ISL 2021-22: Top five goals in the league this season
The 2021-22 season of the Indian Super League came to a close with Kerala Blasters FC and Hyderabad FC squaring off for the title in the grand finale on March 20. The "Nizams' came out on top after winning the penalty shootout 3-1.
The topsy-turvy journey so far has gifted fans some glorious footballing moments. Teams have not only scored a truckload of goals but the quality of the goals has also been a massive talking point. There have been some long-range efforts, some free kicks and some from inside the box.
On that note, let's take a look at the top five goals from the 2021-22 Indian Super League season.
#5 Edu Bedia (FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters FC - January 2, 2022)
When you start off the top five list with an 'Olympic goal', there are clear signs that it's been one hell of a goal-scoring season. The incredible goal, directly from the corner situation, came in a game between FC Goa and Kerala Blasters FC. The Yellow Tuskers were two goals up before the Gaurs pulled a goal back through Jorge Ortiz.
With half-time nearing, the Gaurs upped the ante and won a corner. Spanish maestro Edu Bedia stepped up to take the freekick. The 32-year-old midfielder has often attempted to curl one into the far post right from the corner flag but he hasn't been successful.
However, keeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill wasn't expecting a similar effort. Bedia noticed that Gill was closer to the first post. His effort eluded the defenders as well as the keeper and lopped right into the far post.
#4 Greg Stewart (Jamshedpur FC vs Kerala Blasters FC - December 26, 2021)
On Jamshedpur FC's journey towards the League Winner's Shield, Greg Stewart showcased his brilliance in almost every game. The Scot would often turn into a creator, sometimes a finisher and on some nights, into an absolute footballing genius.
Greg Stewart's incredible freekick in the Indian Super League 🎯🚀 https://t.co/TFm8UdYxpc
Against Kerala Blasters FC in their first league-stage encounter, Stewart found himself stepping up to take a freekick almost 30 yards from goal. The talismanic forward eyed Prabhsukhan Gill, who was yet again at the end of a brilliant piece of deadball technique.
Gill left a lot of room at his first post and Stewart's eyes lit up. He tried to curl the ball past the wall and keep it just inside the first post. The ball followed the exact trajectory, kissed the post and sweetly landed in the net.