ISL 2021-22: Semi-final dates announced; Final to be held in Fatorda on March 20

Fatorda (Goa), Feb 17 (IANS) The final of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 is scheduled to be held on March 20 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, the organiser of the league confirmed on Thursday.The first-leg semi-finals will be held on March 11, and March 12. The return legs are scheduled for March 15, and March 16. In one of the most closely-contested seasons of ISL, nine teams still remain in contention to advance into the Semi-finals. Season 2021-22 has been the most competitive 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 apply in the semi-finals this season. Teams with the highest goal aggregate in their respective two-legged ties will progress to the Final.The league phase ends on March 7. The team finishing on top of the table will be crowned winners of the League Shield, earning 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 legSaturday, March 12 - semi-final 2 - 1st legTuesday, March 15 - Semi-final 1 - 2nd legWednesday, March 16 - semi-final 2 - 2nd legSunday, March 20 - final
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