerala Blasters FC Vs Atletico de Kolkata

Source:Hero Indian Super League Website

The high drama ended on Saturday night the moment the referee blown the final whistle. The starting line up was with a little surprise. Atletico de Kolkata resting Luis Garcia and Kerala Blasters Marquee player James presenting himself with the work of goal keeping. Both the teams employed a balanced approach towards the game. The formation of Atletico de Kolkata  seemed to be aimed at getting at least four players to lay siege at goal. On the other hand, Kerala Blasters fielded five players against Edel.

Both the half of the game saw high action. But failed to break the stalemate. Slew of yellow cards and fouls further added fuel to the fire. James and Edel kept the score board nil until Rafique found the back of the net. While both the team were anticipated to play extra-time, their came a pass which turned to be the match winner. Edel who kept a strong last line defense against Kerala Blaster made a splendid save of the match against Michael Chopra.

The questions left unanswered were answered in the finals of the Hero Indian Super League. +Atlético de Kolkata clinched the title and will always be remembered in the history of Hero Indian Super League as first champions.

The Golden Boot award won by none other than the Elano Blumer. This was anticipated even prior to the Semi-finals kick-off in Hero Indian Super League. Beyond that, Elano Blumer donated the prize amount for the development of Indian football.

The Golden Glove won by the Jan Seda. He made FC Goa get into the semi-final of the Hero Indian Super League by maintaining a clean sheets at the crucial moments of the league matches.

To all the fans of the Hero Indian Super League, lets wait for next season to watch an exciting action. Let's football.

The Controversies in Hero Indian Super League

Tonight, India going to witness a grand final of the Hero Indian Super League where Atletico de Kolkata faces Kerala Blasters FC. We have left with 6 hours to kick-off the final match. Too much speculations about the winner. But to the shock and dismay too much controversies building up in the Hero Indian Super League.

With Ravshan Irmatov to officiate the final match, the veracity of decisions are being challenged prior to the match. The Controversy with Luis Garcia Goal which was disallowed against Kerala Blasters in the League table match and the poor decision on the hand ball still haunt Atletico de Kolkata who are in the finals of the Hero Indian Super League. To add to this injury, they will watch the same official officiating them against the Kerala Blasters. This kind of moves in Hero Indian Super League would raise suspicion over the officials. Discussion were started in social media with comments that ISL bosses want Sachin to lift the Trophy as first champions on this inaugural season of Hero Indian Super League. Even though, those are informal talk between fans of the clubs, it can't be brushed aside considering the gravity of event built-up in the Hero Indian Super League.

But these characteristics are not limited only to Hero Indian Super League. To err is human. But consecutive errors are unforgivable. Such controversies make fans lose zeal over the tournament. It all common when a referee fails to note a genuine fouls made. Since the flow and pace of the match might over shadow the foul. But excuses must be limited. Denial of legitimate goals will make bad jokes and sarcasm on the future.

Emergence of Kerala Blasters from nowhere to the finals is applauded. But that doesn't set right the controversies behind the decisions. We fans hope at least by next season of the Hero Indian Super League goal-line technology is not only placed but also working. For us, it is no surprise if Kerala Blaster lift the title this season. Yet, Atletico de Kolkata will be unrelenting to concede. Tonight, the air will be cleared at Navi Mumbai. 

Grand Finals of Hero Indian Super League

Atletico de Kolkata Vs. Kerala Blasters

Good day folks! We are at the end of the inaugural season of the Hero Indian Super League. The high drama to be ended with Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters clashing in the grand final match to be held in Mumbai tomorrow. It's premature to predict results of the match since the Hero Indian Super League has seen unexpected twists and turns. The expected top contenders who created huge buzz with bringing in top strikers and midfielders failed secure the top spot. Really loved to watch such an action sports. In the end, they all proved that a team is not less than others in this tournament.

From the league matches held between the two team in which both the team drew the first match between them and Kerala Blasters ended up winning against Atletico de Kolkata . But that was with an abysmal margin of one goal. We are not interested in the debated hand-ball for now.

For Luis Garcia's men, the task ahead is tough. Consistency in the performance is the need of the hour. The Semi-final between FC Goa and Atletico de Kolkata ended inconclusively with a goalless draw till 120th minute of the match. The Strong eleven men of Atletico de Kolkata could be kept away from goal if the Kerala Blaster maintain a good d-line which has high probability to break once concerted team effort is exerted by Atletico de Kolkata. Kerala Blasters were startled with conceding three goals against Chennaiyin FC. Had the Chennaiyin FC turned few chances into goals, it would have crashed out Kerala Blasters of the tournament. So, the team Kolkata might try hard to keep good tactics on field.

