The 2022–23 Indian Super League playoffs was the ninth playoffs series of the Indian Super League. The playoffs began on 3 March 2023 and concluded with the final on 18 March.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | ATK Mohun Bagan |
| Runner-up | Bengaluru |
| Semifinalists | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 7 |
| Goals scored | 9 (1.29 per match) |
The top two teams in regular season, Mumbai City and Hyderabad automatically qualified for the semi-finals. Teams finishing 3rd to 6th featured in a single-leg play-off to determine the other two semi-finalists, with ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru advancing. The semi-finals took place over two legs while the final was a one-off match at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao, with ATK Mohun Bagan beating Bengaluru on penalties. [1]
Season table
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai City (C) | 20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 54 | 21 | +33 | 46 | Knockouts, Playoffs for 2023–24 ACL group stage and 2023–24 ACL group stage[a][b] |
| 2 | Hyderabad | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 16 | +20 | 42 | Knockouts |
| 3 | ATK Mohun Bagan (W) | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 17 | +7 | 34[h] | Knockouts, Playoffs for 2023–24 AFC Cup qualifiers[c] and 2023–24 AFC Cup qualifiers[d][e] |
| 4 | Bengaluru | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 23 | +4 | 34[h] | Knockouts |
| 5 | Kerala Blasters | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 31 | |
| 6 | Odisha | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 32 | −2 | 30 | Knockouts, Playoffs for 2023–24 AFC Cup group stage[f] and 2023–24 AFC Cup group stage[g] |
| 7 | Goa | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 35 | +1 | 27[i] | |
| 8 | Chennaiyin | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 36 | 37 | −1 | 27[i] | |
| 9 | East Bengal | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 22 | 38 | −16 | 19[j] | |
| 10 | Jamshedpur | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 32 | −11 | 19[j] | |
| 11 | NorthEast United | 20 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 20 | 55 | −35 | 5 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored; 7) fair play ranking; 8) drawing of lots
(C) Champions; (W) ISL Cup winners
Notes:
- ^ Qualifed via winning the Indian club qualifiers for 2023–24 AFC competitions
- ^ It was announced by AIFF that 2022-23 will be the last season in which the defending Cup Winners will wear the Champions badge. Starting from 2023-24 season it will be the defending League Shield Winners that will wear the Champions badge hereafter.
- ^ Qualified via winning the 2022–23 Indian Super League playoffs
- ^ Qualifed via winning the Indian club qualifiers for 2023–24 AFC competitions
- ^ It was announced by AIFF that 2022-23 will be the last season in which the reigning Cup Winners will be considered as Champions. Starting from 2023-24 season it will be the reigning League Shield Winners that will be given the title of Champions thereafter.
- ^ Qualifed via winning the 2023 Super Cup
- ^ Qualifed via winning the Indian club qualifiers for 2023–24 AFC competitions
- ^ a b Head-to-head points: Mohun Bagan 3, Bengaluru 3. Head-to-head goal difference: Mohun Bagan 0, Bengaluru 0. Head-to-head goal scored: Mohun Bagan 4, Bengaluru 4. Goal difference: Mohun Bagan +7, Bengaluru +4.
- ^ a b Head-to-head points: Goa 3, Chennaiyin 3. Head-to-head goal difference: Goa +1, Chennaiyin -1.
- ^ a b Head-to-head points: East Bengal 3, Jamshedpur 3. Head-to-head goal difference: East Bengal +1, Jamshedpur -1.
Teams
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| 1 | Mumbai City | 0 | 2 | 2 (8) | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Bengaluru (a.e.t.) | 1 | 4 | Bengaluru (p) | 1 | 1 | 2 (9) | |||||||||
| 5 | Kerala Blasters | 0 | 4 | Bengaluru | 2 (3) | |||||||||||
| 3 | ATK Mohun Bagan (p) | 2 (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | Hyderabad | 0 | 0 | 0 (3) | ||||||||||||
| 3 | ATK Mohun Bagan | 2 | 3 | ATK Mohun Bagan (p) | 0 | 0 | 0 (4) | |||||||||
| 6 | Odisha | 0 | ||||||||||||||
Knockout
edit| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Kerala Blasters |
| ATK Mohun Bagan | 2–0 | Odisha |
Semi-finals
edit| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
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| Mumbai City | 2–2 (8–9 p) | Bengaluru | 0–1 | 2–1 (a.e.t.) |
| Hyderabad | 0–0 (4–3 p) | ATK Mohun Bagan | 0–0 | 0–0 (a.e.t.) |
Knockout
edit| Bengaluru | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Kerala Blasters |
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| Chhetri |
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| ATK Mohun Bagan | 2–0 | Odisha |
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Semi-finals
edit| Mumbai City | 0–1 | Bengaluru |
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| Report | Chhetri |
2–2 on aggregate. Bengaluru won 9–8 on penalties.
| ATK Mohun Bagan | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Hyderabad |
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| Report | ||
| Penalties | ||
| 4–3 | ||
0–0 on aggregate. ATK Mohun Bagan won 4–3 on penalties.
Final
edit| ATK Mohun Bagan | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Bengaluru |
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| D. Petratos |
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| Penalties | ||
| 4–3 | ||
Controversy
editThe first knockout match of the playoffs between Bengaluru and Kerala Blasters had a controversial ending. Kerala Blasters players were called off the pitch by head coach Ivan Vukomanović in protest after a controversial free-kick goal was awarded to Bengaluru in the seventh minute of extra time, scored by Sunil Chhetri. Kerala Blasters forfeited the match in disagreement with the decision and a win was awarded to Bengaluru.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ ISL Media Team (18 March 2023). "ATK Mohun Bagan become Hero ISL Champions after thrilling penalty shootout win over Bengaluru FC". indiansuperleague.com. Indian Super League. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023.
- ^ Team Sportstar (3 March 2023). "Kerala Blasters players leave pitch during ISL playoff after Bengaluru FC scores 'controversial' freekick goal". sportstar.thehindu.com. The Hindu.
- ^ ISL Media Team (3 March 2023). "Bengaluru FC win 1-0 after Kerala Blasters FC forfeit match". indiansuperleague.com. Indian Super League.