New Delhi, May 28 (Ians) Indian men’s team football captain Sunil Chhetri feels that playing against Lebanon, Kuwait in the upcoming tournaments will give the side an understanding of where they stand and what needs to be improved.
The preparations are in full swing in the Blue Tigers; camp, as the senior men’s national team get ready for back-to-back tournaments — the Intercontinental Cup and the Saff Championship (June 21-July 4). The competition in both tournaments is set to be tough, with quality teams participating.
India (101 in FIFA Rankings) will take on the likes of Mongolia (183), Vanuatu (164) and Lebanon (99) in the Intercontinental Cup, while they will face Kuwait (143), Nepal (174), and Pakistan (195) in Group A of the Saff Championship. However, one team that is a constant in the back-to-back tournaments, will be Lebanon, as they have been drawn with Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh in Group B and could be meeting the hosts again in the knock-out stage.
The preparations are in full swing in the Blue Tigers; camp, as the senior men’s national team get ready for back-to-back tournaments — the Intercontinental Cup and the Saff Championship (June 21-July 4). The competition in both tournaments is set to be tough, with quality teams participating.
India (101 in FIFA Rankings) will take on the likes of Mongolia (183), Vanuatu (164) and Lebanon (99) in the Intercontinental Cup, while they will face Kuwait (143), Nepal (174), and Pakistan (195) in Group A of the Saff Championship. However, one team that is a constant in the back-to-back tournaments, will be Lebanon, as they have been drawn with Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh in Group B and could be meeting the hosts again in the knock-out stage.
- 5/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Kozhikode, April 21 (Ians) Two second-half goals from Jayesh Rana and Sunil Chhetri carried Bengaluru Fc to the final of the Super Cup 2023, defeating Jamshedpur Fc 2-0 in the semi-final at the Ems Corporation Stadium, here on Friday.
The win means Bengaluru reached their third final of the season, having previously featured in the Durand Cup and Isl finals.
In the final to be played next Tuesday at the same venue, Bengaluru Fc will face the winners of Saturday’s second penultimate round encounter between Odisha Fc and NorthEast United Fc.
On Friday night, the two sides displayed good passing football and produced an end-to-end game. In the first quarter of the match, Jamshedpur had more flair in the attacks and came tantal tantalisingly close to scoring on more than one occasion.
In the very third minute, Daniel Chima Chukwu had an attempt at the rival goal from outside the box.
The win means Bengaluru reached their third final of the season, having previously featured in the Durand Cup and Isl finals.
In the final to be played next Tuesday at the same venue, Bengaluru Fc will face the winners of Saturday’s second penultimate round encounter between Odisha Fc and NorthEast United Fc.
On Friday night, the two sides displayed good passing football and produced an end-to-end game. In the first quarter of the match, Jamshedpur had more flair in the attacks and came tantal tantalisingly close to scoring on more than one occasion.
In the very third minute, Daniel Chima Chukwu had an attempt at the rival goal from outside the box.
- 4/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Kozhikode (Kerala), April 16 (Ians) Arch-rivals Bengaluru Fc and Kerala Blasters played out a 1-1 draw in their Super Cup 2023 Group A clash at the Ems Corporation Stadium, here on Sunday. With the point earned, the Blues made a safe passage to the semi-finals.
Bengaluru Fc came out with the intent to take matters into their own hands and got an early lead in the 23rd minute through Roy Krishna, but Kerala Blasters, backed by a goodly crowd of 22,565 spectators, came roaring back through Diamantakos Dimitrios, who netted in the 78th minute.
The game lived up to its expectations as both sides displayed some beautiful pieces of team effort. Bengaluru Fc began the proceedings on the strong foot, dominating possession in the first 10 minutes.
Naorem Roshan Singh, who once again showcased his exciting talent on the night, had the first real chance of scoring in the game. The 24-year-old dribbled past...
Bengaluru Fc came out with the intent to take matters into their own hands and got an early lead in the 23rd minute through Roy Krishna, but Kerala Blasters, backed by a goodly crowd of 22,565 spectators, came roaring back through Diamantakos Dimitrios, who netted in the 78th minute.
The game lived up to its expectations as both sides displayed some beautiful pieces of team effort. Bengaluru Fc began the proceedings on the strong foot, dominating possession in the first 10 minutes.
