Matchweek 11 of the Indian Super League (ISL) delivered exhilarating fixtures. Bengaluru FC steered past Kerala Blasters FC in the southern rivalry, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Punjab FC, FC Goa, and East Bengal FC continued their winning runs.

This matchweek began with the Gaurs’ 2-0 away win against Hyderabad FC. The following game saw Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC share points after an engaging battle in Bhubaneswar.

Three out of the next four games ended in a 2-0 scoreline where Punjab FC, East Bengal FC, and Mohun Bagan SG emerged victorious against Mohammedan Sporting Club, Chennaiyin FC, and NorthEast United FC, respectively. The Blues continued their home dominance against the Blasters in the penultimate fixture of matchweek 11.

As matchweek 11 draws to a close, let's take a closer look at the players who stood out in a 4-3-3 formation.

Goalkeeper

Vishal Kaith (Mohun Bagan SG)

Vishal Kaith recorded his sixth clean sheet of the season against NorthEast United FC, commanding the Mariners’ defensive line. Kaith made five saves against the Highlanders, denying close-range efforts from Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Nestor Albiach.

Defenders

Asish Rai (Mohun Bagan SG)

Asish Rai recorded two assists against NorthEast United FC in Mohun Bagan SG’s 2-0 away victory. The defender, who was named 'Player of the Match,' registered multiple goal contributions in an ISL match for the first time.

Odei Onaindia (FC Goa)

Odei Onaindia has been a stalwart at the Gaurs’ defence line with his leadership skills and smart interceptions, helping Manolo Marquez win his 100th league game against his former club Hyderabad FC. The Spanish defender played a crucial role alongside Sandesh Jhingan to register back-to-back clean sheets for FC Goa.

Onaindia made four blocks against the Yellow and Black, the joint-highest such tally by any player in a single game in the ongoing season.

Tom Aldred (Mohun Bagan SG)

Tom Aldred played a crucial role in Mohun Bagan SG’s defensive line in the absence of Alberto Rodriguez and Subhasish Bose, who missed the game due to suspension. The Australian defender won three tackles and completed 24 accurate passes against the Highlanders.

Naorem Roshan Singh (Bengaluru FC)

Naorem Roshan Singh had a dynamic presence on Bengaluru FC’s left flank with his quick overlapping runs and sharp positioning. The versatile full-back completed eight successful passes against the Blasters, playing a pivotal role in the Blues’ dominant triumph in the Southern rivalry.

Midfielders

Manvir Singh (Mohun Bagan SG)

With his left-footed splendid strike against the Highlanders, Manvir Singh broke the deadlock for the Mariners in Mohun Bagan SG’s clinical 2-0 victory in Guwahati. This marked Singh’s fourth goal against NorthEast United FC in league history.

Yoell van Nieff (Mumbai City FC)

Yoell van Nieff played an anchoring role in Mumbai City FC’s midfield with his build-up play and abilities to thwart the opponent’s countermoves. With the Islanders playing out a goalless draw against the Kalinga Warriors, Petr Kratky’s men are winless in their last two away fixtures in the ongoing season.

Liston Colaco (Mohun Bagan SG)

Liston Colaco registered his ninth goal against NorthEast United FC with his right-footed strike from the edge of the box in the 71st minute. Colaco attempted 10 dribbles against the Highlanders, making it just the second instance of him attempting 10+ dribbles in an ISL game.

Forwards

Ryan Williams (Bengaluru FC)

Ryan Williams scored the second goal in Bengaluru FC’s 4-2 victory over the Blasters with his phenomenal left-footed strike, after setting up the first for his captain. With that, the Australian forward recorded back-to-back goals in their home matches against NorthEast United FC and Kerala Blasters FC.

Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC) - Captain

Chhetri scored a sublime hat-trick against Kerala Blasters FC, marking his third hat-trick in the ISL, the joint second-highest such tally by any player in the league. At 40y 126d, Chhetri became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in league history. Chhetri has now scored 10 goals against Kerala Blasters FC, the most by any player against the Yellow Army; in fact, this is Chhetri’s outright highest goal tally against any opponent in the league.

Luka Majcen (Punjab FC)

Luka Majcen opened the scoring for Punjab FC in their 2-0 victory over Mohammedan SC, a win that saw the Shers climb to third place in the league table. With this goal, Majcen became the leading goal contributor for Punjab FC in the ISL, with 13 goals and four assists, surpassing Madih Talal.

Coach: Jose Molina (Jose Molina)

Jose Molina’s Mohun Bagan SG recorded their third league double over NorthEast United FC in the ISL, their joint-most against any single opponent. The Mariners stretched their unbeaten run to the seventh match, finding their spot at the summit of the points table with 23 points from 10 games.

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