December 21, 2015 6:38 AM

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Chennaiyin FC crowned ISL champions

Chennaiyin FC have been crowned the champions of the 2nd Indian Super League Football tournament. In the final played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa last night, they came back from a goal behind to beat the hosts FC Goa, 3-2. Goa was leading 2-1 till the 87th minute, but an own goal from their keeper, Laxmikant Kattimani, in the 90th minute and Colombian Stiven Mendoza's strike seconds later helped Chennai win the title. Mendoza, who finished as the tournament's highest scorer with 13 goals, bagged the 'Golden boot' as well as the 'Hero of the League' award.

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