ISL final 2018: Chennaiyin FC beat Bengaluru FC, become two-time champions

Chennaiyin FC were crowned champions for the second time in the Indian Super League history after a valiant 3-2 comeback win against the mighty Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore, on Saturday. Sunil Chhetri opened the scoring in the ninth minute itself but a brace from Mailson Alves and a beautiful goal from Raphael Augusto ensured that the unfancied Chennaiyin lifted the title once again after 2015 when they defeated FC Goa. Miku scored a late goal but it hardly mattered in the end.

Updated on: Aug 22, 2018 12:55 PM IST

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Chennaiyin FC players receiving the ISL 2017-18 cup after wining the final of the Indian Super League between Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore on 17th March, 2018. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)

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Sunil Chhetri gave Bengaluru FC an early lead in the final. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)

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The quick opening goal was exactly what the home side needed. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)

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However, Mailson Alves equalised for Chennaiyin FC just minutes later. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)

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Mailson Alves scored again at the stroke of half-time to give Chennaiyin FC the lead. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)

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Chennaiyin FC continued to search for a third in the second half. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)

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Raphael Augusto (R) gave Chennaiyin FC that all-important third goal. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)

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Miku scored a goal in injury time to temporarily give Bengaluru FC some hope. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)

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However, Chennaiyin FC held on to win the ISL 2017-18. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)

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Chennaiyin FC became the second side after ATK to win two ISL trophies. (ISL / SPORTZPICS)