ISL 2017: Top 5 forwards of Round 4

Modified Dec 14, 2017 09:51 IST

The 4th week of ISL 2017 has come to an end, and we witnessed some superb performances from the teams. FC Goa recorded a big win against Kerala Blasters while there were wins for Bengaluru FC, FC Pune City and Mumbai City FC as well. Jamshedpur FC also won their first match of this season.

There were superb performances in the 4th week from which we pick the 5 best forwards

Mark Sifneos

Mark Sifneos made his first start in ISL 2017 against Mumbai City FC, with the coach preferring him over the ISL record goal scorer Iain Hume. The Dutch forward repaid the faith by scoring Kerala Blasters first goal in ISL 2017.

The Dutchman scored his 2nd goal in as many matches against FC Goa taking a fantastic touch from a Jackichand cross and finishing with the outside of the boot. The 21-year-old has impressed with his pace and movement in the box and ability to bring others in the play, to top it all, the youngster has shown clinical finishing so far scoring 2 out of Kerala Blasters 3 goals in the ISL 2017 so far.

His impact can be gauged by the fact that since he has been introduced in the starting line up Kerala Blasters have scored 3 goals in the last 2 matches after failing to score in their first 2 matches.

Njazi Kuqi

ATK are still searching for their first win of the season after losing against Chennaiyin FC 3-2 but the performance Njazi Kuqi will give Teddy Sheringham reason for optimism. The tall striker played a big role in ATK’s first goal stabbing the ball to Zequinha while he also scored his first goal of the season which helped ATK level the scores momentarily.

The 34-year-old is a physical striker who is adept at holding the ball upfront, allowing teammates to join the attack. The former Finland international is also good in the air owing to his big frame. He formed an impressive partnership with the returning Robbie Keane giving ATK something to cheer about in the matches to come.

Jeje Lalpekhlua

Jeje Lalpekhlua failed to score in the first 3 matches of ISL 2017 but proved to be Chennaiyin FC’s match-winner, scoring 2 goals in Chennaiyin FC’s home match against ATK. Jeje proved his poacher’s instinct in both the goals being present at the right place at the right time for both the goals.

He was greatly missed in Chennaiyin FC’s defeat against Mumbai City FC with Jeje on the bench his replacement in the starting line up Mohammad Rafi missed a few presentable chances. With goals finally under his belt Chennaiyin FC will hope Jeje continues his fine form.

Miku

The Venezuelan was unlucky to be on the losing side against FC Goa despite scoring 2 goals. But the experienced striker enjoyed a much better outing against NorthEast United. The former Getafe striker displayed skill, work rate and capitalized on the defensive errors to slot home from close range to help Bengaluru FC bounce back after suffering a defeat in their last match.

Miku has shown glimpses of his undoubted potential and has now scored in each of his last 3 matches highlighting his lethal finishing. The 32-year old, if he continues in the same vein, will definitely be among the top scorers of ISL 2017.

Coro

The FC Goa striker, after scoring a superb hat-trick against Bengaluru FC, followed it up by scoring his 2nd hattrick in as many matches against Kerala Blasters. The Spanish striker became the first player to score hattricks in consecutive matches and also scored the quickest hattrick in ISL by scoring 3 goals in just 7 minutes.

He was a constant thorn for the Kerala defenders pulling them out of positions with his movement. He has contributed with attacking returns in all the 4 matches so far and is the top scorer of ISL 2017 with 7 goals. The former Espanyol striker has wowed FC Goa fans with his twinkle toes, technique, vision and work rate. The Spanish striker will surely lead FC Goa into the semi-finals, if his form continues.

Edited by Soumo Ghosh