Atletico de Kolkata is well known for its rough defense play. Tight marking and covering spaces would make Kerala Blasters rethink their attack play. Atletico de Kolkata has displayed an unrelenting play when it comes to defense. No easy goals against Kolkata pals! But Kerala Blasters are turning good at converting few mistakes into an unforgiving goals as they did in Semi-finals against Chennaiyin FC. The question is how consistent will team Kolkata be in its defense against Kerala Blasters! The match against FC Goa, Atletico de Kolkatta suffered some deficiency in defense. For an instance, a cut-in by the winger, Romeo Fernandas, led to a shot against Kolkata but the shot saw the wrong side of the net. Complacency has no place in football. Nevertheless, no team is immune from any attack unless well coordinated defense is in play. Conversely, some believe attack is the best form of defense.

Final match of the Hero Indian Super League is the only answers for the question that go unanswered. Dynamism in this tournament has made every future match unpredictable. One thing will happen for sure irrespective of any predictions, both the team will spice up the game tomorrow night. Lets football!

Second-leg Semi-Finals of Hero Indian Super League: FCG V ATK

FC Goa Vs. Atletico de Kolkata

The second-leg of semi-finals in Hero Indian Super League between FC Goa and Atletico de Kolkata held in the home-town of FC Goa. The first-leg of semi-finals between them concluded with a goalless draw. The expectations were high on FC Goa as they did some fireworks in the first-leg semi-finals with good enough shots on target. Atletico de Kolkata rode on its team power and experience.

Both the teams were fierce contenders for the final berth to be held on Saturday night. FC Goa didn't fail to rock the night . They created numerous opportunities but the ball denied FC Goa with a goal. Andre Santos who not only made numerous shot fly over the goal post but even the penalty kick followed the same pattern. Santos free-kick disappointed the home crowd. The set-piece at which FC Goa were strong at crumbled once Santos over shot them. Romeo found the wrong side of the net at a scoring opportunity. Mandar cut-in on occasion added pressure to the Kolkata defenders. But it was finally Atletico de Kolkata were into the finals against Kerala Blasters in the inaugural season of the Hero Indian Super League. FC Goa lost composure of the game. Might be due to the pressure either from home crowd or to a 'must score' situation.  The other side is Kolkata kept pressure upon the forwards of FC Goa. Anyhow, they yielded to Kolkata.

Atletico de Kolkata did great. It appeared as if they have been training the team for the penalty kicks. The power and the balance exhibited by the players were authentic.  But lucky team, saw few penalty kicks played by FC Goa wide of the goal post. 

One beautiful thing about the penalty kick held yesterday is that no goals were saved by the goalkeepers of either teams. To be precise, FC Goa missed shots during penalty kicks which let Kolkata into the finals in this Hero Indian Super League. And for the finals Best of luck Kolkata. FC Goa live for another day.

Post Second-Leg Semi-Finals of Hero Indian Super League, CFC Vs. KB

Chennaiyin FC Vs. Kerala Blasters

The pre-match analysis turned to be true that Marco Materazzi boys rocked yesterday night. Marina Arena roared like thunders when the CFC scored 3 amazing goals that shook Kerala Blasters. Despite the unfortunate goal from Kerala Blasters' Pearson in 117th minute, the game was amazing.  One goal difference kept CFC out of finals in Hero Indian Super League but won millions of heart. No other team might rock in Hero Indian Super League as did by the Chennaiyin FC.

Materazzi revamped the entire attack. Mendy attained new dimension in the team, took some attack over his shoulders. The cross by Mendy was exemplary. Unfortunate CFC, missed few scoring chances. But it all happen in a football. After all, life is all about unexpected surprises and disappointments.

This first season might be considered as good start for Chennaiyin FC. Even though they lost, they won, not the game but millions of hearts. The high spirit even during the last minutes of the game made the entire fans proud. Fans expect the same momentum in the next season of the Hero Indian Super League.

And for the defense, Silvestre interrupted crosses from Kerala Blasters. The tight marking of forwards kept the Kerala Blasters at bay. Hats-off to the d-line. For a team which was less spoken about, they rocked.

The Latest development in Chennaiyin FC is in process of finalizing deal with Inter Milan, erstwhile Marco Materazzi team, to train it youth team with a huge investment of Rs. 2 Crores. A step ahead to breed young talent with great affinity towards the club. Sooner or later, we will watch some new young talent rock the Marina Arena.

Lets wait for the deal to materialize. Lets football...