Indian Super League 2023-24: The Indian Super League has seen another official qualification to playoffs, as Mohan Bagan defeated fierce rivals East Bengal FC 3-1 in the derby on Sunday, March 10. FC Goa have also gone a step closer now after playing out an entertaining 3-3 draw against Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, on Monday, March 11. With this draw, FC Goa have made things pretty tough for Punjab FC, as their qualification hopes have taken a huge hit. 

Punjab FC were about to pull off an upset, as they took the lead in the 79th minute and with 10 minutes plus added time remaining, mch was expected from Punjab FC defenders, but they couldn't hold their nerves as FC Goa's resilient attack paid dividends, with substitute Carlos Martinez coming off the bench to score the all-important equaliser.

With a victory today, Punjab FC would have gone above Jamshedpur FC in the last qualification spot for AFC Champions League but will rue on their missed chances, as they are now 8th with only 3 games remaining.

 

Indian Super League 2023-24: Updated Points Table

Rank Team  Played Won Draw Lost Goal Difference Points
1 Mohun Bagan SG 17 11 3 3 +15 36
2 Mumbai City FC 18 10 6 2 +14 36
3 Odisha FC 18 10 5 3 +14 35
4 FC Goa 18 9 6 3 +9 33
5 Kerela Blasters FC 17 9 2 6 +4 29
6 Jamshedpur FC 19 5 6 8 0 21
7 Bengaluru FC 18 5 6 7 -8 21
8 Punjab FC 19 5 6 8 -7 21
9 Northeast United FC 18 4 8 6 -5 20
10 East Bengal FC 19 4 6 9 -2 18
11 Chennaiyin FC 18 5 3 10 -10 18
12 Hyderabad FC 19 1 5 13 -24 8

 

Indian Super League 2023-24: Highest Goalscorers

1. Roy Krishna (Odisha FC): 12 goals

2. Dimitrios Diamantakos (Kerela Blastersa FC): 10 goals

3. Jason Cummings (Mohun Bagan SG): 8 goals

4. Dimitri Petratos (Mohun Bagan SG): 8 goals

5. Luka Majcen (Punjab FC): 7 goals

 

Indian Super League 2023-24: Highest Assist Providers

1. Madih Talal (Punjab FC): 8 assists

2. Rafael Crivellaro (Chennaiyin FC): 6 assists

3. Mavir Singh (Mohun Bagan SG): 5 assists

4. Amey Ranawade (Odisha FC): 5 assists

5. Adrian Luna (Kerela Blasters FC): 4 assists