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The 2013–14 I-League (known as the Airtel I-League for sponsorship reasons) was the seventh season of the I-League, the top-tier Indian professional league for football clubs, since its establishment in 2007. The season began on 21 September 2013, and ended on 28 April 2014.
Churchill Brothers were the defending champions, having won their second I-League title in the previous season.[1]
On 21 April 2014, Bengaluru FC were crowned champions with one game remaining, winning their first ever I-League title by defeating Dempo 2–4 at Fatorda Stadium. Bengaluru FC also created history by becoming the first team ever to win the I-League title in its debut season.[2] On 28 April 2014, Mohammedan were relegated from the I-League when Churchill Brothers defeated Salgaocar 2–1, and hence survived relegation. Churchill Brothers also avoided being the first defending champions to be relegated.[3]
During the season, Maria Rebello became the first woman referee internationally to officiate in a country's premier league match when she officiated in Pune vs Shillong Lajong on 8 March 2014.[4]
Teams
A total of 13 teams are currently registered to start the new season. Ten clubs from the previous campaign, two promoted sides from the 2013 I-League 2nd Division and one new expansion team.
Rangdajied United as champions and Mohammedan as runners-up secured direct promotion from the 2nd Division.
United Sikkim and Air India were relegated, although Air India would not have been given a licence to compete in this edition after failing to fulfill the AIFF criteria. This same fate happened to ONGC who have also been left out of the coming season.
Mumbai Tigers was accepted into the league on 27 May 2013 but later withdrew citing unavoidable circumstances with only 20 days left into the start of the new season.[5][6]
Bengaluru was also accepted into the league and is based in Bangalore. One other consortium from Kerala, whose leading company is Eagles FC, also expressed interest in joining the league. It was also announced in late May that English club Queens Park Rangers also expressed interest but look to be prepared to enter for the 2014–15 season.[7]
On 29 August 2013, the AIFF decided to shut down Pailan Arrows and withdraw them from the coming season.[8] The league committee also announced in May 2013 to use a Conference Model, the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. The top-four from each Conference would advance to play the final round. But this was later dropped.[9]
On 20 September 2013, it was announced that the largest cellular service provider in India, Airtel, will be the title sponsor of I-League for the 2013–14 season.[10]
Venues and locations
Personnel and kits
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Transfers
Managerial changes
- 1. Template:Note Rangdajied United, during the 2013 I-League 2nd Division, were under the control of their General Secretary, Karsing Kurbah.[29]
Foreign players
Restricting the number of foreign players strictly to four per team, including a slot for a player from AFC countries. A team could use four foreign players on the field during each game including at least one player from the AFC country.
- Template:Note Foreign players who left their clubs midway or after first half of the season.
League table
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Results
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Season statistics
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Top scorers
Top Indian Scorers
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Hat-tricks
| Player | Club | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:Flagicon Kalu Ogba | Sporting Goa | Shillong Lajong | 5—1 | 14 December 2013 |
| Template:Flagicon Tolgay Özbey 4 | Dempo | Churchill Brothers | 4—1 | 28 March 2014 |
| Template:Flagicon Yusif Yakubu | Mumbai | Churchill Brothers | 4—2 | 13 April 2014 |
| Template:Flagicon Cornell Glen | Shillong Lajong | Mohammedan | 5—4 | 16 April 2014 |
4 Player scored 4 goals
Disciplinary
- File:Red card.svg Most red cards (2)
- File:Yellow card.svg Most yellow cards (7)
- File:Yellow card.svg File:Red card.svg Worst disciplinary record (2 red cards & 5 yellow cards)
Fair play
The Fair Play qualities of the participating teams and which are pertinent to the spectators will be evaluated using the FIFA Fair Play evaluation form.[33] Salgaocar led the Fair Play rankings at the end of the season.[34]
| Rank | Team | Games | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salgaocar | 24 | 1904.643 |
| 2 | United SC | 24 | 1850.357 |
| 3 | Rangdajied United | 24 | 1841.429 |
| 4 | Mumbai | 24 | 1839.286 |
| 5 | Dempo | 24 | 1824.286 |
| 6 | Bengaluru FC | 24 | 1816.571 |
| 7 | East Bengal | 24 | 1813.514 |
| 8 | Shillong Lajong | 24 | 1797.143 |
| 9 | Mohun Bagan | 24 | 1788.214 |
| 10 | Pune | 24 | 1760.357 |
| 11 | Mohammedan | 24 | 1744.286 |
| 12 | Sporting Goa | 24 | 1719.286 |
| 13 | Churchill Brothers | 24 | 1672.071 |
Average attendance
Average attendance at the various clubs were as follows:[35][36]
| Rank | Team | Average attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohun Bagan | 17,068 |
| 2 | Shillong Lajong | 11,308 |
| 3 | East Bengal | 8,667 |
| 4 | Rangdajied United | 7,687 |
| 5 | Mohammedan | 7,083 |
| 6 | Bengaluru FC | 7,038 |
| 7 | Pune | 2,586 |
| 8 | Dempo | 2,542 |
| 9 | Churchill Brothers | 2,450 |
