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A football special podcast from Sportstar - The Hindu where we discuss the biggest games of the season from the Indian Super League.
Coming off a shock exit from the AFC Cup, it's time for Bengaluru FC to focus on the most important domestic conquest there is - the ISL. Pitted against it is Habas' ATK which has also seen a slight slump in the graph after an explosive start to its campaign. After a thrilling start to the playoffs by Chennaiyin FC, will this game also keep fans at the edge of their seats? Aashin Prasad finds out as he previews the clash.
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After dangerously staring at the bottom of the table, Chennaiyin FC under Owen Coyle has completed a remarkable turnaround to find itself giving teams enjoying a good run in the tournament a big scare. Coyle's boys will take on FC Goa, a side that comes in without Sergio Lobera, in the first leg of the first semifinal of this edition of the League. Anirudh Velamuri and Manasi Pathak discuss what's at stake ahead of the big-ticket clash. For Sportstar's complete coverage of the game, make sure you join us on the live blog at 7pm on 29th February.
Aridane Santana powered Odisha FC to a 2-1 win over Jamshedpur FC. A disappointingly porous Odisha backline saw all four defenders and the keeper earning yellows and if not for a weak Jamshedpur attack, it may have found itself on the wrong side of the result. Lavanya analyses the game in this episode of The Full Time Show
A goal-fest, a post-match brawl, cards flying everywhere and a thriller of a win - ingredients that made up FC Goa's 4-3 win over Chennaiyin FC at the latter's lair. Aashin and Samar analyze the high-octane high-drama encounter in this episode of The Full Time Show.
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Christmas Day in the Indian Super League did not see fireworks as such but ATK showed the defending champion who is boss, sneaking a 1-0 win over Bengaluru at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Shivansh and Lavanya sit down to assess the fault lines for both teams on this episode of The Full Time Show.
Scoro is back, amassing goals as the matches go by. A 3-0 win against Odisha FC will leave FC Goa smiling ahead of Christmas but the larger concerns for Odisha and, for that matter, Goa remain necessary to address. Manasi and Lavanya discuss the ups and downs of this game, with a few distractions from the holiday vibes coming in the way, on this episode of The Full Time Show.
We wouldn't blame you for thinking this could have been an easy game for ATK to win. Three easy points. However, as Dominic points out in the review of the tie between Hyderabad FC and ATK, Bobo's exploits and the host's performance, on the whole, was worthy of a win, a win stolen at the last moment by Roy Krishna's theatrics, forcing the teams to settle for a 2-2 draw. We bring you the biggest talking points from the game on this episode of The Full Time Show.
A memorable game for Chennaiyin FC - which saw Owen Coyle's boys return to winning ways with a win against Kerala Blasters - will, unfortunately, be remembered for the most high-profile umpiring howler yet. Aashin and Lavanya discuss a frustrating game, its repercussions and the positives in between on this episode of The Full Time Show.
Steel yields after all. The Islanders handed Jamshedpur FC its first loss at home this season, winning the game 2-1. From what went right for Mumbai City FC to what went wrong for Jamshedpur, here's Shivansh with the review of this ISL tie on this episode of The Full Time Show.
NorthEast United FC now stands winless in four games in the Indian Super League after Bengaluru FC managed a 2-0 win over the host in Guwahati. From decoding the goals to picking out the larger concerns for both sides, Lavanya reviews the game on this episode of The Full Time Show.
Subhasish Bose scored his first-ever goal in the Indian Super League while Bengaluru failed to score a single goal in open goal as it fell back to a 2-3 defeat against Mumbai City FC in its home ground. This breaks an impressive unbeaten home streak for the defending champion. Manasi and Lavanya review this game on this episode of The Full Time Show.
With two of the Indian Super League's most aggressive teams facing off, fireworks were expected. The game was even termed as ISL's very own Clasico, but call it an anti-climax if you will - the game saw just three goals with Goa walking away with a win and three points. With Coro back in the mix, a quiet game, unusual from both these teams, saw a new team sit pretty at the summit. Manasi and Lavanya review the clash in this episode of The Full Time Show.
