Bengaluru FC Secures 2-0 Victory Over Chennaiyin FC in ISL Clash

Bengaluru, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : Bengaluru FC achieved a solid 2-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League on Saturday. The match, held at the Kanteerava Stadium, saw Ryan Williams score the opener in the 24th minute, followed by Mihalio Perovic doubling the lead in the 52nd minute. This win added three crucial points to Bengaluru’s tally.

Both teams started aggressively despite the wet pitch conditions. Bengaluru aimed to build on their recent momentum, while Chennaiyin was coming off a 1-1 draw against Goa. The midfield battle was intense, with neither side willing to give an inch.

Bengaluru had their first significant opportunity in the 11th minute when Ryan Williams delivered a precise ball into the box. Perovic attempted a header from close range, but Chennaiyin’s goalkeeper, Mohammad Nawaz, made a quick save.

The breakthrough came in the 24th minute. Soham Varshney provided a superb pass to Borja Martinez, whose shot was parried by Nawaz. Williams was quick to react, scoring from the rebound and putting Bengaluru ahead.

Chennaiyin responded with a chance in the 33rd minute. A cross from Mohammad Sahil found Reman Tankey, who headed the ball, but Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a crucial save. Despite Chennaiyin’s efforts to find an equalizer, Bengaluru maintained their lead into halftime.

In the second half, Bengaluru continued to assert their dominance. Just seven minutes after the restart, Ashik Kuruniyan, who replaced Williams, made an immediate impact. In the 52nd minute, he assisted Borja Martinez, who delivered a precise cross to Perovic. The latter calmly slotted the ball into the net, extending the lead to 2-0.

Chennaiyin attempted to respond quickly, with Prakasheshwaran driving into the box in the 55th minute. However, Gurpreet was there to deny the shot easily. His performance was instrumental in keeping Bengaluru’s clean sheet intact.

As the match progressed, both teams made substitutions. Bengaluru introduced Naorem Roshan Singh and Nikhil Pujari in the 63rd minute, while Chennaiyin brought on Bryce Miranda and Ladrinpuia shortly after. In the 70th minute, Sunil Chhetri replaced Soham Varshney. Chhetri nearly scored in the 87th minute with a long-range shot, but Nawaz managed to tip it over the crossbar.

Chennaiyin kept pushing for a comeback. In stoppage time, Brison Fernandes took a shot from distance, which Gurpreet again thwarted. The Bengaluru goalkeeper’s performance was key in maintaining their clean sheet.

Despite Chennaiyin’s late pressure, Bengaluru showcased excellent defensive discipline, securing the 2-0 victory and continuing their winning streak this season.