Odisha FC's revenge and other talking points from ISL 2023-24 GW 17

East Bengal are still in the ISL top-six race as Jamshedpur FC dropped points in this gameweek.

Game week 17 of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-2024 season saw nine teams go up against each other across five matches. The first match resulted in a victory for East Bengal followed by wins for Punjab FC, Odisha FC, and Mohun Bagan.

This week saw just one draw being played while 11 goals were scored in five games. While the top five looks pretty much settled, seven teams are fighting for the crucial sixth spot this season. On that note, let us take a look at the talking points from this week.

Mumbai City FC extended their unbeaten run against FC Goa

The game between FC Goa and Mumbai City FC has always promised drama, entertainment, and goals. The story was no different when the two sides came across each other in the Mumbai Football Arena. Mumbai City FC made a dominant start to the game while FC Goa took some time to get going.

The Islanders opened the scoring early in the second half with Vikram Partap Singh finding the back of the net in the 46th minute. FC Goa replied with a screamer from Mohammad Yasir in the 61st minute as both sides shared points. The Islanders are now unbeaten against The Gaurs in 10 matches.

Odisha FC settle scores with East Bengal

It was a night where Odisha FC were eyeing for the top spot. On the other hand, East Bengal were looking to enter the top six. The Red and Gold army began the match on the perfect note as PV Vishnu scored their fastest-ever ISL goal with just 32 seconds on the clock. The Juggernauts were stunned by this sudden strike.

Although they responded well and started firing on all cylinders. Diego Mauricio restored parity for his side with a penalty in the 40th minute before Princeton Rebello helped his side script an incredible comeback. With this win, Odisha FC have now settled scores with the Red and Golds for the Super Cup defeat in January.

Jamshedpur FC lose their first-ever ISL game under Khalid Jamil

After an unbeaten run of five games, Jamshedpur FC have finally lost an ISL game under the tutelage of Khalid Jamil. They escaped past crunch moments in a lot of games and managed to secure points until they came up against Antonio Lopez Habas’ Mohun Bagan.

The Mariners put a huge dent in Jamshedpur’s top-six aspirations with a demolishing 3-0 defeat at home. Dimitrios Petratos opened the scoring early in the game before Jason Cummings and Armando Sadiku netted their share of goals. The Red Miners tried everything in their power, but just couldn’t navigate their way past the Mariners. With this win, Mohun Bagan are now just two points away from the top spot and also have a game in hand.

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