It was a story of two halves, with Jamshedpur looking like it would walk away with an easy win but Kerala Blasters finding the nerve to fight back and restricting the side to a draw. Shivansh Gupta takes you through the paces of the game in this episode of The Full Time Show.
Xisco starred for Odisha FC that saw three maiden goals for two players on the Odisha and one on Hyderabad's end. The latter tried well to keep up with the pace of the host but could not get the better of the former, conceding three points as a result. Manasi and Lavanya dissect the game in this episode of The Full Time Show.
THAT WAS A HANDBALL - this is the sentence anyone who has seen the Jamshedpur FC vs Chennaiyin FC game will walk away from the game saying. Valskis came good for the visitor, on new gaffer Owen Coyle's ISL debut but a freak ball from Isaac that deflected off Farukh Choudhary's arm was adjudged a goal and helped Odisha equalize, forcing both sides to share the spoils. Aashin, Anirudh and Lavanya analyze the game on this episode of The Full Time Show.
FC Goa has been erratic this season despite having a formidable lineup and attack style. However, the side - missing Coro in action again - thumped Hyderabad to score three vitals points to gain some ground in the points table. Aashin and Suhith dissect the game on this episode of The Full Time Show.
Success and failure are not permanent. Ask the men in the NorthEast United silks. After enjoying a blissful unbeaten run in the ISL so far, the Highlanders were handed their first loss at the hands of a raging ATK. This 3-0 win for the Kolkata side saw Roy Krishna register a brace to his name and David Williams chipping in with the other goal. From tipping their hats to the Krishna-Williams duo to understanding what went wrong for NorthEast United, Aashin and Lavanya analyze the game on this episode of The Full Time Show.
In our second fortnightly podcast of the season, Aashin, Suhith, and Lavanya sit down and discuss the frustrating flurry of draws, a few more refereeing howlers, the big City-Mumbai City merger and a change of guard in Chennai. Tune in for a roundup of the biggest stories from this fortnight of the Indian Super League in this episode of The Full Time Show.
Kerala Blasters' have been a resurgent lot coming off the international break with coach Eelco Schattorie determined not to let its long list of injuries dictate its season's fortunes. However, Mumbai City FC came in, ready to spoil the party, with some rough play to boot. From the one-all stalemate to why Shivansh considers TP Rehenesh almost Neuer-like, Aashin brings you the analysis of the game on this episode of The Full Time Show. heck out my latest episode!
Spanish defender Juanan scored as Bengaluru FC continued a charmed run in the Indian Super League. The "home leg" at Pune has not been very favourable for Odisha FC. Although the frontline pressed deep into Bengaluru FC's attack, Bluru's Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was impenetrable, saving a record six shots in keeping a clean sheet for his side. Suhith and Aashin analyze the highs and lows of this game in this episode of The Full Time Show.
What looked like an easy win for Jamshedpur FC became a 1-1 stalemate thanks to NEUFC's Triadis, but the bigger worry facing Iriondo's men will be a seemingly long term injury to main man Sergio Castel. Shyam and Suhith review the clash in this episode of The Full Time Show.
This was a game Kerala Blasters should have won. A screaming Eelco Schattorie would have told you the same thing when the full-time whistle went off. But, Lenny Rodrigues pegged one back for the visitor, forcing the Blasters to settle for a 2-2 draw. Lavanya analyses the game in this episode of The Full Time Show. pisode!
An ill-tempered game and what seems like absentee refereeing marred ATK's 2-2 draw against Mumbai City FC. Samar is critical of Mumbai's strategy as he sits down to discuss the game with Dominic on this episode of The Full Time Show.
