Bengaluru FC Secures Victory Over Mohammedan Sporting in ISL Clash

Match Overview

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India] March 7: 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.

Key Moments of the Match

Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan netted first-half goals for Bengaluru, while Mahitosh Roy managed to score for the home team in the second half. This victory propelled The Blues to fifth place in the standings with seven points, leaving Mohammedan still in search of their first points after suffering four consecutive losses.

Coaching Strategies

Both teams entered the match following defeats, prompting Indian head coaches Renedy Singh of Bengaluru and Mehrajuddin Wadoo of Mohammedan Sporting to make three changes each to their starting lineups.

Lineup Changes

Mohammedan opted for Lalmuanawma at right back instead of Hira Mondal, while Tangva Ragui returned to midfield in place of Lalngaihsaka. Israfil Dewan joined Adison in the attack, replacing Lalremsanga Fanai. On the other hand, Renedy introduced veteran Rahul Bheke in defense, gave Uzbek Siroj Kuziev his debut in midfield, and paired Sunil Chhetri with Ryan Williams in attack, leaving Bungson, Suresh, and Sivasakthi on the bench.

Bengaluru's Dominance

Bengaluru started strong, with Chhetri missing three opportunities within the first ten minutes. Williams, particularly active on the right flank, eventually scored after a corner taken by Kuziev was headed towards goal by Chhetri and deflected into his path.

Second Goal for Bengaluru

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

Mohammedan's Response

Trailing by two goals at halftime, Wadoo made two substitutions, bringing in Hira Mondal for Sajad Parray and Lalngaihsaka for Ragui. This change paid off quickly as Adison's cross found Mahitosh Roy, who scored with a well-placed shot past Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

Close Calls for Mohammedan

Mohammedan intensified their efforts, with Thankima coming close to equalizing. His first shot hit the crossbar, while a second attempt was saved brilliantly by Gurpreet, preserving Bengaluru's lead.

Final Moments

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