The Marina Machans pulled off the improbable after a disciplined display against the Islanders...
19 points from a possible 21, 19 goals in seven games while conceding just six, Chennaiyin FC could not have asked for a stronger entry into the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs.
That everyone had written them off after failing to score a single goal in their first four games and had to deal with a managerial change midway through the season only adds to the brilliance of their feat. That their qualification arrived against a direct competitor in Mumbai City FC and the goal was scored by a former player of the same team is the icing on the cake.