HIGHLIGHTS BFC 4-0 IAFFT, Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force, Durand Cup: Sunil Chhetri, Roy Krishna, Faisal and Siva score

Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force FT: Read the pre-match build-up and live updates of the BFC vs IAFFT fixture of the Durand Cup 2022.

Goals from Sunil Chhetri and Roy Krishna keeps Bengaluru FC ahead against Indian Air Force football team. (File Photo) | Photo Credit: The Hindu

Full Time

Bengaluru maintains its 100 percent win rate with a second successive win. With two goals in each half, Simon Grayson’s men finish the match with a 4-0 scoreline against Indian Air Force Football Team.

90+3’ Siva makes it 4-0 for Bengaluru FC

Siva continues to go in attack. This time, after a through ball from Suresh, it is carried into the box by him and after beating the goalie this time, he finishes the ball into the net to make it 4-0 for Bengaluru FC

88’

Bengaluru FC attacks on the counter and Siva gets to the ball as Air Force players are left tracking back, but Shibin makes a key save to keep the margin to three goals for now.

80’

Suresh delivers another through ball into the penalty box and just before Siva gets to it, Shibin intercepts the ball to end that attack

72’ Bengaluru FC goes three up now

Suresh runs into the box and crosses after beating an IAFFT defender. Faisal connects to guide the ball into the net. Bengaluru FC is three goals ahead now. BFC 3-0 IAFFT

63’

Alan Costa is subbed on as Bengaluru FC looks for an aerial advantage and more muscle in the defence.

56’

A collision between Vivek and Namgyal stops the match for a minute as the players are attended by the medical teams of both teams respectively.

51’

Sunil Chhetri gets the ball in the left flank and passes to Udanta - who has come onto the pitch for defender Sandesh Jhingan - but the pass is intercepted. Grayson’s changes look to be more attacking as the manager seeks more goals

48’

Indian Air Force attacks on the counter, with Prabhjot getting the ball in the penalty box and beats Muirang. But Namgyal reaches the box just at the right time to clear the ball.

Second Half begins!

Muirang of BFC fouls Vivek with a challenge from behind as Air Force gets a free kick. However, poor execution gifts Bengaluru FC the ball for a goal kick

Half Time! Blues stay ahead with the score BFC 2-0 IAFFT

Goals from Sunil Chhetri and Roy Krishna keeps Bengaluru FC ahead against Indian Air Force football team in the Durand Cup 2022 match.

45+7’

Prabhjot beats Jovanovic in the Bengaluru FC box and shoots on target, but Gurpreet - the goalkeeper of the Indian National Team - stays put to stop the shot.

45’

Bengaluru goes on the attack on the right flank, but the Air Force defence stops the attack right in the penalty box, clearing it away, out of danger.

42’

The Indian Air Force team, which initially had started with three men, has returned to four people at the back and IAFFT tries to shoot from distance with Prabhjot trying a shot. But the shot is miles off-target as Bengaluru goes on the counter.

36’

Bengaluru FC is looking to play from the back with Sandesh Jhingan getting the ball to Gurpreet. He shoots for Prabir Das, who delivers a cross from the right to Chhetri, but overshoots the ball as Chhetri misses a chance to capitalise on the chance.

30’

Time for a cooling break! Both the sides regroup to evaluate their strategies for the remaining hour of regulation time.

23’ Goal! Sunil Chhetri scores for Bengaluru FC!

Prabir Das delivers a long cross from the right and Sunil Chhetri manages to keep the ball on target, doubling the lead, BFC 2-0 IAFFT now. That is four goals between Roy Krishna and Sunil Chhetri for Bengaluru FC now.

20’

SAVE! Jijo makes a run along the right flank, but Muirang marks him well to prevent a shot on target as Indian Air Force gets a corner kick. Aquib takes the kick, which after a clearance, falls for Prabhjot and he shoots on target. Gurpreet makes a crucial save.

9’ Goal! Roy Krishna scores his second goal of Durand Cup

Roy Krishna gets the ball close to the box and barges into the box to pull off a calm finish with his right foot. The Fijian gets his second goal in the Durand Cup and his second goal in a consecutive match.

4’

Chance ! Prabhjot tries to dink the ball over Gurpreet, but the ball flies over the net as Indian Air Force starts asking questions to the BFC defence

3’

Free Kick! Sunil Chhetri tries to deliver a through ball into the box for Namgyal Bhutia, but the BFC player over runs to miss out on ball possession, giving it back to IAFFT.

Kick Off!

Grayson’s boys start in white from left to right, while the Indian Air Force football team starts in blue, from the other end.

One of the Starting Lineups out!

Bengaluru FC: Gurpreet Sandhu (GK), Prabir Das, Sandesh Jhingan, Jovanic, Muirang, Bhutia, Suresh, Rohit, Bruno, Krishna, Chhetri

Indian Air Force FT: Shibin (GK)(C), Jijo, Danish, Arashpreet, Halder, Prabh, Vivek, Aqib, Mani, Sourav, Siam

Which teams are playing in the Durand Cup today?

Bengaluru FC and Indian Air Force FT will be in action on the Matchday 8 of the Durand Cup 2022.

Bengaluru FC, having won its first game under Simon Grayson with a 2-1 result against Jamshedpur FC, continues its 2022 Durand Cup campaign with a clash against services side Indian Air Force FT on Tuesday. Defender Hira Mondal is suspended, following a red card he picked up in the opening encounter for a second bookable offense.

“We watched the Indian Air Force Team in their last match against FC Goa and what we saw was a very physical encounter. We’re expecting a tough match, but our focus is completely on ourselves and how we can improve as a unit while the tournament progresses,” said Grayson.

Goals from Roy Krishna and Sunil Chhetri gave the Blues their first three points of the Durand Cup campaign, with Bengaluru grouped alongside IAF, Jamshedpur FC, Mohammedan SC and FC Goa. Grayson stressed that he was keen to give his players as many minutes as possible, with the focus set on the Indian Super League season.

“Our focus is also on giving these players game time and finding a balance that will allow each of them to get as fit as possible ahead of the new season. Unfortunately, we’ve picked up a few niggles and I’m not prepared to risk players for the short term. We’ve got an exciting squad with young and experienced players who have been in the ISL for a number of years. They compliment and push each other and I’m happy with the squad that I have at my disposal,” Grayson added.

Indian Air Force FT went down 1-0 to FC Goa in its opening encounter, and finds itself in fourth place in Group A. Mohammedan SC, following its 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC, is currently on top of the pile with six points from two games.

Where is Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force FT being played?

Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force FT is being played at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

When is Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force FT in Durand Cup?

The match between Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force FT is scheduled for a 6 pm kick-off IST.

Where can I watch Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force FT?

The Durand Cup fixture – Bengaluru FC vs Indian Air Force FT – will be aired on Sports18 and Sports18 HD.

Sports18 is available on Tata Play (Channel No. 488), Airtel Digital (Channel No. 293), JioTV+ (Channel No. 262 – SD, 261 – HD) and Sun Direct (Channel No. 505).

Where can I live stream Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC?

The Durand Cup fixture – Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC – can be live streamed on Voot and JioTV.