AGGREGATE SCORE:Bengaluru FC 2-2 Mumbai City FC (BFC Win 9-8 On Penalties)
BENGALURU FC ARE GOING TO THE ISL 2022-23 FINALS!
Powered by the penalty of Sandesh Jhingan and the heroics of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the Blues have booked a date in Goa on March 18 in the most Hollywood-esque manner.
SANDESH JHINGAN IS THE HERO AT SREE KANTEERAVA!
With all the responsibility resting on his shoulder, the veteran center-back calmly tucked the penalty past Phurba Lachenpa.
SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!
The first save of the penalty shootout has come from Gurpreet Singh Sandhu as the veteran shot-stopper keeps Mehtab Singh's spot-kick out!
SURESH SINGH WANGJAM MAKES IT 8-8!
One of the goalkeepers will need to stand up with a save now.
VINIT RAI CONVERTS FROM THE SPOT TO GIVE MUMBAI THE LEAD!
Rohit Kumar makes it 7-7!
MUMBAI LEAD 6-7!
Mourtada Fall beats Gurpreet with a lazy-looking run-up! Calm and composed.
BENGALURU EQUALIZE!
Prabir Das makes it 6-6 without flinching. This has been a high-quality shootout!
ADVANTAGE MUMBAI!
Vikram Singh has given Mumbai the advantage in the sudden death. All the pressure on BFC once again.
INTO THE SUDDEN DEATH!
Pablo Perez steps up to take the crucial penalty and sends it down the middle to equalize for BFC.
ALL THE PRESSURE ON BFC NOW!
Rahul Bheke makes it 4-5 for BFC.
Bengaluru back on level terms!
Sunil Chhetri squeezes his penalty past Phurba Lachenpa.
CALM AND COMPOSED!
Ahmed Jahouh makes it 3-4 for Mumbai.
SMASHED IT!
A thunderous penalty from Alan Costa levels the proceedings at 3-3!
ICE COOL FROM CHHANGTE!
The in-form winger sends Gurpreet the other way and converts his spot-kick. 3-2 for Mumbai.
BFC AREN'T BACKING DOWN!
It's Roy Krishna who thumps his chest before scoring a fine penalty. BFC 2-2 MCFC.
MUMBAI SCORES!
Jorge Pereyra Diaz converts from the spot despite Gurpreet getting his hand to the ball.
BENGALURU EQUALIZE!
Javi Hernandez, unfazed, converts brilliantly from the spot and Lachenpa has no chance.
MUMBAI TAKE THE LEAD!
Greg Stewart steps up to take Mumbai's first penalty of the shootout and drills it past Gurpreet Singh Sandhu!
Despite the best efforts from both teams, the match has rolled into the dreaded penalty shootout.
SECOND HALF OF EXTRA-TIME: Bengaluru FC 1-2 Mumbai City FC
(AGGREGATE SCORE: Bengaluru FC 2-2 Mumbai City FC)
120' STUNNING SAVE!
Alan Costa gets a header on target but Phurba Lachenpa once again turns into the savior as he pushes the ball for a corner.
119' More change for BFC: Naorem Roshan Singh is replaced by Parag Shrivas.
117' A moment of genius from Javi and Chhetri carves open the MCFC defense. But the Spaniard's attempt is straight into the hands of Phurba Lachenpa.
112' Although the players are knackered the intensity from both teams hasn't fizzled out yet.
109' ANOTHER CHANCE SQUANDERED!
Greg Stewart nonchalantly played in a cross from the right and Jorge Pereyra Diaz did everything right to reach it. But his glancing header is just wide of the target. The Argentine forward has his head in his hands!
107' Javier Hernandez takes the free kick and floats in a powerful cross, but straight towards the keeper. However, Phurba Lachenpa spills it out and Pablo Perez is there, but he shows quick reflex and slaps it away to safety.
106' SECOND HALF OF THE EXTRA TIME IS UNDERWAY!
