(Football news) Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) has announced the schedule for the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 semi-finals and final. The first-leg semi-finals will be played on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. The return legs are supposed to be on Tuesday, March 15 and Wednesday, March 16. The Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa will be hosting the Hero ISL Final on Sunday, March 20.
In one of the most competitive seasons of ISL, nine teams still have a chance to advance into the semi-finals. Season 2021-22 has been the most closely fought ISL so far with only 19 points gap between the current top-placed team, Hyderabad FC (29) and NorthEast United FC (10), in 11th. The 'Away Goal' rule will not be in place during the semi-finals this time. Teams with the highest goal aggregate in their respective two-legged ties will advance to the final.
The league phase will finish on March 7. The team finishing on top of the table will be crowned winners of the League Shield which will give the team a direct group-stage entry into the AFC Champions League next season.
Hero ISL 2021-22 Semi-Finals and Final dates:
Friday, March 11 – Semi-final 1 – 1st leg
Saturday, March 12 – Semi-final 2 – 1st leg
Tuesday, March 15 – Semi-final 1 – 2nd leg
Wednesday, March 16 – Semi-final 2 – 2nd leg
Sunday, March 20 – Final
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