Naorem Roshan Singh, who once again showcased his exciting talent on the night, had the first real chance of scoring in the game. The 24-year-old dribbled past...
- 4/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Fatorda (Goa), March 18 (Ians) Atk Mohun Bagan held their nerves in a tightly-contested Indian Super League (Isl) final as they defeated Bengaluru Fc 4-3 on penalties to lift the Isl title at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.
In a game that ended 2-2 in regulation time, Atkmb’s Dimitri Petratos scored all three penalties he took on the night before Vishal Kaith’s save from Bruno Ramires’ penalty in the shootout brought them one step closer. Bengaluru Fc’s Pablo Perez then sent his spot-kick over the bar as the Mariners sealed the result in a game where they had unsettled Bengaluru Fc right from the start.
Bengaluru Fc were forced into bringing Chhetri on early after Sivasakthi Narayanan was stretchered off in the opening seconds of the match. Things went further away from plan in the 13th minute when Krishna handled the ball from a Petratos corner...
In a game that ended 2-2 in regulation time, Atkmb’s Dimitri Petratos scored all three penalties he took on the night before Vishal Kaith’s save from Bruno Ramires’ penalty in the shootout brought them one step closer. Bengaluru Fc’s Pablo Perez then sent his spot-kick over the bar as the Mariners sealed the result in a game where they had unsettled Bengaluru Fc right from the start.
Bengaluru Fc were forced into bringing Chhetri on early after Sivasakthi Narayanan was stretchered off in the opening seconds of the match. Things went further away from plan in the 13th minute when Krishna handled the ball from a Petratos corner...
- 3/18/2023
- by News Bureau
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Bengaluru, March 12 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc booked their berth at the season final of the Indian Super League (Isl) after coming out on top in an enthralling penalty shootout that went to sudden death.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved penalties at the start of the game and at the end of the shootout as Bengaluru Fc won the tie-breaker after the fixture was tied on aggregate 2-2, following Mumbai City Fc’s 2-1 result after extra time.
After 16 penalties were scored, Sandhu saved Mehtab Singh’s penalty before Sandesh Jhingan scored the winning spot-kick to give the Blues a 9-8 win on penalties.
The hosts started the game confidently, but the best opportunity fell to Mumbai City Fc inside ten minutes. Sandhu fouled Jorge Diaz in the box to give away a penalty, but managed to go the right away when Greg Stewart stepped up to take it as Bengaluru Fc kept their advantage intact.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved penalties at the start of the game and at the end of the shootout as Bengaluru Fc won the tie-breaker after the fixture was tied on aggregate 2-2, following Mumbai City Fc’s 2-1 result after extra time.
After 16 penalties were scored, Sandhu saved Mehtab Singh’s penalty before Sandesh Jhingan scored the winning spot-kick to give the Blues a 9-8 win on penalties.
The hosts started the game confidently, but the best opportunity fell to Mumbai City Fc inside ten minutes. Sandhu fouled Jorge Diaz in the box to give away a penalty, but managed to go the right away when Greg Stewart stepped up to take it as Bengaluru Fc kept their advantage intact.
- 3/12/2023
- by News Bureau
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Mumbai, March 7 (Ians) Sunil Chhetri struck the all-important goal as Bengaluru Fc grabbed a narrow 1-0 win against Mumbai City Fc here on Tuesday and secured a crucial advantage in their two-leg semifinal encounter of the Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23.
Chhetri came on as a substitute at the Mumbai Football Arena and found the back of the net in the 78th minute to give the Blues a vital advantage ahead of the second leg in Bengaluru on Sunday.
As they have all season, the Islanders were once again the team that dominated possession and created more scoring chances than their opponents.
In the second minute, Greg Stewart set the pace down the right with a low cross back into the box for Bipin Singh, whose shot was blocked by Prabir Das. The defender was called into action again just ten minutes later to deny Lalengmawia Ralte and Jorge Diaz after a one-two.
Chhetri came on as a substitute at the Mumbai Football Arena and found the back of the net in the 78th minute to give the Blues a vital advantage ahead of the second leg in Bengaluru on Sunday.
As they have all season, the Islanders were once again the team that dominated possession and created more scoring chances than their opponents.
