Football
ISL Matchweek 6: Hyderabad’s surprise, Kerala's agony and East Bengal’s woes
East Bengal suffered again while Kerala Blasters endured heartbreak and Hyderabad FC served a shocker.

Diaz celebrating his goal vs KBFC (Photo credit: FSDL)
Welcome back to the wild ride that is the Indian Super League, where teams either rise like a phoenix or crumble spectacularly in front of jam-packed stadiums.
This week, we had record-breaking losses, giant-killing wins, and a few games where the 'defense' was apparently just a suggestion.
Kerala Blasters felt the love of 55,000 fans but still got steamrolled while East Bengal continued their streak of 'exquisite' losses. As for Hyderabad, they finally remembered what it felt like to win!
Let's dive into the mayhem of Matchweek 6, where subtlety took a backseat, and drama was dialed up to 11.
Odisha FC vs. East Bengal FC: The ship sinks deeper
Odisha FC handed East Bengal their sixth straight loss in a 2-1 win, making it crystal clear that the Red & Gold Brigade is aiming for a new ISL record—of consecutive losses.
Roy Krishna and Mourtada Fall were all too happy to oblige, with Krishna scoring his fourth career goal against East Bengal (at this rate, he might start asking for royalties).
Krishna’s clinical finish in the 22nd minute had East Bengal’s backline chasing shadows, while Diamantakos briefly broke his own dry spell with a penalty before half-time, just to give East Bengal fans a flicker of false hope.
The second half saw Fall leap for the kill, nodding in Jahouh’s free-kick with ease to reclaim the lead in the 69th minute.
Things went from bad to worse as East Bengal’s Provat Lakra was sent packing with a second yellow in the 76th, leaving his team down by a man and thoroughly out of luck.
Odisha walked away with three points and a win, while East Bengal slouched toward yet another loss, slowly but surely flirting with NorthEast United’s infamous record.
Chennaiyin FC vs. FC Goa: The goal that wasn't
In a 2-2 thriller that had Chennaiyin fans cheering and squinting, Daniel Chima Chukwu’s 'goal' seemed about as real as a mirage, raising eyebrows about whether it actually crossed the line.
Owen Coyle’s men were quick off the blocks, with Jordan Wilmar Gil slotting one in early, only for Udanta Singh to sneak an equalizer just before the half.
The second half saw FC Goa’s Sadiku slotting in a penalty, making him the first Gaurs player to score in five straight ISL games.
But then came Chukwu’s equalizer—or did it?
The header, debatable as ever, somehow convinced the officials, though even the Chennaiyin faithful weren’t sure they’d seen the ball fully cross the line.
This left both teams with a point and fans with several questions about goal-line technology.
Kerala Blasters FC vs. Bengaluru FC: Packed stands, empty hands
In Kochi, where the crowd swelled to an astonishing 55,000, Bengaluru FC silenced an electric stadium with a 3-1 win, snatching the Southern Derby bragging rights right from Kerala Blasters’ over-packed grasp.
Even with fans flooding in well beyond the 32,000 capacity, the Blasters couldn’t harness the home crowd’s fever pitch.
Instead, Jorge Pereyra Diaz exploited a shaky Kerala defense in the 8th minute, pressing Pritam Kotal into submission and chipping in the opener.
Kerala’s brief revival came when Jesus Jimenez converted a penalty just before half-time, leveling the score and reigniting the fans’ hopes.
But Edgar Mendez had other ideas, slotting in Bengaluru’s second in the 74th and sealing the deal in stoppage time with a long-range stunner, officially dousing the Blasters’ home fire.
NorthEast United FC vs. Jamshedpur FC: High five!
NorthEast United FC celebrated their biggest-ever ISL win in style, steamrolling a 10-man Jamshedpur FC 5-0 in Guwahati.
The Highlanders needed just five minutes to announce their intentions, with Alaaeddine Ajaraie’s sublime strike kickstarting the party.
Moments later, Mohammed Bemammer set up Ajaraie to double the lead, and Jamshedpur's day went from bad to worse as Stephen Eze saw red in the 29th minute, leaving the Red Miners grasping at straws.
Parthib Gogoi made sure the fans got their money’s worth, netting twice to become the league’s youngest double-digit scorer.
And as if 4-0 wasn’t enough, substitute Macarton Nickson added a cherry on top, with Ajaraie wrapping things up at 90 minutes.
Jamshedpur? Left speechless.
Mohammedan SC vs. Hyderabad FC: A 4-0 Blowout!
In a game that could only be described as a one-sided affair, Hyderabad FC brought the fireworks to Kolkata, delivering a 4-0 thrashing to Mohammedan SC.
Allan Paulista turned the night into his personal highlight reel, scoring a brace and leaving the opposition defenders looking like they were auditioning for standup comedy.
The hosts struggled to keep up with the visitors’ pace, as Hyderabad’s relentless attack turned the pitch into a scoring playground.
By the night's end, Mohammedan SC was left wondering if they had accidentally walked into a training session for goalkeepers.
Odisha FC vs. Mumbai City FC: Lobera teams show their respect
In a clash that resembled a tactical duel more than a football match, Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC engaged in a battle of wits that ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
It was a meeting of two Lobera-led teams, with each side seemingly respecting their former coach by gifting each other a point, just like a friendly potluck where no one really wants to win the dessert contest.
The match was characterized by cautious play, as both teams focused on strategy more than scoring, leaving fans wondering if they were watching football or a game of chess.
Ultimately, both teams walked away feeling like they had done enough to avoid a loss, but not quite enough to earn bragging rights.
With Ahmed Jahouh’s red card adding late drama, both sides left with a point – and plenty of questions on missed chances.
With that, yet another ISL Matchweek - where unpredictability reigned supreme- drew to a close.
Here’s hoping that the following week brings more drama, more action, and perhaps a few miracles – or at least a match where Kerala’s fans go home happy.
Until next time, let’s keep the ISL ball rolling!