Bengaluru FC 1-0 Maziya, AFC Cup 2017, As It Happened

Bengaluru 1-0 Maziya, Full-time

Updated: 31 May 2017 21:10 IST - Published: 31 May 2017 21:05 IST

BEN 1 - 0 MAZ, #AFCCup #BENvMAZ pic.twitter.com/tonzG1LWON
— AFC Cup (@AFCCup) May 31, 2017

That's all from us here. Stay tuned for more AFC Cup action this season as we follow the fortunes of Bengaluru FC.

And that's full-time at the Kanteerava as Bengaluru seal their place in the inter-zonal playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 win. Captain Sunil Chhetri scored the winner.

90+4' We are almost at the end of the game as Bengaluru look to run down the clock.

90+1' 4 minutes added on. 1-0

89' Bengaluru with a counter but Daniel slips at the most inopportune time. 1-0

82' Maziya set off on a counter but Juanan stands like a rock in Bengaluru's defence and deals with the danger well. 1-0

74' Vineeth goes off to be replaced by Daniel. Bengaluru are within touching distance of victory here.

71' Only 20 more minutes for Bengaluru to hold on to their lead now. Bengaluru 1-0 Maziya.

57' Bengaluru 1-0 Maziya. The Blues are on course to qualify for the next round

57' GOOOOAAAALLLL FOR BENGALURU!

Chhetri curls a freekick in from the edge of the box. That is the least the Blules deserved for their efforts.

53' It's been a similar story for Bengaluru in the second half as well. Lots of possession but no end product. 0-0

46' Early chance for Lyngdoh here but the midfielder's shot after a ghosting run into the box is blocked well. 0-0

46' And we are underway in the 2nd half.

BEN 0 - 0 MAZ, #AFCCup #BENvMAZ pic.twitter.com/v8bd56y39j
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It's been an entertaining first half at the Kanteerava Stadium but Albert Roca's Bengaluru have failed to break past an organised Maziya rear guard. Stay tuned for second half action in the must-win game for the Blues.

Half-time: Bengaluru 0-0 Maziya

45+1' Jhingan with a teasing cross from the right but it evades both Vineeth and Chhetri as the Kanteerava gasps in frustration. 0-0

45+1' 2 minutes added on.

45' Brilliant bit of interplay from Bengaluru but Chhetri strays offside to kill the move. 0-0

42' Vineeth almost runs clear on goal but for the imposing presence of Cordos. 0-0

41' Nishu with good feet down the left hand side after Eugene releases him. The wingback's cross is a dangerous one but dealt with well by the Maziya defence.

39' Jhingan gets into the referee's book for a lunging challenge on Ali Ashadh. The defender must keep his aggression in check now for the remainder of the match. 0-0

37' Chance for Maziya as Irufaan lets fly from 30 yards out but Amrinder parries it well for a corner. 0-0

36' Vineeth gets on the end of a headed pass from Alwyn but his effort is wide of target. 0-0

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