In the second minute, Greg Stewart set the pace down the right with a low cross back into the box for Bipin Singh, whose shot was blocked by Prabir Das. The defender was called into action again just ten minutes later to deny Lalengmawia Ralte and Jorge Diaz after a one-two.
- 3/7/2023
- by News Bureau
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Bengaluru, March 3 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc advanced to the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23 after a 1-0 victory over Kerala Blasters Fc, who forfeit the match in the first half of extra time at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, here on Friday.
Sunil Chhetri scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute of extra time to add a ninth consecutive win for his team, which confirmed a semi-final berth for them.
The Blasters dominated possession in the first half but couldn’t get past Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in the Bengaluru Fc goal. Relying on the quick feet of Roy Krishna and Sivasakthi Narayanan, the Blues were content to play on the counter.
The hosts had six shots in the first half, but only one on target. Three of those shots were attempted by Krishna. The Fijian registered the only shot on target of the half in...
Sunil Chhetri scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute of extra time to add a ninth consecutive win for his team, which confirmed a semi-final berth for them.
The Blasters dominated possession in the first half but couldn’t get past Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in the Bengaluru Fc goal. Relying on the quick feet of Roy Krishna and Sivasakthi Narayanan, the Blues were content to play on the counter.
The hosts had six shots in the first half, but only one on target. Three of those shots were attempted by Krishna. The Fijian registered the only shot on target of the half in...
- 3/3/2023
- by News Bureau
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New Delhi, Feb 28 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc’s incredible second-half resurgence has been one of the stories of the Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23 season. But few could have predicted that the chief protagonist of this fairytale fightback would not be one of the Blues’ established superstars.
Simon Grayson’s team’s second-half surge has been a case of collective strength, but if one individual has made a more telling impression, it has to be the young striker Sivasakthi Narayanan.
Joint third-highest top goalscorer in the Durand Cup 2022, Sivasakthi was one to be kept an eye on when the Isl 2022-23 season began in October, but the extra eyeballs probably bogged the 21-year-old down.
As Bengaluru Fc struggled, Sivasakthi failed to make the same impact that he had made in their triumphant Durand Cup campaign. But as he accumulated more minutes in the top tier, he warmed to the task.
Bengaluru...
Simon Grayson’s team’s second-half surge has been a case of collective strength, but if one individual has made a more telling impression, it has to be the young striker Sivasakthi Narayanan.
Joint third-highest top goalscorer in the Durand Cup 2022, Sivasakthi was one to be kept an eye on when the Isl 2022-23 season began in October, but the extra eyeballs probably bogged the 21-year-old down.
As Bengaluru Fc struggled, Sivasakthi failed to make the same impact that he had made in their triumphant Durand Cup campaign. But as he accumulated more minutes in the top tier, he warmed to the task.
Bengaluru...
- 2/28/2023
- by News Bureau
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Bengaluru, Feb 23 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc added an eighth consecutive win to set themselves up for a top-four finish after a 3-1 win over Fc Goa in the Indian Super League (Isl) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Thursday.
Sivasakthi Narayanan added two more goals to his season’s tally and Pablo Perez came on to score the third for the Blues as they ended the Gaurs’ playoff race and confirmed Odisha Fc’s entry as the sixth and final team in the playoffs.
In the opening five minutes of the game, the hosts won three consecutive corners and broke the deadlock with the third one. The ball was curled into the box for the third time by Roshan Naorem and an unmarked Narayanan headed it in from close range to give the hosts an early lead.
Fc Goa were in a must-win situation but their hopes were dashed on Thursday,...
Sivasakthi Narayanan added two more goals to his season’s tally and Pablo Perez came on to score the third for the Blues as they ended the Gaurs’ playoff race and confirmed Odisha Fc’s entry as the sixth and final team in the playoffs.
In the opening five minutes of the game, the hosts won three consecutive corners and broke the deadlock with the third one. The ball was curled into the box for the third time by Roshan Naorem and an unmarked Narayanan headed it in from close range to give the hosts an early lead.
Fc Goa were in a must-win situation but their hopes were dashed on Thursday,...
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
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Bengaluru, Jan 28 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc struck a massive blow to fellow playoff aspirants Chennaiyin Fc, sealing three points with a 3-1 win in an Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23 match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, here on Saturday.
