With this win, Bengaluru FC leapfrogged Odisha FC and FC Goa moved to the 5th spot in the ISL standings and extended their winning run to six games. Kerala Blasters FC remained third with 31 points from 18 games.
A win for the Blasters will confirm their qualification for the playoffs, while the Blues have a chance to pull further clear of Odisha FC in the skirmish for sixth place.
ATK Mohun Bagan controlled the fair share of possession in the first half as the teams went into half-time with decent opportunities. Javi Hernandez broke the deadlock in the 78th minute only for Roy Krishna to add his name to the scoresheet in stoppage time. Dimitri Petratos scored in the d
The youngster was a pivotal figure in each of the Blues' four wins, registering four goals and one assist in the process. Sivasakthi fought his way into the starting lineup under head coach Simon Grayson and since then, has been reaping rewards with his goal contributions.
Like the previous games, Bengaluru FC were solid in the defence and penetrated the opposition with quick counterattacks. One such move led to the opening goal from Sivasakthi Narayanan. The defensive lapses of Chennaiyin FC didn't help them as Narayanan netted the second and Rohit Kumar exte
It was a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture, and head coach Grayson mentions it is an important game for both teams, who are in the race to qualify for the playoffs. The league is coming into the last phase before the knockout rounds, and there will be vital games to witness.
The Blues are three points off sixth place but have played a game more. Meanwhile, the Marina Machans are five points off the final playoff spot that Odisha FC currently occupies.
The Blues are six points off sixth place, currently occupied by FC Goa. Odisha FC is three points ahead of the Gaurs (FC Goa) and will be looking to extend that advantage and move up the table.
A cagey first half set up the match for a beautiful finish as Sivasakthi Narayanan opened the scoring for Bengaluru FC in the 50th minute. Romain Philippoteaux bagged the equaliser for the Highlanders in the 66th minute, only for Grayson's men to take home all three points thanks to an injur
The Blues have suffered four defeats in the last five fixtures which have led them to drop down to the ninth position on the ISL points table. Simon Grayson's men are nine points off the playoffs spot and a victory against NorthEast United FC, who languish in the last spot will help the team