Churchill Brothers played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at home against Inter Kashi in Goa on Sunday, keeping them in front in the I-League title race. As it stands, Churchill Brothers holds a two-point advantage and could win their third title, a first since 2013. The team finishing at the top of the table will also secure promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL). (More Football News)
Inter Kashi Situation
Inter Kashi's fate in the I-League title race remains uncertain as the team is currently on 36 points, which places them outside the top three. The team, however, is holding onto hope that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will overturn their January 13 loss to Namdhari FC, a match they lost 2-1.
Inter Kashi filed a protest after claiming that Namdhari had fielded an ineligible player, and the matter is now pending with the AIFF appeals committee. If the AIFF rules in Kashi바카라™s favor and awards them the three points, the club would move up to 39 points, level with Churchill Brothers.
However, even if Inter Kashi is awarded the three points, their hopes of winning the title would still hinge on other results. They would need to defeat their final opponent and hope Churchill Brothers lose their own match to Real Kashmir.
The AIFF바카라™s verdict, expected after the season concludes, will determine whether Inter Kashi has a realistic chance to secure their first-ever I-League title, but for now, their future in the competition remains in limbo.
I-League: Who Are In The Title Race?
After 21 matches, three teams remain in the title race with one gameweek left:
Churchill Brothers 바카라“ 39 points
Gokulam Kerala 바카라“ 37 points
Real Kashmir 바카라“ 36 points
How Can Each Team Win The I-League?
Churchill Brothers needs just a point in their final match against Real Kashmir.
Gokulam Kerala must win their final match against Dempo and hope Churchill loses to Kashmir.
Real Kashmir needs to beat Churchill Brothers and hope Gokulam Kerala doesn바카라™t win their final game.
What Happens If Teams Finish Level On Points?
In the event that teams finish level on points, they will be separated using the Head-to-Head (H2H) criteria.
Who Does It Favour In The H2H Criteria?
If Churchill Brothers and Gokulam Kerala finish level on 40 points, Churchill will win the title due to a superior H2H record, having beaten Gokulam twice this season.
If Churchill and Real Kashmir finish level on 39 points, Kashmir will need to beat Churchill by a margin of 3-0 or more to win on H2H record.