Things have looked up for Bengaluru FC lately, with Sunil Chhetri getting among the goals again and the time managing wins. However, in Hyderabad only one of those streaks would continue, as the team would find out. A late freak equaliser from Robin Singh meant Hyderabad FC and defending champion Bengaluru had to share the spoils in their ISL clash this week. All this despite an early goal from Sunil Chhetri and 1-0 lead for Bengaluru that stood for nearly 90 minutes. Aashin and Dominic review the game in this episode of The Full Time Show.
Playing at home in the rain, Chennaiyin FC had a duller first half than it would have liked. The goals came in the second half, two of them, but they also brought along leaks in the defense that allowed Odisha to get even. A 2-2 stalemate is not something Chennaiyin gaffer John Gregory is going to happy with, says Aashin Prasad as he reviews the game in this episode of The Full Time Show.
The Highlanders hosted the Islanders and the duo decided to settle for a truce. Despite four goals in the first half itself, a shoddy game cost both sides a chance at registering another win against their name. Gyan, Chermiti found themselves among the goals, but the worries continue for both teams. Dominic Richard makes his TFTS debut as he runs you through the game in this episode.
Theatrics, an injury setback and an upset - these are the three terms one would use to describe the FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC game. Missing Coro, Goa slumped to a 0-1 loss, with Sergio Castel taking the visitors through. Aashin Prasad and Suhith Kumar review the game and the biggest takeaways from it in this episode of The Full Time Show.
With its first goal since February and its first win of the season, Chennaiyin FC walked away from this game against Hyderabad FC at the Marina Arena with more than just three points. Aashin Prasad and Suhith Kumar review the game and what this means for both sides in this episode of The Full Time Show.
Imagine a game involving David Williams, Roy Krishna and Edu Garcia seeing no goals - no, this isn't a hypothetical question, it's what happened when ATK took on Odisha FC in Pune. Lone wolf Aashin Prasad reviews a frustrating goalless draw in this episode of The Full Time Show.
Third loss in five games for the Kerala Blasters, second goal in two games for Sunil Chhetri, Bengaluru FC on second place in the table - this Indian Super League fixture, dubbed the Southern Derby, saw two fierce rivals clash with much at stake. Injury concerns pile for Schattorie while Carles Cuadrat's men look ahead with renewed vigour. Aashin, Samar and Lavanya discuss the game in this episode of The Full Time Show.
Bengaluru FC gets its first win of the season and finally breaks the draw deadlock; Chennaiyin slumps to third defeat in four games with still no goal against its name since February this year and it seems like coach John Gregory might just be bidding the club farewell- a slightly under-the-weather Shyam and Lavanya discuss the game's biggest takeaways in this episode of The Full Time Show.
Playing at the Salt Lake Stadium with the rain belting down on the field, ATK stamped its authority with a 3-1 win over Jamshedpur FC. From three goals coming off penalties to pressing concerns in defense for the Jamshedpur outfit, Samar and Lavanya discuss the high octane game in this episode of The Full Time Show.
We usually count goals at the end of the game, but were left counting injuries at the end of this ISL encounter between Kerala Blasters and Odisha FC. Samar and Lavanya discuss the bumpy road ahead for Eelco Schattorie's men in this episode of The Full Time Show.
From Lenny Rodrigues' maiden goal for FC Goa and Coro's continuing dominance in the frontline to pressing concerns in the defense and a worrying home record for Mumbai City, Shyam Vasudevan and Samarendranath Soory review the Mumbai vs Goa ISL tie in this episode of The Full Time Show.
A scuffle mid-game, a closely fought match and a late penalty that helped a team keep its unbeaten streak in the tournament alive - Hyderabad FC's 0-1 loss to NorthEast United was full of drama. Shyam Vasudevan and Shivansh Gupta review the game on this episode of The Full Time Show.
15 games down, few early contenders emerging, some great performances and a few stinging concerns- the Indian Super League has it all. Join us as we dissect the first fortnight - from the league standings to takeaways for national coach Igor Stimac in this episode of The Full Time Show.
Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC played a goalless draw in the ISL's second fixture of the season. Aashin Prasad and Manasi Pathak review the game, the missed chances and the possible lessons for Indian coach Igor Stimac.
