The Indian Super League 2019-20 enters its first international break of the new season, with all clubs having played four matches each. Needless to say, FC Goa and NorthEast United’s unbeaten run have made the competition riveting, while individual performances have only escalated fans’ craving for more. But then again, ATK, with a blistering run of form, acquire the top spot in the standings.
As many as 52 goals have been scored in 20 games, which means the tournament averages 2.6 goals per games. But as they say, football is not only goals. There are several attributes which make this sport a sheer treat to the eye. Having said that, we’ve forked out some of the best moments from the tournament so far. So just sit back and enjoy!
IMPRESSIVE TRICKS
What we have here for you is absolute composure. Despite being the last line of defence, Rahul Bheke’s ice-cool approach kept his team, Bengaluru FC out of danger.
Did you see that coming? @choudharyfar8 certainly didn’t!
Excellent piece of skill from @RahulBheke! #ISLMoments #HeroISL #JAMBEN #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 3, 2019
Pace, flair and an ability to deal with tight situations describe Kerala Blasters’ Rahul KP here. Just imagine the feeling if that had gone in.
Lovely piece of skill from @KeralaBlasters‘ goalscorer Rahul KP #HYDKER #ISLMoments #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 2, 2019
In doing what you’re about to see, you need a telepathic conveyance with your teammate, and NorthEast United’s Maximiliano Barreiro did it to perfection. Sad about the end result though.
Great dummy and shot from Maximiliano Barreiro but @nawaz_nao kept @FCGoaOfficial in the game with a crucial save! #ISLMoments #NEUGOA #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 1, 2019
Kerala’s young protégé, Sahal Abdul Samad made quite in impact last season, and it is fair to say the only way from here is up. Smooth as a whistle from the 22-year-old.
Silky smooth skills from @sahal_samad! ✨#ISLMoments #KERMUM #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), October 24, 2019
BRILLIANT SAVES
Strong hand there from NorthEast United FC’s custodian, Subhasish Roy. His vision was blocked, but his anticipation wasn’t.
Subhasish Roy was in stunning form tonight! #ISLMoments #NEUGOA #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 1, 2019
What really can you say about Bengaluru FC’s Gurpreet Singh Sandhu? Have a look at this save and we’ll just leave it up to you.
Lightning-fast strike, lightning-fast save! ⚡ @GurpreetGK with a good save against Mobashir Rahman’s shot!
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Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 3, 2019
Another masterclass from Subhasish. David de Gea, are you watching?
Subhasish Roy makes up for the previous mistake with this incredible double save!
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Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 1, 2019
They say keepers need to make themselves big in one-on-one situations. How about that for a save from Jamshedpur’s Subrata Paul.
Nothing could get past @THESUBRATAPAUL tonight! #ISLMoments #JAMBEN #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 3, 2019
Now that we’re aware of his one-on-one technique, how about having a look at his reflex save.
Reflexes ⚡
The veteran @THESUBRATAPAUL has pulled off some amazing saves tonight!
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Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 3, 2019
You might be wondering if there’s any other keeper in the last apart from the mentioned three. Well, how can we not include this from Subhasish?
Subhasish flies to @NEUtdFC‘s rescue! ✈
A stunning save to deny @OdishaFC‘s @carlosdelgado90.
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Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), October 26, 2019
Sweet strike here from Choudhary, but what about the save from Gurpreet?
UNIQUE CELEBRATIONS
The joy of scoring a last-minute equalizer is unparalleled, to say the least, something FC Goa’s Manvir Singh experienced to the tee.
That feeling when you’ve just scored a last-minute equaliser!@manvir_singh07 #ISLMoments #NEUGOA #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 1, 2019
Not really sure what that means from Asamoah Gyan, but it is fun to watch, isn’t it?
.@NEUtdFC equalise, and the trademark @ASAMOAH_GYAN3 celebration is on show!
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Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 1, 2019
Just mute the audio and imagine a South American commentator commentating the goal. Wouldn’t it be “Chermiti Chermiti Chermiti Chermiti Chermiti…”?
A goal on his debut and a for the ! @Chermiti9N #ISLMoments #KERMUM #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), October 24, 2019
Wait! Is anybody going to ask where that player jumped off?
❤@RoyKrishna21
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Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), October 25, 2019
That feeling of scoring your first goal of the season.
An absolute thunderbolt from @chetrisunil11 ⚡
What a way to score your first #HeroISL goal of the season! #BENCHE #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 10, 2019
PUTTING THE BODY ON THE LINE
Speaking of putting your body on the line, how about that for a block?
Defensive tutorial on display here
Strong right hand from @nawaz_nao and a goal-saving tackle from Fall!
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Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), November 1, 2019
If defending is an art, then FC Goa’s Seriton Fernandes is Picasso of it.
tackle by the Hero of the Match #GOACHE #ISLMoments #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), October 23, 2019
The challenge from Joyner Lourenco was so good that not even a single Odisha player appealed against it.
Heart-in-the-mouth moment for @JamshedpurFC #ISLMoments #JFCODI #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), October 22, 2019
THE SHOW-STEALER
We don’t want to comment on this. Why don’t you try a hand?
Describe this moment in three emojis! ♂ #ISLMoments #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove #JFCODI
Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague), October 22, 2019
Feature image courtesy: Twitter / @IndSuperLeague