That's all from us here as Albert Roca takes Bengaluru into another final. The Blues scored from an early Cameron Watson penalty but couldn't add to their lead thereafter. Aizawl somehow managed to earn a very late penalty but Lalram Chullova was denied by Amrinder in what was the last piece of action in the game. That's all from us here. Stay tuned for Kolkata derby action coming up next.
90+8' Bengaluru survive a late, late scare as Amrinder keeps out Chullova's penalty. The referee has blown the full-time whistle as Bengaluru progress to the final.
90+2' Amrinder is booked for time wasting here as Lenny is struggling and will be taken off the pitch. Can Bengaluru hang on to their lead in the last few minutes?
Lalmuankima tricks his way into the Bengaluru box but his shot is saved well down his right by Amrinder. That's the closest Aizawl have come to a goal today.
86' Glen cuts inside from the right but his shot is just dragged wide. Albino would've had no chance with that one had it been on target. Aizawl hang on.
83' Tired legs are evident here from Aizawl as they lack the cutting edge in attack. They need every ounce of their energy in the game's dying minutes. 7 minutes of regulation time remaining.
82' Bengaluru are trying to play keep ball deep inside Aizawl's half but the I-League champions are having none of it as they pull forward in another attack.
78' Udanta nearly breaks clear from a Watson long ball but Albino deals with the danger well. With Bengaluru's counter-attacking designs, these 12 minutes are perfect for someone like Udanta, who relies on his raw pace.
Counter attack from the Blues here as Khabra finds Glen, who twists and turns but fails to get his shot away as Zotea deals with the Trinidadian World Cupper well. Aizawl have left themselves vulnerable at the back as they go all out for an equaliser.
71' Teams have headed to the technical area for a water break. It's been a professional display from Roca's Bengaluru so far, keeping Aizawl at a fair distance from their goal.
67' Al Amna goes past Lenny but can't pass Jhingan, who suffers a knock as he clears the ball away for a corner. Al Amna's corner is dealt well by Bengaluru's defence but Chullova connects with the second ball and shoots narrowly wide of target.
65' Aizawl need a goal here to bring back the intensity into this game. There are signs of tired legs from both sides but Bengaluru are in the driver's seat because of their lead.
Watson's freekick from a central area picks out Jhingan, who peeked away from his marker before directing his looping header over the bar. The defender hangs his head in disgust.
59' Lenny with a shot from distance for Bengaluru but his effort goes narrowly over the bar. Bengaluru have created the better openings in the 2nd half but the scoreline remains 1-0.
58' Bengaluru have taken a leaf out of Aizawl's book by sitting on their one-goal lead and soaking the pressure before springing counters. Aizawl have looked far from being at their creative best today as Kamo has been expertly shielded so far. Aizawl need more presence up top.
54' Bengaluru look more composed in attack as another counter leads to a dangerous cross which is miscues away for a corner by Danmawia. Watson's corner is a poor one and Aizawl survive.
52' Confusion inside the Aizawl box as Chullova chests the ball away for a Bengaluru corner. Watson takes it but Albino tips the ball away before being fouled in the scramble. Freekick Aizawl.
The Syrain tries to force matters but his attempt to earn a penalty is too desperate for the referee's liking and Aizawl's midfielder gets the yellow card.
47' Aizawl are trying to change the direction of their attacks quickly in the 2nd half, but Kamo up front is hopelessly outnumbered by Bengaluru's three-man defence.
Amrinder comes out to reach a long diagonal ball from Amna but the goalkeeper's clearance is weak and allows Rane to take a cross-shot which goes narrowly over Brandon's head. Nervy moments at the back for the Blues as Aizawl inch closer to the equaliser.
41' Penalty appeals from Bengaluru as Vineeth fails to get the better of Kingsley and goes down inside the box. The referee waves play on as Bengaluru are frustrated.
Watson hit the post with a curler from outside the box. His shot came off a deflection, but it was well created by Bengaluru. Lyngdoh fails to connect properly with the rebound as Aizawl escape.
33' Danmawia almost reaches a chipped ball but the Mizo star is flagged offside. Aizawl have looked to bypass Bengaluru's block defence with aerial passes.
31' Chance for Bengaluru here as Lenny almost sneaks in to connect with a harmless long ball as Albino and his Aizawl teammates slacked off for a moment. The I-League champions switch on to deny Vineeth from the loose ball.
28' Bengaluru's early goal has rendered this game less cagey and more entertaining. It's been almost end-to-end so far as both teams look to refresh with a short water break. Watson's penalty is the difference so far. Bengaluru 1-0 Aizawl.
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