The win, the fourth in a row for the Blues, put them into the top six for the first time since Matchweek 2 of the season and created a five-point cushion between them and Chennaiyin Fc.
A first half full of errors allowed the home team to stamp their authority on the game. Sivasakthi Narayanan led the charge for Bengaluru Fc, pouncing on a well-weighted chip from Roy Krishna who was back defending a corner in the 15th minute.
Sivasakthi began his run from his own half but used his pace and touch to set up a one-on-one with goalkeeper Samik Mitra, before slotting it into his near post.
Seven minutes later, Sivasakthi...
The win, the fourth in a row for the Blues, put them into the top six for the first time since Matchweek 2 of the season and created a five-point cushion between them and Chennaiyin Fc.
A first half full of errors allowed the home team to stamp their authority on the game. Sivasakthi Narayanan led the charge for Bengaluru Fc, pouncing on a well-weighted chip from Roy Krishna who was back defending a corner in the 15th minute.
Sivasakthi began his run from his own half but used his pace and touch to set up a one-on-one with goalkeeper Samik Mitra, before slotting it into his near post.
Seven minutes later, Sivasakthi...
- 1/28/2023
- by News Bureau
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Jamshedpur, Jan 18 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc registered a third consecutive win in Matchweek 16 of the Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23 and inched closer to the final playoff spot after beating Jamshedpur Fc 3-0 at the Jrd Tata Sports Complex, here on Wednesday.
The win puts them in seventh place, three points ahead of Chennaiyin Fc, and just one behind Fc Goa.
Rohit Kumar scored for the second game running and broke the deadlock inside ten minutes before Roy Krishna’s stunner doubled the Blues’ advantage in the 34th minute. The third and final goal of the match came just after the hour-mark when Siva Narayanan unleashed a left-footed drive from the edge of the box after drifting in from the right flank.
The game got off to a bright start, with both sides treading into opposition territory and testing waters regularly. Prabir Das pounced on Krishna’s through pass down the...
The win puts them in seventh place, three points ahead of Chennaiyin Fc, and just one behind Fc Goa.
Rohit Kumar scored for the second game running and broke the deadlock inside ten minutes before Roy Krishna’s stunner doubled the Blues’ advantage in the 34th minute. The third and final goal of the match came just after the hour-mark when Siva Narayanan unleashed a left-footed drive from the edge of the box after drifting in from the right flank.
The game got off to a bright start, with both sides treading into opposition territory and testing waters regularly. Prabir Das pounced on Krishna’s through pass down the...
- 1/18/2023
- by News Bureau
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Bengaluru, Jan 14 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc clinched back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating Odisha Fc 3-1 in Matchweek 15 of the Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday to signal their arrival into the playoffs race.
Rohit Kumar broke the deadlock before Roy Krishna ended his ten-game goalless streak to double the Blues’ advantage.
Diego Mauricio pulled one back from the spot in the opening stages of the second half, but the home side managed to close Odisha Fc’s pursuit for the major part of the game before Pablo Perez came on to score his first goal for the Blues in stoppage time to wrap up all three points. This was the first time this season that Bengaluru Fc scored more than two goals in a game.
Simon Grayson made just one change to his lineup as Sandesh Jhingan came into the Bengaluru Fc defence,...
Rohit Kumar broke the deadlock before Roy Krishna ended his ten-game goalless streak to double the Blues’ advantage.
Diego Mauricio pulled one back from the spot in the opening stages of the second half, but the home side managed to close Odisha Fc’s pursuit for the major part of the game before Pablo Perez came on to score his first goal for the Blues in stoppage time to wrap up all three points. This was the first time this season that Bengaluru Fc scored more than two goals in a game.
Simon Grayson made just one change to his lineup as Sandesh Jhingan came into the Bengaluru Fc defence,...
- 1/14/2023
- by News Bureau
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Guwahati, Jan 6 (Ians) Brazilian defender Alan Costa’s header helped Bengaluru Fc register a late 2-1 win against Northeast United Fc in an Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23 match and gain full points at the Indira Gandhi National Stadium, here on Friday.
With this, Bengaluru Fc did a double over Northeast United Fc this season.
The match had a tight first half, with both teams creating just one clear-cut chance each. Wilmar Jordan had the best chance for NorthEast United Fc in the 9th minute. He was clean through on goal and went for a low curled finish, but Gurpreet Sandhu got down quickly to deny him after he hit his shot into the floor.
