Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: October 25, 2023, 22:40 IST
Bengaluru FC’s Halicharan Narzary and FC Goa’s Seriton Fernandes throughout their match at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru (FSDL)
Bengaluru FC and FC Goa performed out a 0-0 draw on the Sree Kanteerava Stadium within the Indian Super League.
It isn’t usually {that a} stalemate attracts resounding reception from the house crowd however the a number of shut goal-scoring probabilities that led to Bengaluru FC holding FC Goa to a 0-0 outcome on the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday defied that notion.
This match was all the time going to be gripping and gruelling, on condition that the 2 groups barely concede an inch every time they lock horns in opposition to one another. The Blues maintain a formidable document over the Gaurs within the Indian Super League (ISL), with the latter having crushed Bengaluru solely thrice in 14 contests to date. Tonight, it appeared that the house facet would document their eighth win within the league over them, all due to their talismanic chief Sunil Chhetri.
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Nine minutes into the match, the striker had a improbable alternative with a headed effort.
Head coach Simon Grayson insisted previous to the sport that his solely goal at this second is to make his group observe exhausting and implement these studying into the sport. In a transfer straight out of the coaching floor, the 21-year-old Rohit Danu crossed in a supply for his skipper and senior counterpart contained in the field. Chhetri jumped impressively excessive, however one-time teammate and long-time good friend Sandesh Jhingan joined arms with promising fullback Jay Gupta to disclaim the India skipper a purpose that might have introduced Kanteerava to its ft.
If Chhetri tried to get Bengaluru forward on one finish, seasoned goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu ensured that the scores remained degree on the opposite. Goa had their Spanish artistic wizard Victor Rodriguez stepping up for a free kick, the place all he did was dink the ball into the 18-yard field for striker Carlos Martinez. However, Sandhu stood tall and conscious to thwart the ball from hitting the again of the web. The custodian was positively not pleased with the best way his backline lined up for this set-piece, and he made it recognized with some directions to his teammates.
That didn’t cease the proceedings from calling him up for motion as soon as once more, this time to cease a thunderous strike by Gupta. The ISL has given rise to new stars each different season, however for a 22-year-old left again to exhibit such large confidence not solely while defending but additionally throughout taking critical makes an attempt at notching targets for his facet in an away sport highlights the leaps and bounds by which kids have grown of their self-belief. Eventually, amidst substitutions and some tactical shifts, neither of the 2 sides broke the impasse.
Key Performer of the Match
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Bengaluru FC)
The shot-stopper took on the problem of the massive sport and lapped up the chance by making six essential saves to steer Bengaluru to the draw. His large presence between the sticks made it more and more tough for the Gaurs to discover a approach via him, however Gurpreet performed an equally necessary function in constantly speaking together with his defenders and serving to them prepare so as throughout set items.
What’s subsequent for each groups?
FC Goa will subsequent journey to Chennai to tackle the Marina Machans on November 5, whereas Bengaluru FC could have an away fixture in opposition to Odisha FC on October 30.
