Margao: FC Goa thrashed defending champions ATK 5-1 here on Wednesday to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the fourth edition of the Indian Super League. Goa's win also meant Kerala Blasters were eliminated from the semifinal race.
The win took FC Goa to fourth place in the 10-team league with 27 points from 17 games. They meet Jamshedpur FC in their final league match on Sunday. The winners will seal a place in the last-four. If the match ends in a draw Goa will advance even if Blasters win their final match against Bengaluru FC on Thursday since they have a better head-to-head record. Goa had beaten Blasters in both their fixtures.
Bengaluru, FC Pune City and Chennaiyin FC have booked their spots in the semifinals.