Sunil Chhetri was on the bench for Bengaluru Fc, with Roy Krishna leading the line alongside Sivasakthi Narayanan. Krishna couldn’t get involved in the game for most of the first half because of NorthEast...
With this, Bengaluru Fc did a double over Northeast United Fc this season.
The match had a tight first half, with both teams creating just one clear-cut chance each. Wilmar Jordan had the best chance for NorthEast United Fc in the 9th minute. He was clean through on goal and went for a low curled finish, but Gurpreet Sandhu got down quickly to deny him after he hit his shot into the floor.
Sunil Chhetri was on the bench for Bengaluru Fc, with Roy Krishna leading the line alongside Sivasakthi Narayanan. Krishna couldn’t get involved in the game for most of the first half because of NorthEast...
- 1/6/2023
- by News Bureau
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Kolkata, Dec 30 (Ians) East Bengal Fc completed the double against Bengaluru Fc, with Cleiton Silva once again foiling his previous club’s chances with a 90th-minute winner and guiding his team to 2-1 win in an Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23 match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, here on Friday.
East Bengal Fc took the lead thanks to a Silva penalty in the 39th minute. The goal came against the run of play thanks to some good work from Suhair VP on the right flank. Suhair’s mazy run forced Naorem Mahesh Singh into a mistimed sliding tackle, and the ball rolled onto his arms.
The referee pointed to the spot. Silva took a stuttering run-up but calmly slotted his penalty home, putting East Bengal Fc 1-0 up against his former club for the second time this season.
Bengaluru Fc looked threatening from set-pieces in the first half, with...
East Bengal Fc took the lead thanks to a Silva penalty in the 39th minute. The goal came against the run of play thanks to some good work from Suhair VP on the right flank. Suhair’s mazy run forced Naorem Mahesh Singh into a mistimed sliding tackle, and the ball rolled onto his arms.
The referee pointed to the spot. Silva took a stuttering run-up but calmly slotted his penalty home, putting East Bengal Fc 1-0 up against his former club for the second time this season.
Bengaluru Fc looked threatening from set-pieces in the first half, with...
- 12/30/2022
- by News Bureau
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Bengaluru, Dec 3 (Ians) Dimitri Petratos produced a top-drawer long-range shot as a resilient Atk Mohun Bagan took all three points with a 1-0 win over Bengaluru Fc in an Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23 match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, here on Saturday.
The win keeps Atk Mohun Bagan in 4th place with 16 points, two behind third-placed Odisha Fc. On the other hand, it was Bengaluru Fc’s fifth loss of the season and they stayed in 9th place with seven points.
The home team made one change to their starting XI, with Sunil Chhetri replacing an injured Udanta Singh. Atk Mohun Bagan made two chances, bringing in Lenny Rodrigues and Petratos — two men who were vital to the final result.
It was Bengaluru Fc that started the match on the front foot, troubling Atkmb’s backline with a high press. They were almost instantly rewarded for their approach in...
The win keeps Atk Mohun Bagan in 4th place with 16 points, two behind third-placed Odisha Fc. On the other hand, it was Bengaluru Fc’s fifth loss of the season and they stayed in 9th place with seven points.
The home team made one change to their starting XI, with Sunil Chhetri replacing an injured Udanta Singh. Atk Mohun Bagan made two chances, bringing in Lenny Rodrigues and Petratos — two men who were vital to the final result.
It was Bengaluru Fc that started the match on the front foot, troubling Atkmb’s backline with a high press. They were almost instantly rewarded for their approach in...
- 12/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Fatorda (Goa), Nov 26 (Ians) A Javi Hernandez brace ended Bengaluru Fc’s five-match winless and four-match goalless run as they registered a 2-0 win against Fc Goa in an Indian Super League (Isl) 2022-23 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.
The Blues also nabbed their first clean sheet since their season opener as they handed the Gaurs their first home defeat of the season.
Both sides made a couple of changes to their lineups. Fc Goa midfielder Edu Bedia found himself on the bench as Princeton Rebello took his place in the starting XI. The other change for the hosts included Noah Wail Sadaoui in the lineup as Redeem Tlang dropped to the bench. Alan Costa and Bruno Silva were dropped to the bench for Bengaluru Fc as Aleksandar Jovanovic, and Prabir Das started the game.
