Sunil Chhetri's last-gasp goal breaks Goan hearts as Bengaluru FC progress to ISL 2024-25 Final

Sunil Chhetri’s stoppage-time header sent Bengaluru FC to a record fourth ISL final despite a 2-1 second-leg loss to FC Goa. The Blues won the semi-final 3-2 on aggregate.

Goa, April 6: Bengaluru FC qualified for a record fourth final of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight after a 3-2 aggregate win against FC Goa in the semi-final. 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 half.

The Gaurs looked to set the tone of this game from the onset, with Boris Singh hammering a shot from distance way too high to the target in the seventh minute. In the very next move, Udanta Singh supplied a precise pass to Iker Guarrotxena inside the 18-yard box, which the attacker kicked high and wide to the left. Though these endeavours did not materialise into goals, they spoke volumes about FC Goa’s intent to cut the deficit early on.

In the 13th minute, Dejan Drazic swung into the thick of things, pouncing upon a delivery by Aakash Sangwan to direct the ball right at the centre of the net. However, the eventual shot lacked the pace required to power its way into the back of the net.

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