HALF-TIME OF EXTRA TIME: Bengaluru FC 1-2 Mumbai City FC
(Aggregate score: Bengaluru FC 2-2 Mumbai City FC)
102' ONE OF THE BEST SAVES OF THE SEASON!
Phurba Lachenpa is in absolutely blistering form in between the posts. Javi Hernandez finds Roy Krishna with an inch-perfect cross at the back post. The Fijian international's lobbed header is parried away by an outstretched Phurba! However, Mourtada Fall directs the rebound towards his own goal in an attempt to clear it. But luckily for Mumbai, the ball ricochets off the post.
99' HOW HAS THAT NOT GONE IN!
Vikram Singh is through down the right flank and tries to find Jorge Pereyra Diaz on the front post with a low cross. The Argentinian forward gets to the ball but can't nudge it from point-blank range. The miss will haunt the Islanders if they fail to seal the tie.
95' Double change for BFC: Aleksander Jovanovic and Bruno Ramires make way for Alan Costa and Pablo Perez. Does this mean a change of system from Simon Grayson?
91' Change for MCFC: Vinit Rai comes on for Rowlin Borges!
91' TIME FOR THE FIRST HALF OF EXTRA TIME!
The game has now spilled over to extra time and these 30 minutes will decide the fate of both clubs.
FULL-TIME: Bengaluru FC 1-2 Mumbai City FC
AGGREGATE SCORE: Bengaluru FC 2-2 Mumbai City FC
90+4' SO CLOSE!
That could've been the match-winning goal. After some brilliant build-up play from the hosts, Vikram Pratap drills a delicious ball into the box but Rahul Bheke's glancing ender is narrowly wide off the target.
90+3' Mumbai have all the tempo and the possession.
90' Five minutes of additional time to be played here!
90' Suresh Singh Wangjam is booked for a foul on Lallianzuala Chhangte.
86' Late in the game now and Bengaluru catch the visitors on the break. Rohit Kumar plays Roy Krishna through on goal and the Fijian international does well to outfox his marker. But he overpowers his effort and skies it.
83' Rohit Kumar is booked for a challenge on Greg Stewart!
82' Two back-to-back corners from Mumbai City and the pressure is entirely on the hosts. But nothing substantial comes off it.
79' Forced change for Mumbai: Bipin Singh has seemingly rolled his ankle and is replaced by Vikram Pratap Singh.
77' A freekick for Mumbai close to the BFC byline and Ahmed Jahouh plays a low cross into the box. The ball falls for Rowlin Borges, whose effort is high and wide of the target.
70' Phurba Lachenpa now makes a world-class save to deny Javier Hernandez his second goal of the night.
70' The man, the myth, the legend is here!
Change for BFC as Sunil Chhetri replaces Sivasakthi. Can the BFC talisman alter the scoreline in their favor?
67' GOOOOAAALLL!
This could be the most important goal of Mehtab Singh's career. What a turnaround! Abysmal marking from Bengaluru FC as Mehtab converts a corner kick from Greg Stewart with a towering header. The Islanders are leading on the night and level in terms of the aggregate score. This match is perfectly poised for a Hollywood ending.
65' GURPREET TURNS INTO HERO ONCE AGAIN!
Bipin Singh is unleashes a looping header into the far corner but Gurpreet Singh steps in with a crucial 'Superman" save.
60' Sivasakthi is booked for preventing a quick freekick after Roy Krishna brings down Mehtab Singh.
57' LACHENPA ON THE TOP!
It's once again Sivasakthi who cuts open the MCFC defense on the break. The youngster breezes past Ahmed Jahouh before playing Javi Hernandez through down the right flank now. But once again the Spaniard's effort is saved by Phurba Lachenpa.
53' Mumbai have all the possession but they just can't seem to find a gap in the BFC defense!
48' Expectedly, Mumbai are all over hosts. Des Buckingham and his men have all the impetus in the world to push forward. Can BFC capitalize on their opposition's desperation?
