ISL match week 7 review: Celebrations, curses and a comedy of errors

If this week in the ISL were a sitcom, it would have everything: suspense, accidental comedy, a bit of romance (for the beautiful game) and a few head-scratching moments that make you wonder if the teams got their scripts mixed up.

In summary, the week gone by was one where some teams seemed more focused on all else but scoring, while others overachieved and then some!

Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs. Hyderabad FC: Fireworks but not of the fun kind

Did the Hyderabad players think they were still riding high from their glorious 4-0 demolition of the other Kolkata club?

Because it sure looked like they brought that same misplaced confidence into this match against Mohun Bagan.

After last week’s explosive 4-0 win, Hyderabad must have mistaken the Kolkata clubs for interchangeable firecrackers.

They showed up to face Mohun Bagan like they had already clinched the victory.

Spoiler alert: they had not.

Manvir Singh and Subhasish Bose netted two swift goals, showing Hyderabad how it's done.

Meanwhile, Hyderabad’s comeback attempt was about as effective as lighting sparklers in a downpour, and they left the field looking like party crashers who didn’t even get a slice of the cake.

Punjab FC vs. Chennaiyin FC: Second-half shenanigans

In a match as dizzying as a carnival ride, Punjab FC took Chennaiyin FC for a spin with a 3-2 comeback after trailing for an entire half.

Wilmar Jordan Gil kicked things off with an early goal for Chennaiyin, who probably thought the celebrations were due at halftime.

But in a plot twist, Punjab decided the second half was their cue, with Luka Majcen pulling off a two-minute brace that had spectators questioning if they had walked into a magic show.

Chennaiyin ended up with the confetti—just no party to throw it at.

FC Goa vs. Bengaluru FC: Blues take a snooze!

The 'invincible' Bengaluru FC arrived in Goa looking like they were heading into into a 'little league' game instead of a professional football match.

FC Goa, with Armando Sadiku at the helm, took full advantage, serving up a 3-0 fare to snap Bengaluru’s winning streak.

Sadiku seemed to take great pleasure in slicing through Bengaluru’s defense like a knife through butter, while the visitors fumbled around like they had forgotten their way back home.

One can only hope that Goa’s salty breeze gave them some form of clarity.

NorthEast United vs. Odisha FC: Alaaeddine doesn’t need a genie

NorthEast United’s Alaaeddine Ajaraie put on a dazzling show against Odisha FC in a 3-2 thriller that had fans checking for his magic carpet on the sidelines.

Odisha tried to stage a comeback, but Ajaraie kept waving his wand, leaving Odisha’s defense as bewildered as a child watching a rabbit being pulled out of a hat.

By the end, NorthEast had pocketed their points, and Odisha was left wondering when their genie-in-a-bottle moment was going to arrive.

Mumbai City vs. Kerala Blasters: Celebrations gone wrong!

Mumbai City FC dominated Kerala Blasters 4-2, turning their home ground into a playground.

But the real story? Kwame Peprah’s red-card-worthy celebration.

After equalizing, Peprah whipped off his shirt in pure joy—only to remember he was already on a yellow card.

The ensuing red left Kerala vulnerable, and Mumbai capitalized, with Nathan Rodrigues and captain Lallianzuala Chhangte sealing the deal.

The Blasters might want to remind their players that sometimes, keeping your shirt on is the key to success.

Jamshedpur FC vs. Chennaiyin FC: Five times, just to be sure

If Chennaiyin’s 5-1 win over Jamshedpur taught us anything, it is that some teams take longer to catch on.

In gifting Chennaiyin an own goal to start the show, Jamshedpur’s defense was more generous than a grandparent at Christmas.

And by the time Connor Shields scored, Jamshedpur’s backline had abandoned any pretense of resistance.

Javi Hernandez managed a late penalty, but it was clear: Jamshedpur were fed on a 101 diet of 'how not to defend'.

This week’s ISL matches were a spectacular showcase on how celebrations can turn calamitous, defenses-turned-swiss cheese, and a few unexpected underdog victories.

Here’s hoping the coming weeks bring less drama—and perhaps fewer red cards for the overenthusiastic.