ISL Fantasy: Highest point scorers from Matchweek 8
There are some surprise names on this list.
Fantasy managers had high hopes from their preferred players this season in matchweek 8 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. There were six games played in this matchweek and all of the games had some high-quality football on display. As the matchweek ended, fantasy managers were delighted to see their players gain valuable points to help their teams move up the rankings.
From incredibly tight matches to games full of goals, this matchweek was as exciting as ever. There were a total of 21 goals scored in this matchweek with an average of 3.5 goals per game. Kerala Blasters FC were the only team to play twice in this matchweek.
Now without further ado, let's discover the top five fantasy scorers from matchweek 8:
NandhaKumar Sekar (East Bengal FC) - 12 points
With two goals to add to the already convincing East Bengal FC performance against NorthEast United FC, NandhaKumar became the joint highest fantasy scorer for this matchweek.
The forward netted two goals in the 62nd and 81st minute of the game to help his side get the victory and also help fantasy managers amass important points for their teams.
Dimitrios Diamantakos (Kerala Blasters FC) - 12 points
Dimi's historic brace against Chennaiyin FC sees him take home the @1xBatSporting Fans' Player of the Match! 👏⚽#KBFCCFC #KBFC #KeralaBlasters pic.twitter.com/UfaDuQL8xH
— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) December 1, 2023
The Greek forward scored two goals in the game against Chennaiyin FC to become the joint-highest point scorer of matchweek 8. However, despite his good performance, Kerala Blasters FC drew the game.
He netted in the 11th minute and the 59th minute of the game. His goals helped fantasy managers amass valuable points for their teams.
Asish Rai (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) - 11 points
Relive Asish Rai’s sensational strike vs Hyderabad FC, our @1xBatSporting Skill of the Match for #HFCMBSG! 🔥
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) December 5, 2023
Watch ISL 2023-24 LIVE on Sports 18, VH1 & JioCinema!#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন #ISL10 #LetsFootball #ISLonJioCinema #ISLonSports18 pic.twitter.com/5vXI4DpJ15
The Mohan Bagan Super Giant defender scored a vital goal against Hyderabad FC to become the third highest points scorer of matchweek 8.
He scored during the stoppage time in the second half of the game and contributed significantly to fantasy managers winning valuable points for their teams.
Kwame Peprah (Kerala Blasters FC) - 11 points
𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙊𝙁 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙔! 😃⚽
— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) December 1, 2023
Kwame Peprah gets off the mark in 🟡🔵 with a wonderful strike against Chennaiyin FC ⚡#KBFCCFC #KBFC #KeralaBlasters pic.twitter.com/RxlhvppKNc
The Ghanian forward scored in Kerala Blasters FC's 3-3 draw against Chennaiyin FC in this matchweek. His goal and his positive performance helped him become the fourth-highest fantasy points scorer in this matchweek.
He opened his account in India with his 38th-minute goal and helped fantasy managers move up the rankings with valuable points for their teams.
Brendan Hamill (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) - 11 points
⚡️The Thor Impact ⚡️
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) December 4, 2023
Brendan Hamill’s 85th minute goal to break the deadlock is our @honda2wheelerin Impactful Moment of the Match! 🔥
Watch ISL 2023-24 live on Sports 18, VH1 & JioCinema!#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন #ISL10 #LetsFootball #ISLonJioCinema #ISLonSports18 pic.twitter.com/CuWlzMomlM
The Australian defender scored the first of two goals to defeat Hyderabad FC. His defensive masterclass and well-taken goal made him the fifth highest points scorer of matchweek 8.
He scored in the 85th minute of the game. It was also his first goal of this season. His goal contributed to valuable points for fantasy managers in this matchweek.