In the opening couple of minutes, Fc Goa pushed forward with Alvaro Vazquez,...
The Blues also nabbed their first clean sheet since their season opener as they handed the Gaurs their first home defeat of the season.
Both sides made a couple of changes to their lineups. Fc Goa midfielder Edu Bedia found himself on the bench as Princeton Rebello took his place in the starting XI. The other change for the hosts included Noah Wail Sadaoui in the lineup as Redeem Tlang dropped to the bench. Alan Costa and Bruno Silva were dropped to the bench for Bengaluru Fc as Aleksandar Jovanovic, and Prabir Das started the game.
In the opening couple of minutes, Fc Goa pushed forward with Alvaro Vazquez,...
- 11/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Bengaluru, Nov 11 (Ians) Cleiton Silva left his former fanbase in silence, scoring the only goal of the game as East Bengal Fc handed Bengaluru Fc their third successive defeat of the season in the Indian Super League (Isl) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Friday.
The Blues failed to score in their third consecutive game as the Torch Bearers secured their first clean sheet of the season.
The Blues saw quite a few players recover from injuries during the extended break as Simon Grayson made three changes. Suresh Wangjam, Udanta Singh, and Javier Hernandez started together for the first time this season.
The Torch Bearers made just one change with Ankit Mukherjee replacing the suspended Sarthak Golui.
No goals were scored in the opening 45 minutes as the hosts finished the half without a single shot on target. In the first minute, Bruno Silva fired an effort from a distance...
The Blues failed to score in their third consecutive game as the Torch Bearers secured their first clean sheet of the season.
The Blues saw quite a few players recover from injuries during the extended break as Simon Grayson made three changes. Suresh Wangjam, Udanta Singh, and Javier Hernandez started together for the first time this season.
The Torch Bearers made just one change with Ankit Mukherjee replacing the suspended Sarthak Golui.
No goals were scored in the opening 45 minutes as the hosts finished the half without a single shot on target. In the first minute, Bruno Silva fired an effort from a distance...
- 11/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Bengaluru, Nov 10 (Ians) After an extended break, a rejuvenated Bengaluru Fc are back in action in the Hero Indian Super League (Isl) as they face East Bengal Fc at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.
Both sides will be itching for glory after dropping all available points in their previous two encounters.
Bengaluru Fc have taken just four points and scored only two goals from their opening four games of the season. This is their joint-worst start in the Hero Isl, replicating last season’s results. According to their head coach, Simon Grayson, the extended break came at the perfect time. The Blues were plagued by injuries and the interval allowed quite a few players to recuperate.
“It (the break) has been really good for us. This was probably the best time for it because we had a lot of injuries going into the game against Odisha. On Friday,...
Both sides will be itching for glory after dropping all available points in their previous two encounters.
Bengaluru Fc have taken just four points and scored only two goals from their opening four games of the season. This is their joint-worst start in the Hero Isl, replicating last season’s results. According to their head coach, Simon Grayson, the extended break came at the perfect time. The Blues were plagued by injuries and the interval allowed quite a few players to recuperate.
“It (the break) has been really good for us. This was probably the best time for it because we had a lot of injuries going into the game against Odisha. On Friday,...
- 11/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Hyderabad, Oct 21 (Ians) After the stellar victory over NorthEast United in the previous game, defending champions Hyderabad Fc are back in action in the Isl 2022-23 this weekend with a clash against former winner Bengaluru Fc.
The clash with Simon Grayson’s team at the Gmc Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli will be the first top-flight football clash in the city in over two years.
With a win and a draw apiece so far this season, both Hfc and Bfc are currently on four points and with a positive result in this game have a chance to end Matchweek 3 on top of the Isl table.
Simon Grayson’s side, who knocked Hyderabad out of the Durand Cup recently, have a star-studded squad, that will push Manolo’s men yet again in this game.
The likes of Roy Krishna, Sunil Chhetri and N. Sivasakthi have formed a strong attack while Sandesh Jhingan,...
The clash with Simon Grayson’s team at the Gmc Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli will be the first top-flight football clash in the city in over two years.
