Football

Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 3-2 in Indian Super League, enter final for a record fourth time

Though the Blues lost the second leg at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda by 2-1 here, their 2-0 win from the first game of this fixture earlier this week ensured that they entered the summit clash HYDERABAD: Bengaluru FC qualified for a record fourth final of the ISL with a 3-2 aggregate win against FC Goa in the semifinal at Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Though the Blues lost the second leg at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda by 2-1 here, their 2-0 win from the first game of this fixture earlier this week ensured that they entered the summit clash, with Sunil Chhetri starring courtesy of a decisive goal in the added time of the second…

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Spanish flair behind JFC’s success

Spanish attacking duo of Javi Siverio and Javi Hernandez contribute 16 goals and three assists – making up nearly 46% of the total strikes scored for Jamshedpur FC HYDERABAD: The Spanish flair behind Jamshedpur FC’s gritty display in the ISL which leads to the business-end this season has been too obvious. Leading the charge on that front have been their Spanish attacking duo of Javi Siverio and Javi Hernandez, who combined and contributed to a total of 16 goals and three assists – making up nearly 46% of the total strikes scored by the side. While Hernandez, with nine goals and three assists, has been an inspired signing in the summer from Bengaluru FC, Siverio had joined the club midway through 2023-24…

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Sreenidi Deccan FC keen to finish in style

The Deccan Warriors lost 0–1 to Gokulam Kerala FC in a closely fought contest in their last league fixture, while Sporting Club Bengaluru suffered a 2–1 defeat away to Namdhari FC Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC will take the field one last time in the I-League 2024–25 season when it takes on Sporting Club Bengaluru at the Deccan Arena here on Saturday. The Deccan Warriors lost 0–1 to Gokulam Kerala FC in a closely fought contest in their last league fixture, while Sporting Club Bengaluru suffered a 2–1 defeat away to Namdhari FC. “We will go into the final match of the season aiming for a positive result. With the final three points up for grabs, we know that Sporting Club Bengaluru…

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ISL: Jamshedpur Football Club scores hard-fought 2-1 win against Mohun Bagan Super Giant

The first leg of the ISL semi-final was held at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur Hyderabad: Jamshedpur FC recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the first leg of the ISL semi-final at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Thursday. An eventful start to the first half saw Jamshedpur FC garner the advantage in the contest riding on the aerial prowess of Javi Siverio and Stephen Eze. The towering defender’s awareness inside the 18-yard box saw him deliver a headed pass to Siverio, stationed at extremely close range in the 24th minute. The Spaniard had to simply nod the ball into the bottom right corner as the MBSG defence was unable to thwart…

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Bengaluru FC beat Goa FC 2-0 in ISL first leg semifinals

The Blues will head into the second game of this fixture with a 2-0 aggregate in their favour Hyderabad: Bengaluru FC scored a 2-0 win against FC Goa in the first leg of their semi-final tie of the Indian Super League (ISL)at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday night. The Blues will thus head into the second game of this fixture with a 2-0 aggregate in their favour, as they marshalled proceedings in this match with five on-target shots despite holding only 42.2% of the ball possession. Odei Onaindia brought down a free kick deep inside the Bengaluru FC box and delivered a headed pass in the path of Udanta Singh on the right to produce the first reasonable…

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Rahul Bheke holds key to Bengaluru FC’s fortunes

Rahul Bheke, Former player of Mumbai City FC, who joined Bengaluru FC last Summer turned to be a leadership figure and delivered some of the biggest moments in the history of Bengaluru FC HYDERABAD: As Bengaluru FC brought Rahul Bheke back in their ranks from Mumbai City FC last summer, they added a leadership figure with a history of delivering in the biggest moments to their squad. Now, less than a season into his return, Bheke has reaffirmed his importance to the Blues, donning an important responsibility in taking them to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semi-finals. In addition to his defensive excellence, he has netted thrice already this season – his joint-best tally in a single ISL campaign, showing an ability…

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Sreenidi Deccan suffers 0-1 loss to Gokulam Kerala in I-League

Sreenidi Deccan suffers 0-1 loss to Gokulam Kerala in I-League Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Gokulam Kerala FC in a Round 21 fixture of the I-League at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Sunday. Thabiso Brown scored the only goal of the game in the 18th minute. Assistant coach Ishant Singh made two changes to his starting eleven, bringing Lalchungnunga and William Oliveira back into the lineup. Played under humid conditions, the game was dominated by the hosts from the very beginning, with goalkeeper Aryan being called into action early on. In the 18th minute, the hosts broke the deadlock through Thabiso Brown, who slotted his shot past Aryan into the back of the net.…

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Jamshedpur FC in Indian Super League semifinals after 2-0 win against NorthEast United FC

The Red Miners will face League Shield Winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the last-four fixture Hyderabad: Jamshedpur FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong to enter the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Sunday. The Red Miners will face League Shield Winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the last-four fixture, whereas the Highlanders’ run in the campaign rounds off with this result. Jamshedpur FC’s five away victories so far this season are the best that they have recorded in any ISL campaign. The visitors grabbed the breakthrough in their unique style, with Ashutosh Mehta pulling off a long throw-in that found its way to Stephen Eze inside the 18-yard box. The…

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SkyKings FC beats Rainbow FC in final through penalty shoot-out, wins Champions Cup 7 title

SkyKings FC scored a hard-fought 7-6 win against Rainbow FC Hyderabad: SkyKings FC scored a hard-fought 7-6 win against Rainbow FC via penalty shoot-out in the final of the Champions Cup 7 invitation football tournament for under-11 years, organised by Friends Club of Bolarum, here on Saturday. Special prizes were given to Arush of Rainbow (best striker), Rishab of St. Michael’s (best defender) and Eshaan of SkyKings (best goalkeeper). The result: Final: SkyKings FC 7 (Vihaan, Arya, Shaurya, Manvik, Krishna, Naman, Mehedi) beat Rainbow FC 6 (Shaun, Sunny, Aarush, Prince, Lucky, Dhruv).

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ISL: Bengaluru FC leave Mumbai in shatters, as they clock 5-0 win to qualify for semifinal

Bengaluru FC will play FC Goa across two legs of the semi-final on April 2 and April 6, respectively Hyderabad: Bengaluru FC blanked Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the ISL play-off to qualify for the semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The Blues has set up a last-four fixture with FC Goa now, whereas the Islanders’ season wraps up with this defeat. The Blues discovered early inroads through Ryan Williams in the ninth minute, as the attacker laid in a low cross inside the Mumbai City FC box. Thaer Krouma could not control the pace put behind the pass, though, leading to a disarrayed interception that was met by Suresh Singh Wangjam and drilled into the bottom…

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