Italian legend Alessandro del Piero scored his first goal of the Indian Super League (ISL) to inspire Delhi Dynamos overturn a two-goal deficit to force a 2-2 draw against Chennaiyin FC in an enthralling contest here Tuesday.
The draw meant that Delhi have to depend on the result of other matches having managed 18 points from 14 points. Leaders Chennaiyin FC ended their group assignments with 23 points from 14 matches.
The result of Wednesday's Atletico de Kolkata vs FC Goa match will decide which four teams qualify for the playoffs.
Chennai got off to a great start, going 2-0 ahead through Bruno Pelissari (16th minute) and Jeje Lalpekhlua (28th). Delhi came back into the contest through Del Piero's superb free-kick in the 53rd minute and Hans Mulder's shot from outside the area in the 88th minute.
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