With a win and a draw apiece so far this season, both Hfc and Bfc are currently on four points and with a positive result in this game have a chance to end Matchweek 3 on top of the Isl table.
Simon Grayson’s side, who knocked Hyderabad out of the Durand Cup recently, have a star-studded squad, that will push Manolo’s men yet again in this game.
The likes of Roy Krishna, Sunil Chhetri and N. Sivasakthi have formed a strong attack while Sandesh Jhingan,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Oct 5 (Ians) The Hero Indian Super League (Isl) is set to return on October 7 and is poised to be bigger and more exciting than ever. The season will welcome back its 12th Man – the fans, who come back to cheer their teams at the stadiums.
With a productive pre-season, where most Hero Isl teams sent their first teams to participate in the Durand Cup, the clubs are all set to give fans an enthralling experience across the season.
Last season’s champions Hyderabad Fc will aim to become the first Hero Isl team to defend their crown successfully, but will have healthy competition to contend with.
With some major transfers in pre-season in the likes of Roy Krishna and Greg Stewart finding new home bases, and the influx of top international coaches, the title will be more closely contested than ever.
“This season, the teams are better I think,...
With a productive pre-season, where most Hero Isl teams sent their first teams to participate in the Durand Cup, the clubs are all set to give fans an enthralling experience across the season.
Last season’s champions Hyderabad Fc will aim to become the first Hero Isl team to defend their crown successfully, but will have healthy competition to contend with.
With some major transfers in pre-season in the likes of Roy Krishna and Greg Stewart finding new home bases, and the influx of top international coaches, the title will be more closely contested than ever.
“This season, the teams are better I think,...
- 10/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Kolkata, Sep 18 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc and their talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri won the first-ever IndianOil Durand Cup title, overcoming Mumbai City Fc 2-1 in the final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Vybk) here on Sunday.
Siva Sakthi and Brazilian Alan Costa scored for the Bengaluru Fc (Bfc) winners while Apuia got the lone goal for Mumbai City Fc (McFc) in what was a fine display of end-to-end football.
The Islanders did get a free-kick in the very first minute of the game but it was The Blues who took an early lead in the 10th minute of the game through a fifth tournament goal by Siva Sakthi.
The long-ball was delivered from deep in the Bfc defense by Jovanovic, which put Mourtada Fall under pressure with Siva on his shoulder. The Senegalese defender was in the end foxed by the bounce and Siva pounced on it with a measured chip over the keeper.
Siva Sakthi and Brazilian Alan Costa scored for the Bengaluru Fc (Bfc) winners while Apuia got the lone goal for Mumbai City Fc (McFc) in what was a fine display of end-to-end football.
The Islanders did get a free-kick in the very first minute of the game but it was The Blues who took an early lead in the 10th minute of the game through a fifth tournament goal by Siva Sakthi.
The long-ball was delivered from deep in the Bfc defense by Jovanovic, which put Mourtada Fall under pressure with Siva on his shoulder. The Senegalese defender was in the end foxed by the bounce and Siva pounced on it with a measured chip over the keeper.
- 9/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kolkata, Sep 10 (Ians) A goal with the last touch of the game by Roy Krishna and a strike from N. Siva Sakthi helped Bengaluru Fc (Bfc) reach the semifinals of the Durand Cup 2022 with a 2-1 victory over a 10-man Odisha Fc (Ofc) in the second quarterfinal at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (Kbk), here on Saturday.
Diego Mauricio got the equalizing goal for the Juggernauts. The Blues thus become the second team after local giants Mohammedan Sporting to make it to the semifinals and have now made it to the last-four stage in all their four appearances in Asia’s oldest football tournament.
What transpired during the 30-minutes of extra time could not be predicted during what turned out to be a scrappy and ill-tempered 90-minutes of regulation time, which ended goalless.
As many as eight yellow cards were shown in that time and Shubham Sarangi of Ofc got the...
Diego Mauricio got the equalizing goal for the Juggernauts. The Blues thus become the second team after local giants Mohammedan Sporting to make it to the semifinals and have now made it to the last-four stage in all their four appearances in Asia’s oldest football tournament.
What transpired during the 30-minutes of extra time could not be predicted during what turned out to be a scrappy and ill-tempered 90-minutes of regulation time, which ended goalless.
