I-League 2023-24: Team of the Week for GW 10

Individual brilliancy sealed a lot of fortunes in this I-League gameweek.

In the 10th week of competition, notable displays of excellence were observed among both top-ranked and bottom-ranked teams. Additionally, several surprising outcomes unfolded during this period of play. 

The match that stood out the most was the one between TRAU and Inter Kashi, during which TRAU emerged victorious, securing their first win of the season in the I-League. Currently, Mohammedan SC lead the table with 23 points from nine games, closely followed by Sreenidi Deccan with 20 points from 10 games played thus far.

In this article, we will take a look at the players who made it to the team of the week with their performances in the 10th week of play.

GK – Md Rafique Ali (TRAU)

Rafique displayed remarkable agility during the assault from the opponent and his swift reflexes successfully prevented the ball from reaching the goal in the match against Inter Kashi.

RB – Joe Zoherliana (Aizawl FC)

Zoherliana appeared to be energized during his time on the field. He not only delivered at the backline, but also managed to find the back of the net with a goal.

CB – Shaher Saheen (Real Kashmir)

Saheen performed admirably in the defensive role during the match against Gokulam Kerala. His precise one-touch clearances effectively prevented the Kerala side from posing a threat to his team’s goalmouth.

CB – Eli Sabia (Sreenidi Deccan)

Eli Sabia displayed exceptional defensive skills during the match against Delhi FC. While the team had some moments of vulnerability in their defensive efforts, Sabia remained consistently engaged and never appeared out of position.

LB – Abhay Gurung (Delhi FC)

Although Delhi lost the match against Sreenidi Deccan due to an own goal by Bali Gagandeep, Abhay displayed exceptional defensive skills. His focus on the ball, timely tackles, and precise clearances were remarkable.

RM – Gnohere Krizo (Real Kashmir)

Krizo scored a pair of goals during the match against Gokulam Kerala, making a significant contribution to his team’s crucial victory in the I-League. Additionally, he demonstrated his ability to intercept the ball in the final third, creating numerous opportunities for his team.

CM – Faisal Ali (Churchill Brothers)

Faisal demonstrated impressive dribbling skills in the forward position and successfully scored two goals within the first 15 minutes of the match. This outstanding performance helped Churchill Brothers to take the lead and ultimately secure victory with two additional goals.

AM – Danish Ariham (TRAU)

Danish Ariham netted the opening goal of the game against Inter Kashi, thereby boosting his team’s morale and leading them to secure their inaugural victory of the season.

CM – Beneston Barretto (Mohammedan SC)

Barretto secured the sole goal in the match against Namdhari FC, contributing significantly to his team’s victory. The match itself was intensively contested, with Namdhari displaying a strong defensive strategy to thwart every attack from Mohammedan. Barretto’s goal played a crucial role in maintaining his team’s position at the top of the table.

LM – R Lalthanmawia (Aizawl FC)

Lalthanmawia did not manage to score any goals in their recent match; however, they did provide two assists during the game. Moreover, Lalthanmawia glanced two shots at the goal, but unfortunately, both were blocked.

ST – Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia (Aizawl FC)

The leading scorer of the ongoing I-League season once again demonstrated his value by finding the back of the net in the fourth minute of the match. Seemingly appearing out of thin air, he swiftly took a shot and successfully secured a goal.

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