46' Early push from Mumbai as Greg Stewart finds Bipin Singh inside the opposition box with a driven pass. But Gurpreet easily saves Bipin's effort.
46' SECOND HALF IS UNDERWAY!
Both teams are lining up to take the pitch for what will be the most crucial 45 minutes of their season.
HALF-TIME: Bengaluru FC 1-1 Mumbai City FC
(Aggregate Score: Bengaluru FC 2-1 Mumbai City FC)
45+4' Mumbai are eager to level the scores before they go for the half-time break. The Islanders are pushing players forward here!
45' This has been an exhilarating half of football so far. Two very unique teams with very unique styles have played their heart out to book a berth in the ISL 2022-23 grand finale.
43' FRACTION TOO HIGH!
Mumbai concede a handball in a dangerous area and Javi Hernandez steps up for it. The Spanish maestro tries to nestle the net but his effort just flies effort.
41' CRUCIAL SAVE!
Sivasakthi once again leads a counter for the hosts and plays an inch-perfect ball to release Javi Hernandez. However, the Spaniard's effort from the left side of the box is saved by Phurba Lachenpa!
38' Mourtada Fall goes into the referee's book for his clumsy challenge on Javi Hernandez. The veteran defender will miss the finale if Mumbai manage to go through.
37' OFF THE BAR!
That could've been the most bizarre equalizer. Vignesh Dakshinamurthy receives the ball on the left flank and eyes a cross into the far post. However, his effort dips over Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and kisses the crossbar
31' GOOAALLL!
That's the ray of hope. As the dark clouds were hovering over Mumbai City, Bipin Singh steps up like a knight in shining armor. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a crucial stop from Rowlin Borges but the Indian winger was present in the perfect spot to tuck home Mumbai's lone goal in the tie. Aggregate score: BFC 2-1 MCFC.
25' Mumbai look stunned after the unexpected goal but they are well capable of stringing together a reaction!
A twist of genius. A twist of fate. A twist of drama. Sivasakthi Narayan receives the ball on the left flank but Mehtab Singh is quickly on him. But the young Indian forward breezes past his marker with an intricate turn and whips in an inch-perfect cross. The ball finds Javi Hernandez, who is unmarked inside the box, and the Spaniard nudges it into the bottom corner with a grazing header. After scoring against the run of play, Bengaluru now have a 2-0 aggregate lead in the tie.
15' Siva Narayanan receives the ball in his own half and tries to turn away with it, but Mehtab Singh comes from behind and puts in a clumsy challenge to stop him. Need to keep the emotions in check at this point.
14' TEMPERS ARE FLARING!
It's all getting a little too heated up with Mehtab Singh and Aleksander Jovanovic involved in an off-the-ball tussle. However, the referee does well to handle the situation.
Greg Stewart steps up to take the spot kick but the Indian numero uno keeps the miscued effort out with his outstretched arms. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu backs up the penalty stop with another save from Lallianzuala Chhangte. TALISMAN!
8' PENALTY FOR BFC!
A huge early opportunity for the Islanders. Mumbai breaks down the left side of the box and Jorge Pereyra Diaz is brought down by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. The referee blows the whistle straight away!
5' BFC have opted for a very positive approach with likes of Naorem Roshan Singh and Sivasakthi pressing high up the field. Will Mumbai change their more natural approach of playing out from the back? Only time will tell.
3' Javi Hernandez's effort is overpowered and flies sky wards. Wasted opportunity!
2' Bengaluru have started the game on the front foot and win an early freekick!
1' KICK-OFF!
Bengaluru FC will get us underway in front of a capacity crowd at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
TIME FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM!
The players are out on the pitch and it's time for the national anthem.
Bengaluru FC (Starting XI): Gurpreet Sandhu (GK/C), Aleksandar Jovanovic, Sandesh Jhingan, Prabir Das, Roshan Naorem, Bruno Silva, Rohit Kumar, Javier Hernandez, Suresh Wangjam, Roy Krishna and Siva Narayanan.
