Sunil Chhetri (right) was Mumbai City FC’s leading goal-scorer last season. (Inset) CK Vineeth

Before November 7 this year, Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) had to be content seeing themselves occupy the penultimate position in the points table of this season’s Indian Super League (ISL). But the very next day began a utopian rise — one that had Kannur-born CK Vineeth written all over it. Vineeth joined his teammates on November 8 after completing a fairytale run at Bengaluru FC (BFC) in the AFC Cup, and immediately made an impact. His three goals, both late winners, from two appearances this season, have elevated the Blasters from the seventh spot to the top four. KBFC now fancy a strong chance of qualifying for the semis.