AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: After three wins on the trot, FC Goa will like to seal their top four spot with another against league leaders Chennaiyin FC when they meet in the latter’s backyard on Friday.

The hosts have not missed the services of Elano and John Stiven Mendoza too much as they have managed to retain their top billing despite their absence. The addition of former AC Milan legend Alessandro Nesta will bolster their defence.

Chennai and Goa are the two most attacking teams in the Hero Indian Super League. The home side have netted 21 times in 12 games while Goa have 17 goals to their credit.

Zico’s team however have more shots (180-166), shots on target (108-88), crosses (200-160) and passes (3661-3377) than Marco Materazzi’s side. They will take hope from these statistics to avenge their loss in the first leg.

A win for Chennai will see them reach an unassailable 25 points to finish on top. Goa can close the gap to just one point with a win and will harbour hopes of usurping them when they take on Atlético de Kolkata in their final match. A draw will mean that Goa get to 19 points while Chennai will be on 23. With favourable results in their games, Kolkata could then leapfrog both these teams.

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