Goals, oops, and more: The ISL match week that kept fans on their toes

The Indian Super League (ISL) week 10 delivered a mix of heroic moments, comical blunders, and surprising results.

From blunders in goalkeeping to record-breaking performances, the matches were as unpredictable as ever.

Kerala Blasters' Sachin Suresh handed FC Goa an easy victory with a blunder, while East Bengal finally bagged a win after a tense battle.

Meanwhile, Mumbai City FC’s Chhangte broke records, and Odisha FC showed Bengaluru FC how to play offense.

Here's a recap of the weekend's best (and worst) moments.

Kerala Blasters vs FC Goa: Sachin’s blunder & Blaster's collapse at home

FC Goa’s flawless defensive display and a rather generous gift from Kerala Blasters’ keeper Sachin Suresh were all it took to secure a 1-0 victory in Kochi.

The match was an exhibition of who could mess up the least, with Sachin Suresh providing the most memorable moment by completely flubbing a routine save and gifting Boris Singh a goal from a narrow-angle.

Goa’s defense, meanwhile, was in full “we’re not letting anything through” mode, with Sandesh Jhingan playing the role of a human blockade.

Kerala did make a half-hearted attempt at a comeback, but Goa’s defenders were so determined, that even the Blasters’ substitutes couldn’t break through.

All in all, it was a night where Goa’s defense made the win look like a walk in the park, while Kerala’s hopes of a goal were as misplaced as Sachin Suresh’s save attempt.

East Bengal vs NorthEast United: Finally a win!

East Bengal FC finally broke their winless streak with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over NorthEast United FC, thanks to a well-timed header from Dimitrios Diamantakos.

The match was a mix of attacking flair and complete chaos, with tackles flying and red cards stacking up like confetti.

After a few near-misses on both sides, East Bengal’s persistence paid off in the 23rd minute, with Diamantakos finding the back of the net from a pinpoint cross by Madih Talal.

NorthEast fought back, but their chances were wasted, especially when a header from Alaaeddine Ajaraei smacked the bar.

As the game got feistier, both teams finished with ten men, but it was East Bengal who held firm in defense to seal their long-awaited first win of the season.

Mumbai City vs Hyderabad FC: Chhangte’s Record & HFC’s Relocation Plan

Mumbai City FC got back on track with a 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC, thanks to Mehtab Singh’s header, which only took 29 minutes to land.

Chhangte, showing off his latest record as Mumbai’s all-time goal contributor, also decided to share the love with an assist—because why not?

Meanwhile, Hyderabad FC was busy creating 'chances' that barely tested Mumbai's defense, with Ramhlunchhunga’s long-range shots as menacing as a nap.

Despite their valiant attempts to 'control possession,' Hyderabad couldn’t find the net.

As a bonus, rumors now swirl that Hyderabad might pack their bags and relocate to Delhi, because if you're going to lose six out of nine games, why not change cities too?

Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin FC: Missed chances & Mohun Bagan’s Greg miracle

Chennaiyin FC had more than enough chances to win but decided to pass on them, leaving Mohun Bagan Super Giant to pick up the scraps.

The first half was a mix of missed opportunities from both sides, with Chennaiyin’s Ryan Edwards and Lalrinliana Hnamte trying everything except actually scoring.

Fast forward to the 86th minute, and Jason Cummings finally decided to answer his team’s call, scoring with ease after Greg Stewart decided to show up.

Chennaiyin, ever the optimist, continued to miss chances like it was an art form, while Mohun Bagan picked up the three points, proving once again that sometimes you don’t need to be great—just better than your opponent’s finishing.

Odisha FC: Scoring for fun, Bengaluru FC: Just trying to keep up

Odisha FC handed Bengaluru FC a football lesson, cruising to a 4-2 win that left the Blues looking more like spectators than participants.

The game was effectively over by halftime, with Odisha FC scoring three goals in a first half so dominant it could’ve been scripted.

Jerry Mawihmingthanga (celebrating his 100th ISL game, by the way) slotted in the opener, and then Mourtada Fall did what he does best—headbutted a corner into the net.

Not to be outdone, Diego Mauricio decided to score twice in a way that made Bengaluru’s defense look like they were playing a different game.

Bengaluru FC managed to show some life in the second half with a couple of goals, but by then, it was too little, too late.

Odisha FC took full advantage of Bengaluru’s inability to defend and wrapped up their third consecutive win against them, proving that offense is the best defense—especially when you score four times.

Mohammedan vs Jamshedpur FC: Lost in Translation

Jamshedpur FC didn’t just win; they hosted a masterclass on how to politely dismantle an opponent.

Mohammed Sanan opened the scoring, Siverio cleaned up a goalkeeping blunder, and Eze decided it was time for a pinball finish.

Mohammedan SC’s Irshad scored late, presumably to remind everyone they were present.

Meanwhile, Albino Gomes saved a penalty and the suspense, leaving Mohammedan SC wishing creativity could be ordered on Amazon Prime.

As the season rolls on, the drama on the pitch shows no sign of slowing down.

With teams like East Bengal finally breaking their winless streak and Odisha FC reminding Bengaluru FC how to defend (or rather, how not to), the competition is heating up.

Stay tuned for more twists and turns in the ISL!