Indian Super League 2019

ISL (Indian Super League) 2019

Question: Name the winner of the first edition of the Indian Super League Championship 2019?
(a) Bengaluru FC
(b) Goa
(c) Jamshedpur
(d) Pune city
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • Sunil Chhetri led Bengaluru FC side scripted history as they won their maiden Indian Super League (ISL), 2019 after defeating FC Goa by a goal at the Mumbai Football Arena on 17th March, 2019.
  • Defender Rahul Bheke scored a stunning header at the 117th minute, in the second half of extra time for the winner from a set-piece.
  • The match was evenly contested for the majority of the game but a red card to Goa’s Ahmed Jahouh at the 106th minute gave Bengaluru an advantage, on which they capitalized successfully.

Abhinav Mishra

Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bengaluru-fc-crowned-isl-champions-for-first-time-119031700746_1.html
https://www.india.com/sports/isl-final-2019-sunil-chhetri-led-bengaluru-fc-lifts-maiden-indian-super-league-title-after-defeating-fc-goa-1-0-3605537/