Chennaiyin FC edged Mumbai City FC 1 – 0 in Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Rene Mihelic grabbed the winner from the spot as his team secured a second-place finish to the league phase. It was the Slovenian’s second goal of the season and he spoke with indiansuperleague.com post-match and shared his thoughts. Here are the excerpts.

Your thoughts on the victory in your last league game?
Of course, all the time it is very nice when you finish with a win. Today we played very good, we played with a lot of players who didn’t play a lot in this season, and they showed that they are very good players and they deserve to play also. We have a very good squad you know, and everyone deserved to play in it.

How was it to play with a new set of players?
It was very good, all the players showed today that they are great players and I think we deserved these three points today.

Talk us through the penalty that led to the goal?
Yes, it was a little bit difficult. He touched the ball but thank God I scored and earned three points for us.

How much does it matter to finish second in the league?
Of course it is very important. If we’re second, we’re second best in the league. And now it’s the semi-finals, it will be like new games, new league and I’m very happy about it. I hope we go to the final.

What’s the difference in approach to a league and a semi-final match?
These two games are very difficult and important ones. But we need to enjoy the games and win the semi-finals.

Thoughts on the fandom?
Today was unbelievable, our fans are the best in the league, I’m very happy for them and for us. This is unbelievable.          

How was it to score in front of your daughter?
Today was a special day for me. She was here for the first time, so it was amazing to have Nia, my daughter around.