Bengaluru FC Secures Victory Against Mohammedan Sporting in ISL Clash

Match Overview

Bengaluru FC triumphed over Mohammedan Sporting Club with a score of 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, held at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) on Saturday. Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan netted goals for the visitors, while Mahitosh Roy scored for the home team in the second half.

League Standings and Team Adjustments

This victory propelled Bengaluru FC to fifth place in the standings with seven points. In contrast, Mohammedan remains without points after suffering their fourth consecutive loss, as noted in a press release.

Both teams entered the match following previous defeats, prompting Indian head coaches Renedy Singh of Bengaluru and Mehrajuddin Wadoo of Mohammedan Sporting to make three changes each to their starting lineups. Mohammedan introduced Lalmuanawma at right back, Tangva Ragui in midfield, and Israfil Dewan alongside Adison in the attack. Bengaluru's Renedy opted for experienced defender Rahul Bheke, gave Uzbek Siroj Kuziev his debut in midfield, and paired Sunil Chhetri with Ryan Williams in the attack.

Bengaluru's First-Half Performance

Bengaluru FC dominated the early stages of the match, with Chhetri missing three opportunities within the first ten minutes. Ryan Williams was active on the right flank and eventually scored after a corner taken by Kuziev, which was headed by Chhetri and deflected to Williams, allowing him to tap it in.

The second goal followed shortly after, initiated by a right-side attack from Poojary. Although Mohammedan's goalkeeper Padam Chettri cleared the initial cross, the ball fell to Ashique, whose powerful left-footed shot from outside the box found the net after deflecting off the keeper's gloves.

Mohammedan's Second-Half Response

Trailing by two goals at halftime, Wadoo made two substitutions, bringing in Hira Mondal and Lalngaihsaka. Their efforts paid off quickly when Adison delivered a cross that was initially cleared by Bheke but fell to Mahitosh Roy, who scored with a well-placed shot past Gurpreet.

Mohammedan intensified their attack, with Thankima coming close to equalizing. His first shot hit the crossbar, while a second attempt was saved by Gurpreet, who made a crucial stop.

In the dying moments of the match, Fardeen scored for Mohammedan, but the referee had already called a foul, confirming a vital win for Bengaluru FC.