ISL 2025-26: Mumbai City holds Bengaluru to goalless stalemate at home There were chances galore, but Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC lacked the finishing touch. The goalless draw in a crucial Indian Super League match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday left both sides disappointed.
The 14,500-odd spectators expected more from BFC in its last home match. The one point did little to bolster BFC’s title hopes. With three matches to go, the Blues trail leader Mohun Bagan Super Giant by four points, while Mumbai City is behind Mariners by one point.
BFC came together well to bombard the visitor’s box in the second half. Ashique Kuruniyan, given a free run on the flank, made an excellent solo run, but his cross could not find the advancing Sunil Chhetri. Kuruniyan remained a threat throughout the match, but his final ball was not up to the mark.
Substitute V. Soham nearly made an immediate impact, unleashing a shot from close range. In the dying minutes, the home side advanced deep into Mumbai City territory, but once again, the fortress could not be breached.
ALSO READ: Kylian Mbappe suffers hamstring issue during Real Madrid’s draw at Betis
Mumbai City thrived on the counterattack. Akash Mishra came close in the first half, testing BFC goalkeeper Gurpreet Sandhu with a shot on target.
Lallianzuala Chhangte wasted the best opportunity of the game. Chhangte fluffed a one-on-one with Sandhu, dragging the ball too wide and leaving himself with an acute angle to goal.
The 28-year-old showed jittery nerves again when he made a fine run but hesitated to pull the trigger.
In the 82nd minute, a poor clearance landed kindly for Vikram Singh, who blasted it over the bar.
Published on Apr 25, 2026
#ISL #Mumbai #City #holds #Bengaluru #goalless #stalemate #home
There were chances galore, but Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC lacked the finishing touch. The goalless draw in a crucial Indian Super League match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday left both sides disappointed.
The 14,500-odd spectators expected more from BFC in its last home match. The one point did little to bolster BFC’s title hopes. With three matches to go, the Blues trail leader Mohun Bagan Super Giant by four points, while Mumbai City is behind Mariners by one point.
BFC came together well to bombard the visitor’s box in the second half. Ashique Kuruniyan, given a free run on the flank, made an excellent solo run, but his cross could not find the advancing Sunil Chhetri. Kuruniyan remained a threat throughout the match, but his final ball was not up to the mark.
Substitute V. Soham nearly made an immediate impact, unleashing a shot from close range. In the dying minutes, the home side advanced deep into Mumbai City territory, but once again, the fortress could not be breached.
ALSO READ: Kylian Mbappe suffers hamstring issue during Real Madrid’s draw at Betis
Mumbai City thrived on the counterattack. Akash Mishra came close in the first half, testing BFC goalkeeper Gurpreet Sandhu with a shot on target.
Lallianzuala Chhangte wasted the best opportunity of the game. Chhangte fluffed a one-on-one with Sandhu, dragging the ball too wide and leaving himself with an acute angle to goal.
The 28-year-old showed jittery nerves again when he made a fine run but hesitated to pull the trigger.
In the 82nd minute, a poor clearance landed kindly for Vikram Singh, who blasted it over the bar.
Published on Apr 25, 2026
Post Comment