The big news: Kolkata win in shootout

Atletico de Kolkata beat Kerala Blasters 4-3 on penalties to be crowned the Indian Super League champions after the match ended 1-1 in extra time on Sunday. Henrique Sereno scored for the visitors after Mohammad Rafi gave Kerala Blasters the lead.

Top goalscorer of the tournament, Iain Hume, missed from the spot and from being 0-2 down, Kolkata converted each of their last four kicks. For the Blasters, Elhadji Ndoye missed his shot as Cedric Hengbart’s attempt was saved by goalkeeper Debjit Majumder. Veteran midfielder Jewel Raja netted the winner for Kolkata, who have won the title for the second time.

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