#3 Overcoming Delhi Dynamos FC on penalties in the playoffs
Striker Belfort Kervens Fils' danced past few defenders to break the deadlock and slot into the back of the net. His goal in the playoffs helped Kerala Blasters FC carry a slender lead into the second leg against Delhi Dynamos.
Delhi star Marcelinho broke the deadlock in the 21st minute only to see the Kerala Blasters striker Ducken Nazon scored an extraordinary solo goal to regain parity in this game.
The hosts were down to 10 men when Milan Singh was sent off in the 28th minute. The aggregate lead was soon wiped off when Ruben Gonzalez Rocha scored from a set-piece to level the score during the injury time of the first half.
Kerala Blasters trio Josue Currais Prieto, Kervens Belfort and Mohammed Rafique calmly slotted the ball behind the back of the net from the penalties.
Whereas, Delhi Dynamos FC spot-kick takers Florent Malouda, Bruno Pelissari and Memo missed those to lose their tie to Kerala Blasters FC.
This saw the Kerala outfit enter into the finals, only to lose to ATK on penalties and finish as runners-up.