ISL 2024-25: Chhetri’s late purpose rescues Bengaluru FC in 1-1 Draw towards Hyderabad FC

Former champion Hyderabad FC and Bengaluru FC had been locked in a 1-1 draw within the Indian Tremendous League (ISL) 2024-25 match on the GMC Balayogi Stadium right here on Saturday.

Devendra Murgaonkar’s first-half purpose within the twenty first minute gave the house crew an early lead. Nonetheless, 40-year-old Sunil Chhetri scored the equaliser within the 78th minute, reaching the 10-goal mark for the second time in his ISL profession.

Bengaluru FC managed the proceedings with 62.4 per cent possession however managed just one shot on course, which Chhetri transformed to safe a degree for his crew.

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Ramhlunchhunga delivered a pinpoint cross to Murgaonkar, who was positioned within the centre of the 18-yard field. Murgaonkar headed the ball into the bottom-right nook to offer Hyderabad the lead within the twenty first minute.

Murgaonkar was sharp within the offensive, persistently troubling Bengaluru FC’s defence. Twelve minutes after his purpose, Joseph Sunny discovered him on the proper aspect of the penalty space. Murgaonkar struck a strong shot from a good angle, however Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a superb save within the top-right nook.

Devendra Murgaokar (proper) celebrates scoring the opening purpose for Hyderabad FC towards Bengaluru FC. on the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, in Hyderabad.
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Devendra Murgaokar (proper) celebrates scoring the opening purpose for Hyderabad FC towards Bengaluru FC. on the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, in Hyderabad.
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The Bengaluru FC camp made 4 substitutions after half-time in an try to stage a comeback. Ryan Williams, Chinglensana Singh, Edgar Mendez, and Lalremtluanga Fanai changed Aleksandar Jovanovic, Harsh Patre, Pedro Capo, and Shivaldo Singh, respectively.

Mendez settled seamlessly into the sport, connecting with a cross from Naorem Mahesh Singh within the 51st minute. Nonetheless, regardless of the shut distance to the purpose, his header went simply over the bar.

Simply earlier than the hour mark, Ramhlunchhunga showcased his distinctive taking pictures expertise with a long-range effort from over 40 yards after receiving a go from Andrei Alba. The shot was on course, however Gurpreet saved it within the bottom-left nook.

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Bengaluru FC discovered the equaliser with a transfer that has been extremely efficient for the crew this season. Williams, launched within the second half, delivered a exactly timed cross to Chhetri within the 78th minute.

Chhetri met it in the course of the field and nodded it residence, into the bottom-right nook, bringing the guests degree. This was the fourth occasion this season of Williams aiding a Chhetri purpose, highlighting their wonderful link-up play.

Following the equaliser, Bengaluru FC elevated its attacking depth, urgent the Hyderabad defence in the hunt for a winner.

A couple of minutes earlier than the ninetieth minute, Alberto Noguera tried his luck from distance after receiving a go from Jorge Pereyra Diaz. Nonetheless, his shot was off beam, and the groups finally settled for a degree every.

Match end result

Hyderabad 1 (Murgaonkar 21’) drew with Bengaluru FC 1 (Chhetri 78’)

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