Stafford Cup 2023: FC Bengaluru United become champions- Highlights
FC Bengaluru United defeated Chennaiyin FC to lift the trophy.
FC Bengaluru United after scoring the winner against Chennaiyin FC in the Stafford Challenge Cup 2023.
FC Bengaluru United defeated Chennaiyin FC in the Stafford Challenge Cup 2023 final to lift the trophy. It was a brilliant direct freekick from FCBU's Vinil Poojary in the 31st minute which broke the deadlock.
The Marina Machans started the game well but slowly veered off as their opponents took control of the game. Early in the second half, Bengaluru had a golden chance to double their lead after winning a penalty, but forward Irfan Yadwad's attempt was well saved by CFC's goalie Mohan.
After trying to find that defence-splitting pass to their forward, Chennaiyin FC's Sajal Bag did find it through his pass to Senthamil, who kept his composure inside the box and slotted it past the FCBU goalie to equalise.
After the equlaiser, both teams seemed to play it safe. If neither hadn't scored then the match would have gone to penalties. But, FC Bengaluru United's Irfan didn't want to wait that long.
After a brilliant cross from the left flank was put in by Selwyn Miranda, a lurking Irfan headed the ball in to give his team the lead and the trophy.
As it happened:
The referee blows the whistle as FC Bengaluru United are the Stafford Challenge Cup 2023 champions!
FT: CFC 1-2 FCBU
Brilliant cross from Selwyn as Irfan leans forward and heads the ball into the net!
CFC 1-2 FCBU
With less 10 minutes to go in the regulation time, the match will go straight to penalties if neither side gets another goal.
Great ball by Sajal Bag to Senthamil who dribbled well to slot it past the FCBU goalie!
CFC 1-1 FCBU
Despite bringing in fresh legs, the Marina Machans look out of sorts as FCBU get another corner.
Irfan goes for the right bottom but CFC's goalie Mohan is equal to it! Brilliant save as Chennaiyin FC are still in the game.
Looks like it's a handball inside the box as FCBU are awarded a penalty. Irfan to take it.