FC Bengaluru United Triumphs in Thrilling 4-3 Victory Over Mohammedan SC

FC Bengaluru United Secures First Win of IFL Season

Bengaluru [Karnataka], November 6: In a nail-biting encounter, FC Bengaluru United clinched their inaugural victory of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season by defeating Mohammedan SC 4-3 at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Friday.

The home team surged ahead with two goals within the first 20 minutes, thanks to headers from Marat Tareck and Gautam A. Virwani. Mohammedan SC responded in the 26th minute with a goal from Maharabam Maxion, but Ngangbam Naocha Singh quickly restored Bengaluru's two-goal lead in the 53rd minute. Lalthankima narrowed the gap again five minutes later, and Lalremsanga Fanai equalized in the 78th minute. Just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, substitute Akshunna Tyagi scored a dramatic winner in stoppage time, sealing the victory for Bengaluru.

Utilizing their home advantage, FC Bengaluru United put pressure on the Kolkata side early on. Jojo Zaihmingthanga was fouled near the box, leading to a free-kick taken by Dhruv Sharma, whose powerful shot was expertly saved by goalkeeper Nikhil Deka.

Jojo was instrumental in the attack, nearly scoring after connecting with a cross from Dhruv Sharma, but his header went directly to the goalkeeper. However, he soon made up for it by assisting Marat Tareck's opening goal with a well-placed corner.

FC Bengaluru United doubled their lead shortly after with another set-piece goal, as Gautam A. Virwani scored with a brilliant header from a curling corner delivered by Dhruv Sharma.

Mohammedan SC fought back, with Lalremsanga Fanai leading their offensive efforts. An error from FC Bengaluru United's captain Abdul Hannan allowed Fanai to set up Yash Chickro, whose shot was blocked, but the rebound fell to Maharabam Maxion, who scored to bring the score to 2-1.

Despite the pressure from Mohammedan, FC Bengaluru United maintained their attacking momentum, with goalkeeper Nikhil Deka making several crucial saves to keep the scoreline close as they headed into halftime with a 2-1 advantage.

Just after the break, Chunsaba Bariam nearly extended the lead, hitting the post with a powerful shot. However, Ngangbam Naocha Singh soon scored the third goal for Bengaluru, heading in a cross from Dhruv Sharma.

Mohammedan SC responded quickly, with Lalthankima scoring after a scramble in the box, making it 3-2. The match continued to be a back-and-forth affair, with both teams creating chances.

Lalremsanga Fanai then equalized for Mohammedan SC with a well-timed header from a cross delivered by substitute Jeremy Laldinpuia.

In a thrilling conclusion, FC Bengaluru United found the winner in stoppage time through a set-piece. Lalramdinsanga Ralte's short corner led to a cross that Akshunna Tyagi headed in, securing the historic win for FC Bengaluru United in the IFL.