| 10 | Salgaocar | 2,421 |
| 11 | United SC | 2,250 |
| 12 | Sporting Goa | 1,608 |
| 13 | Mumbai | 321 |
| League Average | 5618 |
Awards
AIFF Awards
All India Football Federation awarded the following awards for the I-League season, voted by all the captains and the coaches of all the participating clubs.[37]
- Best player of I-League: Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC)
- Best goalkeeper of I-League: Karanjit Singh (Salgaocar)
- Best defender of I-League: John Johnson (Bengaluru FC)
- Best midfielder of I-League: Douhou Pierre (Pune)
- Best forward of I-League: Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC)
- Best referee of I-League: Pratap Singh
- Best assistant referee of I-League: Sapan Kennedy
FPAI Awards
Football Player's Association of India awarded the following award for the season[38]
- Indian player of the year : Template:Flagicon Balwant Singh
- Coach of the season : Template:Flagicon Ashley Westwood
- Young player of the season : Template:Flagicon Alwyn George
- Foreign player of the season : Template:Flagicon Daryl Duffy
- Fans player of the season : Template:Flagicon Boithang Haokip
Number of teams by state
| State | No. of teams | Teams | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 4 | East Bengal | Kolkata |
| Mohammedan | |||
| Mohun Bagan | |||
| United SC | |||
| Goa | 4 | Dempo | Panaji |
| Sporting Goa | |||
| Churchill Brothers | Salcette | ||
| Salgaocar | Vasco da Gama | ||
| Meghalaya | 2 | Rangdajied United | Shillong |
| Shillong Lajong | |||
| Maharashtra | 2 | Mumbai | Mumbai |
| Pune | Pune | ||
| Karnataka | 1 | Bengaluru FC | Bangalore |
References
- ↑ Churchill Brothers are I-League champions 2012/13. All India Football Federation. Retrieved 7 May 2013.Template:Dead link
- ↑ Bengaluru FC crowned champions on I-League debut. The Times of India(21 April 2014).
- ↑ Mohammedan Sporting relegated from I-League. Goal.com(28 April 2014).
- ↑ O Maria! Meet the Global trendsetter. I-League(1 April 2014). Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- ↑ AIFF gives green signal to JSW and Mumbai Tigers, revamps I-League to Conference Model. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ↑ Mumbai Tigers pull out of I-League. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ↑ QPR keen to participate in the I-League from the 2014–15 season. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ AIFF decide to shut down Pailan Arrows. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ↑ AIFF's Emergency Committee meets in New Delhi. All India Football Federation. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ↑ Airtel roped in as I-League's title sponsor. The Times of India.
- ↑ Bengaluru FC’s Home Support: Their 12th man!, Munjunath, Akash.
- ↑ JSW appoint Ashley Westwood as their coach. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ↑ Dempo SC bids farewell to Armando Colaco. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- ↑ Arthur Papas signs three year deal as Dempo SC coach. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ↑ 'I’m not leaving East Bengal for money' – Trevor Morgan, Mohan, Srinivasan. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ↑ Marcos Falopa joins East Bengal as head coach. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ↑ Sanjoy Sen resigns as Mohammedan coach. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ↑ Mohammedan appoint Moshood as new head coach. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ↑ Pune FC to part ways with Coach Derrick after four successful years. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
- ↑ Pune FC seal Dutch coach Mike Snoei. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- ↑ Delhi's Kashyap to coach Rangdajied. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Derrick Pereira confirms decision to join Salgaocar for next season. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Struggling East Bengal try Colaco luck. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 MDSP Appoint Sanjoy Sen As New Coach. I-League. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ↑ Dutchman Eelco Schattorie is no longer United SC coach, resigns from his post!. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ United SC sign Waheed in place of Ranty. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ Rangdajied United Part Ways With Santosh Kashyap(21 February 2014). Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ↑ New Coach Hering Shangpliang Begins Rangdajied Reign With Win Over Bengaluru FC(1 March 2014). Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ↑ Rangdajied United FC qualify for I-League 1st division. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ↑ Mohammedan Sporting sign Taro Hasegawa to complete their foreign contingent. Goal.com(14 February 2014).
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Ranty Martins joins Rangdajied. The Hindu(17 February 2014).
- ↑ Players — I-League. Soccerway. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ↑ I-League 2013–14 regulations. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ↑ Airtel I-League FairPlay Points Table.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Important decisions taken in the meeting(14 May 2014). Retrieved 15 May 2014.
- ↑ Balwant Singh named Indian Player of the Year and more from the FPAI Indian Football Awards(29 April 2014).
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