Talking points from ISL 2023-24 Gameweek 11

Debutants Punjab FC won their first ever ISL game this matchweek.

It was an eventful week in the 2023-24 season of the Indian Super League. All twelve teams participated in Gameweek 11 and produced some mind blowing performances. And not just that, it was also an historic week in Indian Football in many ways.

17 goals were scored across seven matches. Gameweek 11 saw just two draws while the other games resulted in five teams picking up big wins. On that note, let us take a look at the top three talking points from the week gone by.

Punjab FC clinch their first ever ISL win

The Indian Super League’s latest entrants Punjab FC created history with their first ever win in the Indian top flight. Punjab got the better of Chennaiyin FC and pulled off a hard fought 1-0 victory at the JLN Stadium in New Delhi.

It was a result of all the hard work that they have put in ever since making a switch to the ISL. French midfielder Madih Talal used his supernatural powers and scored a goal straight from heavens from a tight angle and handed his side their first ever win in the ISL.

Mohun Bagan’s undefeated run comes to an end

Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s undefeated run was brought to an end by the defending league shield winner Mumbai City FC. The Mariners had a very tough night in the city of dreams as all their hard work was undone by the Islanders.

They opened the scoring with Jason Cummings scoring in the first half, but Mumbai inspired a second half comeback with Greg Steward and Bipin Singh scoring two goals. Moreover, the Mariners were handed their second consecutive defeat by FC Goa on Saturday.

Seven red cards in Mumbai City – Mohun Bagan game

Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s defeat against Mumbai City FC was not the only highlight of the game between the two sides. The game also witnessed a record breaking seven red cards as Mumbai pulled off a dramatic win at the Arena. It all began with Akash Mishra getting an early red followed by Asish Rai, Liston Colaco and Greg Stewart. 

And the post match angers resulted in Vikram Partap SIngh, Rahul Bheke and Hector Yuste getting their marching orders. Liston Colaco has been handed a four match ban while Akash Mishra and Greg Stewart have been handed a three match ban by the AIFF disciplinary committee. The other players will face just one game suspension.

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