Chennaiyin and FC Goa are two teams desperately seeking glory for very different reasons.
If one team pushed the self-destruct button on their title defence, the other impressed the audience all the way upto the grand finale where they were beaten by eventual winners Bengaluru FC. The chance to cap the season off with a trophy, in both cases, is something that will excite both these candidates.
FC Goa have made it look easy
FC Goa went into the tournament without Ahmed Jahouh, one of their most influential players. Despite his absence, the Gaurs were able to continue with their flowing football and eye-pleasing style of play.