Chennaiyin FC beat Bengaluru FC to claim second ISL title
IANS
The runaway leaders of the group stage looked on course when Sunil Chhetri gave them an early lead. (Photo | PTI)That’s when it all fell apart for them. Chennaiyin responded with three goals the home favourites had no answer to and won 3-2. (Photo | AP)Chennaiyin beat the hosts in their own game — set-pieces. Two corners and two headers by Brazilian Mailson Alves turned the game on its head. (Photo | PTI)The game was still in the balance as both sides were locked in a midfield battle. However, Chennaiyin once again hit BFC from a corner when they were down to 10 men, with Dimas Delgado receiving treatment on the sidelines. (Photo | PTI)Their hopes of lifting the title went up in smoke when Chennayin struck the third. (Photo | AP)Chennaiyin FC co-owner Abhishek Bacchan celebrates after winning the ISL final match against Bengaluru FC at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. (Photo | PTI)
