Indian Super Leauge
ISL 2022-23: Sunil Chhetri gives Bengaluru FC edge over Mumbai City- Highlights
Bengaluru FC defeated Mumbai City FC 1-0 in the first leg of the semi-final.
Sunil Chhetri
It was Sunil Chhetri once again, for the second game running, who came off the bench and gave Bengaluru FC the winner. The Blues defeated Mumbai City FC 1-0 in the first leg of Semi-final 1 at the Mumbai Arena on Tuesday.
The first half saw Mumbai City dominate proceedings, but the hosts had nothing to show it for. Bengaluru FC came into their own a bit more in the second half, and after Chhetri's introduction, showed more vigour to break the deadlock.
In the 78th minute, Naorem Roshan delivered a perfect cross from the corner as the diminutive Chhetri found the back of the net with a sharp header. Greg Stewart's 89th minute freekick was just brushed away by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's fingertips, but the corner wasn't given by the referee.
Chhetri had another glorious chance to double their lead in the stoppage time, but Phurba Lachenpa rose to the ocassion and kept the score line from changing.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 7 March 2023 3:17 PM GMT
57'- Diaz showed a yellow
Another Mumbai City FC, apart from Jahouh and Apuia, to be booked.
- 7 March 2023 3:15 PM GMT
54'- Chhangte's shot goes into the stands
The overall shooting has been pretty poor by Mumbai City, considering their standards shown this season. Chhangte had a chance to have his shot on target at least, but instead it went flying into the crowds at the Mumbai Arena.
- 7 March 2023 3:10 PM GMT
50'- Chhetri warming up
We soon might see a couple of changes from the Bengaluru camp.
- 7 March 2023 3:10 PM GMT
Mumbai City are known to be efficient in second halves
A gentle reminder that Mumbai City FC is the side to score most goals in the second half this season, having done so for 26 times.
- 7 March 2023 3:06 PM GMT
Second half is underway
Mumbai City had 60% possession in the first 45 minutes. Can Bengaluru FC have more in the second?
- 7 March 2023 2:50 PM GMT
HALF TIME
No goals in the first half despite there being numerous chances, mostly for Mumbai City FC. The Islanders would be disappointed to not go into half time with a lead, whereas Bengaluru FC will need to find their mojo, but be happy with their defensive showing in the first 45 minutes.
HT: MCFC 0-0 BFC
- 7 March 2023 2:40 PM GMT
39'- Gurpreet saves!
Stewart put Diaz through on to goal but Diaz's shot was promptly by an on-rushing Gurpreet.
- 7 March 2023 2:39 PM GMT
38'- Bipin tries a curler
Bipin Singh tries a sighter and attempts to curl it in but the shot goes over the crossbar.
- 7 March 2023 2:31 PM GMT
30'- Bengaluru slowly getting into the game
The likes of Roy Krishna and Sivasakthi are slowly getting touches but still far from threatening Lachenpa's goal.
