#4 Mumbai City FC
After Mumbai City’s first two seasons ended on a disappointing note, the team topped the table this year to qualify for the semi-final round. The side managed to record three home victories out of the seven fixtures that they played at the Mumbai Football Arena, drew two and lost two more.
After winning their first home game against NorthEast United, it took them a while before they won at home again. Their second was an emphatic 5-0 victory over finalists Kerala Blasters which they followed up with another victory against Chennaiyin.
#3 Delhi Dynamos
The Delhi Dynamos side was a pleasure to watch this season with its eclectic mix of experienced foreign professionals and young Indian football players. Despite the apparent apathy of Delhi’s home support, the side won three of their games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Two out of those three victories came in spectacular fashion as they first beat Chennaiyin 4-1 and Goa 5-1. Manager Gianluca Zambrotta balanced his side well to reach the semi-final stage as they drew four of the remaining home fixtures, losing none.