Spiderman returns in a thrilling game of the goalkeepers! India's current goalie and former goalie took each other to see who can steal the limelight in Jamshedpur FC's tie against Bengaluru FC. A goalless draw, worrying front line issues for the defending champion and a toast to Jamshedpur's good run so far await you in this episode of The Full Time Show with Manasi and Aashin. Listen in.
First points on the board for Hyderabad FC as it beat Kerala Blasters 2-1 in its first home game at Gachibowli stadium. From the players and strategies that impressed to a now monotonous viking clap routine, Aashin and Suhith recap the game in this episode of The Full Time Show.
At the end of regulation time, it seemed like NorthEast United FC would walk away with three points against FC Goa. An unsavory tackle, a red card and a freak last minute tie ensured Goa ruined the party at Guwahati. Join Manasi and Suhith as they make sense of a dramatic night of football in this episode of The Full Time Show.
Mumbai concedes for the first time this season and Odisha picks up its first win - all this and a happy day for Delhi Dynamos sympathiser Aashin and his support group as we discuss Odisha's 4-2 win over host Mumbai City in a brand new episode of The Full Time Show. Listen in.
1000th goal of the ISL at one end, a frustrating goal drought at the other - Chennaiyin FC failed to find itself among the goals yet again while ATK's solitary goal helped it walk away with three points. Aashin and Suhith discuss Chennaiyin's worrying frontline and what John Gregory's man need to do different for a change of fortune in a brand new episode of The Full Time Show
Jamshedpur FC beat Hyderabad FC 3-1 to become the only team this season to win its first two ties. With three good goals and a strong defence, can they shape up to be one of the top teams this season? Aashin Prasad and podcast debutant Suhith Kumar discuss in a brand new episode of The Full Time Show.
A goal, a mistake, an equaliser and two points lost - one of the biggest games of the Indian Super League saw quite an anticlimactic ending. Here's everything that happened in the FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC game, reviewed in a new episode of The Full Time Show.
Diwali day saw Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC take each other on for three points in the former's home ground. A tight game with several chances saw NONE find the back of the net, ending in a goalless draw. From Chennai's arsenal to Mumbai's all-Indian defense, we discuss what went right and wrong for the teams in a new episode of the Full Time Show.
From Asamoah Gyan getting off the mark to old problems plaguing a rebranded Odisha side, game #7 of the Indian Super League threw up several questions to answer. Aashin and Lavanya try their hands at it in a new episode of The Full Time Show. Listen in.
Five goals, utter dominance, a return to winning ways - Friday night was all about ATK at the Salt Lake Stadium. Newbies Hyderabad FC got off to a disappointing start after the thrashing at the hands of the former ISL champion. There's loads to discuss from this game, from those goals and what went right, to all the things that went wrong. Aashin and Manasi dissect the game, with our first breach of our 10-min barrier. (Sorry, we couldn't resist), in a brand new episode of The Full Time Show.
Kerala Blasters could not keep a winning start to the Indian Super League going as it conceded defeat to a spirited Mumbai City FC side. Armine Chermeti opened his ISL account, scoring a late goal and bringing home three points for his side. Aashin Prasad and Manasi Pathak dissect the game in this episode of the Full Time Show.
Coro is back among the goals as FC Goa thumped Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in their Indian Super League season opener. Anirudh Velamuri and Manasi Pathak dissect the game and the larger picture considering Igor Stimac was watching from the sidelines. Listen in to all this and more on episode four of The Full Time Show.
From exciting debuts and an unfortunate own goal to the season's first red card, game #03 of the Indian Super League between Jamshedpur FC and Odisha FC was dramatic to say the very least. Aashin Prasad and Manasi Pathak review the game and trace patterns old and new in the two teams in question.
The Indian Super League is back and we had a cracker of a game on Sunday with the Kerala Blasters cruising to a comfortable win over ATK in Kochi. Our team analyses the game.
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