ISL 2022-23 Semi-Finals : The Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 is gradually reaching its conclusion, and the six playoff teams have been revealed. Mumbai City FC and Hyderabad FC have already qualified for the semi-finals after finishing first and second, respectively, in the ISL 2022-23 points table. However, unlike previous years where the top four football teams directly made the semis, the format has been revamped this year. ATK Mohun Bagan (3rd in the league stage points table), Bengaluru FC (4th), Kerala Blasters FC (5th), and Odisha FC (6th) made it to the knockout rounds, which will decide who joins MCFC and HFC in the semis.
ISL 2022-23 Semi-Finals Teams
- Mumbai City FC – Qualified
- Hyderabad FC – Qualified
- ATK Mohun Bagan – Qualified
- Bengaluru FC – Qualified
Knockout Rounds
In the knockout rounds, Bengaluru FC ousted Kerala Blasters in an intense South Indian Derby, and ATK Mohun Bagan beat Odisha FC for the other spot. Now, the four teams will battle it out in the semi-finals to reach the ISL 2022-23 finals.
The schedule for the semi-finals is as follows:
- Semi-Final 1 1st Leg – Mumbai City FC (home) vs Bengaluru FC (away) on March 7, Tuesday 2nd Leg – Bengaluru FC (home) vs Mumbai City FC (away) on March 12, Sunday
- Semi-Final 2 1st Leg – Hyderabad FC (home) vs ATK Mohun Bagan (away) on March 9, Thursday 2nd Leg – ATK Mohun Bagan (home) vs Hyderabad FC (away) on March 13, Monday
ISL 2022-23 Semi-Finals Venue
The two-legged home and away format for the semi-finals will take place in the respective teams’ home stadiums.
Here is a quick look at the venues: ISL 2022-23 Semi-Finals
- Mumbai City FC – The home stadium for Mumbai City FC is the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. It is a multi-purpose stadium and has a seating capacity of 55,000.
- Hyderabad FC – The home stadium for Hyderabad FC is the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad. It is a multi-purpose stadium and has a seating capacity of 30,000.
- ATK Mohun Bagan – The home stadium for ATK Mohun Bagan is the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata. It is the largest stadium in India and has a seating capacity of 85,000.
- Bengaluru FC – The home stadium for Bengaluru FC is the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. It is a multi-purpose stadium and has a seating capacity of 25,810.
Team Strengths : ISL 2022-23 Semi-Finals
Mumbai City FC
Mumbai City FC has been a strong team throughout the season and finished at the top of the points table. They have won 13 matches, drawn 7 and lost none, making them the only unbeaten team in the ISL 2022-23 season. The team has a strong defense and has conceded only 9 goals in 20 matches.
Hyderabad FC
Hyderabad FC has been consistent throughout the season and finished second in the points table. The team has won 11 matches, drawn 9 and lost none. They have the second-best defense in the league and have conceded only 13 goals in 20 matches.
ATK Mohun Bagan
ATK Mohun Bagan has been one of the most successful teams in the ISL, having won the championship three times. They have been in good form this season and finished third in the points table. The team has won 10 matches, drawn 8 and lost 2. Their defense is the best in the league, having conceded only 8 goals in 20 matches.
Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru FC has been a consistent team in the ISL and has reached the playoffs in every season they have participated in. They finished fourth in the points table this season, winning 9 matches, drawing 6, and losing 5. The team has a strong midfield and attack, but their defense has been a concern throughout the season.
The semi-finals of the ISL 2022-23 season promise to be exciting, with four strong teams competing for a spot in the finals. Mumbai City FC and Hyderabad FC have been the most consistent teams this season, while ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC have the experience of winning the championship in the past. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top and reaches the ISL 2022-23 finals.
