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Chhetri's 78th minute goal gave the Blues a vital advantage ahead of the second leg in Bengaluru on Sunday.

He went for goal at the near post but Lachenpa was alert to keep Bengaluru FC’s advantage to a less intimidating level ahead of the second leg. Chhetri escaped his marker and made his way towards the near post, where he headed Roshan’s corner in from close range to score a crucial goal for his side. Just over five minutes away from the break, Stewart sent Diaz through on goal with a defence-splitting pass from the edge of the box.

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He went for a goal at the near post but Lachenpa was alert to keep Bengaluru FC’s advantage to a less intimidating level ahead of the second leg. Before the hour-mark, Bengaluru FC brought on Chhetri to replace Sivasakthi Narayanan, and the veteran made a difference for his side for the second game in a row. Chhetri escaped his marker and made his way towards the near post, where he headed Roshan’s corner in from close range to nab a crucial goal for his side.

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He went for a goal at the near post but Lachenpa was alert to keep Bengaluru FC’s advantage to a less intimidating level ahead of the second leg. Chhetri escaped his marker and made his way towards the near post, where he headed Roshan’s corner in from close range to nab a crucial goal for his side. Just over five minutes away from the break, Stewart sent Diaz through on goal with a defence-splitting pass from the edge of the box.

Bengaluru FC head coach Simon Grayson reiterated that they didn't achieve anything and expect a tough game in the second leg as Mumbai City FC lost 0-1 to ...

We have spent a lot of time on the training pitch since the preseason, working on defensive shape, Not just as defenders but also the midfield players and the strikers as well and we got some leaders with good traits and good qualities and (they knew that) we shouldn't give up opportunities to the opposition too easily. And somebody his size and to score two headed goals against Mumbai City FC in the last three, four weeks tells you he's got a lot of heart and desire," he commented. "You've got to defend well against a team like Mumbai City FC, they have got the most goals in the ISL league stage that shows you what they are capable of doing. The Indian striker has scored only one goal in the first 18 matches for BFC this season, but has certainly risen-up to the occasion when it mattered the most. We had to make sure that we defended well and make sure that when you're defending, defend well with passion and desire and when you get the ball, you have to keep it and be a little bit more calm and relaxed. With this win, Grayson and his Bengaluru FC side continue their red-hot form in 2023 as they extend their winning streak to 10 games.

Sunil Chhetri created the difference as a substitute as he led his side's victory over Mumbai City in the first-leg of the first ISL 2022-23 semi-final.

Was not his usual silky self with the ball at his feet, often irked by the referee’s decision-making and lack of service. Was very bright in the second half, linking with Sunil Chhetri and Roy Krishna. Tested Lachenpa with a couple of driven efforts from range. Was switched on in defence all night, and used his physicality well against Jorge Pereyra Diaz. His standing tackles to dispossess players in the box and the initial ball out to the base of midfield are duties he has grown into and aced. His diving save denied Stewart early and got a crucial touch to the Scotsman’s free-kick late in the second half. Made two successful interceptions and blocked two shots. Made two tackles and one interception. The second leg will be played on 12 March at the Sree Kanteerava stadium. Mehtab Singh – 6.5 The home side however, glanced 21 shots out of which only three were on target. Gurkirat Singh – N/A

The Super Cup match at the EMS Stadium on April 16 promises to be a high-voltage clash in the wake of Blasters forfeiting the ISL playoff to.Super Cup.

ATK Mohun Bagan, Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa and the winners of the playoff between the teams ranked third and eighth in the I-League are in Group C. The match between Blasters and Bengaluru at the EMS Stadium in Kozhikode on April 16 promises to be a high-voltage clash in the wake of the former forfeiting their ISL play-off to the latter. The eleven ISL teams and winners of the I-League got a direct entry into the group stage of the competition.

KOCHI: Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters, the two teams in the centre of a storm after the Kochi side.

That is why were are anticipating a big crowd and some difficulty to manage when you compare with the Kochi stadium. They will decide in a day or two and in case there is any disciplinary action, they will change the fixtures accordingly,” said Anilkumar. The ISL had a good crowd since the Blasters were playing,” said the KFA secretary. And it (the draw of lots) was live and since it is a qualifying round for the AFC Cup, transparency had to be there,” P. “In Manjeri, this will be the first football event of this kind happening. “We have nothing more to say.”

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The semifinals will be held on April 21 and 22. The qualifiers, semifinals and the final will be held at Kozhikode. Both Blasters and BFC have been drawn in the same pool in the Super Cup matches that will be held in Kerala in April.

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The semifinals will be held on April 21 and 22. The qualifiers, semifinals and the final will be held at Kozhikode. Both Blasters and BFC have been drawn in the same pool in the Super Cup matches that will be held in Kerala in April.

Star striker Sunil Chhetri struck a late goal as a substitute to help Bengaluru FC eke out a 1-0 win over Mumbai City FC in the first leg of the Indian ...

He went for goal at the near post but Lachenpa was alert to keep Bengaluru FC’s advantage to a less intimidating level ahead of the second leg. Just over five minutes away from the break, Stewart sent Diaz through on goal with a defence-splitting pass from the edge of the box. The defender was called into action again just ten minutes later to deny Lalengmawia Ralte and Jorge Diaz after a one-two.

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“The goal changed the game, but it was pleasing to see that defensively we were solid and in shape. “The team that played against East Bengal (a 1-0 loss in the last league match) is very different from what we played tonight, we have scored 54 goals this season, and we know there are goals in us. The target is set for Buckingham and his team. After all, the League Shield winners did remain unbeaten for 18 matches this season, scoring a record 54 goals in the league stage in the process. But with Chhetri on the field, the link-up play had become more effective, and the Mumbai defence was getting far more stretched. And it’s what prompted Grayson to relegate the otherwise perennial starter to the bench. Once Chhetri got onto the pitch, suddenly there was more spark and purpose in the Bengaluru FC attack. Yet the coach maintains that despite not getting to play, Chhetri still plays an important role. Almost in unison, the crowd rose to give the national team captain a standing ovation as he sprinted onto the pitch – save for the small section reserved for the Mumbai City ultras. Yet Des Buckingham, the Mumbai City coach, asserted that his team will not panic. Just because of the certain number of his age, (but) he still wants to play every week. Two football fans were deep in discussion with a hawker outside the Mumbai Football Arena on Tuesday.

Chhetri came off the bench to score the winner for Bengaluru FC against Mumbai City GFC in the first leg of the Indian Super League semifinal.

He went for goal at the near post but Lachenpa was alert to keep Bengaluru FC’s advantage to a less intimidating level ahead of the second leg. Before the hour-mark, Bengaluru FC brought on Chhetri to replace Sivasakthi Narayanan, and the veteran made the difference for his side for the second game in a row. Bengaluru FC nabbed a narrow 1-0 win and secured a crucial advantage in the first leg of the Indian Super League semi-final against Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Tuesday.