Bengaluru FC drew first blood against Mumbai City FC in their Indian Super League 2022-23 semifinal clash by taking a 1-0 lead away from home in the first leg.
The Islanders were in a prime position to run away with the tie after their blistering start to the first leg. However, Simon Grayson's men kept their cool and dug deep to display some of the finest pieces of counter-attacking football. They were happy to let the Islanders enjoy possession while they plotted for the opportune moment to strike. The moment came in the 78th minute through talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri. The veteran forward expertly judged and nudged a corner from Naorem Roshan Singh to give the visitors an all-important lead.
With a narrow victory, the Blues extended their winning streak to 10 matches while more importantly securing a massive advantage going into the second leg. Meanwhile, for the Islanders and Des Buckingham, the loss and most importantly the indecisiveness in front of the goal spelled trouble. After going unbeaten for 18 straight matches, Mumbai City have now suffered their third defeat on the trot.
Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the second leg of the semi-final tie between Mumbai City FC and Bengaluru FC in ISL 2022-23. This is Sayantan and I'll be taking you through an electrifying fixture at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
Powered by the penalty of Sandesh Jhingan and the heroics of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the Blues have booked a date in Goa on March 18 in the most Hollywood-esque manner.
With all the responsibility resting on his shoulder, the veteran center-back calmly tucked the penalty past Phurba Lachenpa.
The first save of the penalty shootout has come from Gurpreet Singh Sandhu as the veteran shot-stopper keeps Mehtab Singh's spot-kick out!
One of the goalkeepers will need to stand up with a save now.
Mourtada Fall beats Gurpreet with a lazy-looking run-up! Calm and composed.
Prabir Das makes it 6-6 without flinching. This has been a high-quality shootout!
Vikram Singh has given Mumbai the advantage in the sudden death. All the pressure on BFC once again.
Pablo Perez steps up to take the crucial penalty and sends it down the middle to equalize for BFC.
Rahul Bheke makes it 4-5 for BFC.
Sunil Chhetri squeezes his penalty past Phurba Lachenpa.
Ahmed Jahouh makes it 3-4 for Mumbai.
A thunderous penalty from Alan Costa levels the proceedings at 3-3!
The in-form winger sends Gurpreet the other way and converts his spot-kick. 3-2 for Mumbai.
It's Roy Krishna who thumps his chest before scoring a fine penalty. BFC 2-2 MCFC.
Jorge Pereyra Diaz converts from the spot despite Gurpreet getting his hand to the ball.
Javi Hernandez, unfazed, converts brilliantly from the spot and Lachenpa has no chance.
Greg Stewart steps up to take Mumbai's first penalty of the shootout and drills it past Gurpreet Singh Sandhu!
(AGGREGATE SCORE: Bengaluru FC 2-2 Mumbai City FC)
Alan Costa gets a header on target but Phurba Lachenpa once again turns into the savior as he pushes the ball for a corner.
Greg Stewart nonchalantly played in a cross from the right and Jorge Pereyra Diaz did everything right to reach it. But his glancing header is just wide of the target. The Argentine forward has his head in his hands!
(Aggregate score: Bengaluru FC 2-2 Mumbai City FC)
Phurba Lachenpa is in absolutely blistering form in between the posts. Javi Hernandez finds Roy Krishna with an inch-perfect cross at the back post. The Fijian international's lobbed header is parried away by an outstretched Phurba! However, Mourtada Fall directs the rebound towards his own goal in an attempt to clear it. But luckily for Mumbai, the ball ricochets off the post.
Vikram Singh is through down the right flank and tries to find Jorge Pereyra Diaz on the front post with a low cross. The Argentinian forward gets to the ball but can't nudge it from point-blank range. The miss will haunt the Islanders if they fail to seal the tie.