As many as eight yellow cards were shown in that time and Shubham Sarangi of Ofc got the...
- 9/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kolkata, Aug 24 (Ians) Indian Super League franchise Bengaluru Fc have alleged that one of their players was racially abused during the team’s game against Indian Air Force in the ongoing 2022 Durand Cup football tournament, here.
The alleged incident took place at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. Bengaluru Fc said they have raised the issue with the authorities.
“Bengaluru Fc is aware of a racist comment made by a player from the opposition, towards one of our players, during the Durand Cup game that took place on Tuesday evening” the club said in a statement.
“We are in touch with the relevant authorities in this regard. Our message is clear – discrimination has no place anywhere. Football is for everyone,” it added.
Bengaluru Fc registered their second consecutive win in the Durand Cup as they thashed Indian Air Force 4-0. Roy Krishna (9th min), Sunil Chhetri (23rd min...
The alleged incident took place at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. Bengaluru Fc said they have raised the issue with the authorities.
“Bengaluru Fc is aware of a racist comment made by a player from the opposition, towards one of our players, during the Durand Cup game that took place on Tuesday evening” the club said in a statement.
“We are in touch with the relevant authorities in this regard. Our message is clear – discrimination has no place anywhere. Football is for everyone,” it added.
Bengaluru Fc registered their second consecutive win in the Durand Cup as they thashed Indian Air Force 4-0. Roy Krishna (9th min), Sunil Chhetri (23rd min...
- 8/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kolkata, Aug 23 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc (Bfc) became the third team of the Durand Cup to pick up a second consecutive win in as many games in this season, after they beat the Indian Air Force 4-0 in a Group B encounter at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (Kbk) here on Tuesday.
Roy Krishan opened the scoring in the ninth minute of the match while Sunil Chhetri got the second in the 23rd. The third was scored by Faisal Ali in the 71st minute, while young striker Siva Sakthi got the fourth in the third minute of stoppage time.
As a result, Bfc now join Mohammedan on six points in the group and both also have the same goal difference.
The Blues gaffer Simon Grayson made as many as six changes in his starting eleven with defender Hira Mondal being the only forced change due to a red-card picked up in their first game.
Roy Krishan opened the scoring in the ninth minute of the match while Sunil Chhetri got the second in the 23rd. The third was scored by Faisal Ali in the 71st minute, while young striker Siva Sakthi got the fourth in the third minute of stoppage time.
As a result, Bfc now join Mohammedan on six points in the group and both also have the same goal difference.
The Blues gaffer Simon Grayson made as many as six changes in his starting eleven with defender Hira Mondal being the only forced change due to a red-card picked up in their first game.
- 8/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kolkata, July 18 (Ians) Atk Mohun Bagan have signed Australian striker Dimitrios Petratos to strengthen their forward line as they aim to fill the void left behind by the departure of Roy Krishna and David Williams. Petratos who played for Australia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup will join the Mariners ahead of the new […]...
- 7/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, July 18 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc have added more firepower to their frontline by acquiring the services of Fiji international striker Roy Krishna, the club announced on Monday. The 34-year-old striker, who captains Fiji and has the most goals and appearances for his country, has previously turned out for Atk Fc and Atk Mohun Bagan […]...
- 7/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bambolim (Goa), March 16 (Ians) Despite their 0-1 loss to Atk Mohun Bagan in the second leg of the Hero Indian Super League semifinal, Hyderabad Fc made history by qualifying for the final with a 3-2 victory on aggregate over two legs at the Athletic Stadium, here on Wednesday. Roy Krishna scored in the 79th […]...
- 3/20/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bambolim (Goa), March 12 (Ians) Hyderabad Fc put one foot in what would be their first-ever final after scripting a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Atk Mohun Bagan in the first leg of the 2021-22 Indian Super League second semi-final at the Athletic Stadium, here on Saturday. Roy Krishna helped Atkmb take the lead but the […]...
- 3/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Fatorda (Goa), March 3 (Ians) Atk Mohun Bagan rode their talisman Roy Krishna’s first-half strike to sail into the semifinals for the second straight year, with a 1-0 victory against Chennaiyin Fc in the Hero Indian Super League at the Pjn Stadium, here on Thursday. Krishna netted his fifth goal of the season and first […]...
- 3/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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