ISL 2019/20: Do you know where the final will take place?

XtraTime Web Desk: FSDL Chairperson, Mrs. Nita Ambani on Sunday declared Goa as the venue to host the final of Hero Indian Super League 2019-20. The match will be played at 7.30pm on Saturday, 14 March 2020.

“Goa deserves to host the Hero 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 Hero 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 Hero 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 Hero ISL final will be eligible to play the AFC Cup qualifiers. In case the Hero ISL final winner is same as the league winner, then the league runners-up will be awarded the AFC Cup qualifier berth.