The game has now spilled over to extra time and these 30 minutes will decide the fate of both clubs.
AGGREGATE SCORE: Bengaluru FC 2-2 Mumbai City FC
That could've been the match-winning goal. After some brilliant build-up play from the hosts, Vikram Pratap drills a delicious ball into the box but Rahul Bheke's glancing ender is narrowly wide off the target.
Change for BFC as Sunil Chhetri replaces Sivasakthi. Can the BFC talisman alter the scoreline in their favor?
This could be the most important goal of Mehtab Singh's career. What a turnaround! Abysmal marking from Bengaluru FC as Mehtab converts a corner kick from Greg Stewart with a towering header. The Islanders are leading on the night and level in terms of the aggregate score. This match is perfectly poised for a Hollywood ending.
Bipin Singh is unleashes a looping header into the far corner but Gurpreet Singh steps in with a crucial 'Superman" save.
It's once again Sivasakthi who cuts open the MCFC defense on the break. The youngster breezes past Ahmed Jahouh before playing Javi Hernandez through down the right flank now. But once again the Spaniard's effort is saved by Phurba Lachenpa.
Both teams are lining up to take the pitch for what will be the most crucial 45 minutes of their season.
(Aggregate Score: Bengaluru FC 2-1 Mumbai City FC)
Mumbai concede a handball in a dangerous area and Javi Hernandez steps up for it. The Spanish maestro tries to nestle the net but his effort just flies effort.
Sivasakthi once again leads a counter for the hosts and plays an inch-perfect ball to release Javi Hernandez. However, the Spaniard's effort from the left side of the box is saved by Phurba Lachenpa!
That could've been the most bizarre equalizer. Vignesh Dakshinamurthy receives the ball on the left flank and eyes a cross into the far post. However, his effort dips over Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and kisses the crossbar
That's the ray of hope. As the dark clouds were hovering over Mumbai City, Bipin Singh steps up like a knight in shining armor. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a crucial stop from Rowlin Borges but the Indian winger was present in the perfect spot to tuck home Mumbai's lone goal in the tie. Aggregate score: BFC 2-1 MCFC.
A twist of genius. A twist of fate. A twist of drama. Sivasakthi Narayan receives the ball on the left flank but Mehtab Singh is quickly on him. But the young Indian forward breezes past his marker with an intricate turn and whips in an inch-perfect cross. The ball finds Javi Hernandez, who is unmarked inside the box, and the Spaniard nudges it into the bottom corner with a grazing header. After scoring against the run of play, Bengaluru now have a 2-0 aggregate lead in the tie.
It's all getting a little too heated up with Mehtab Singh and Aleksander Jovanovic involved in an off-the-ball tussle. However, the referee does well to handle the situation.
Greg Stewart steps up to take the spot kick but the Indian numero uno keeps the miscued effort out with his outstretched arms. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu backs up the penalty stop with another save from Lallianzuala Chhangte. TALISMAN!
A huge early opportunity for the Islanders. Mumbai breaks down the left side of the box and Jorge Pereyra Diaz is brought down by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. The referee blows the whistle straight away!
Bengaluru FC will get us underway in front of a capacity crowd at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
The players are out on the pitch and it's time for the national anthem.
The Islanders were in a prime position to run away with the tie after their blistering start to the first leg. However, Simon Grayson's men kept their cool and dug deep to display some of the finest pieces of counter-attacking football. They were happy to let the Islanders enjoy possession while they plotted for the opportune moment to strike. The moment came in the 78th minute through talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri. The veteran forward expertly judged and nudged a corner from Naorem Roshan Singh to give the visitors an all-important lead.
With a narrow victory, the Blues extended their winning streak to 10 matches while more importantly securing a massive advantage going into the second leg. Meanwhile, for the Islanders and Des Buckingham, the loss and most importantly the indecisiveness in front of the goal spelled trouble. After going unbeaten for 18 straight matches, Mumbai City have now suffered their third defeat on the trot.