Goa's Fatorda Stadium To Host Indian Super League's Grand Finale
The grand finale of the 2015 Indian Super League will be held in the sunny, football-crazy state of Goa on December 20th, 2015.
Pulsating football fervor will mingle with Goa's Christmas and New Year festivities as the country's best party destination is set to witness the nation's biggest football finale. (ISL Incurred Loss in Inaugural Year)
Football Sports Development Ltd. - the promoters of Indian Super League today announced that the grand finale to the 2015 season will be held in the sunny, football-crazy state of Goa on December 20th, 2015.
Goa's tryst with football is well established in the country and the state is known for producing exciting footballers, many of whom are currently playing for various Hero ISL clubs. (Roberto Carlos to Play and Manage Delhi Dynamos)
Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson, Football Sports Development Limited said, "We felt it would be apt to award the ISL 2015 finale to Goa as an ode to the state's passion for football. The fun-loving, football-crazy Goa will be a perfect destination for Indian football's greatest party. Indian Super League is delighted to offer an exciting blend of football and festive spirit in celebration of the beautiful game." (Anelka to Play and Manage Mumbai City FC)
The much anticipated second season scheduled for October 3, 2015 kicks off with the opening match between defending champions Atletico de Kolkata and Chennaiyin FC in Chennai. The League stage will witness 56 games followed by a two-legged knock out round to finally culminate in Goa on December 20th 2015.
The Hero Indian Super League sparked off a football revolution in the country last year with its inaugural edition, featuring eight city franchises, international football stars, celebrated coaches and a host of Indian football talent.
Hero ISL brought Indian football to the world stage with its high-quality football taking it right to the people of India. The 10-week football extravaganza recorded 1.58 million match attendance to witness the unrivalled footballing event unfold - achieving a rare feat of League becoming the fourth largest attended football event in the world.