In the latest ISL Transfer News, ISL outfit Bengaluru FC announced the signing of Indian national team defender Sandesh Jhingan on Sunday, August 14. After two seasons with Kolkata giants ATK Mohun Bagan, Jhingan will now don the blue jersey of the Karnataka-based side.
Sandesh Jhingan's announcement came as a surprise to many as the defender was reportedly looking at multiple offers, which included clubs outside India. However, the early Sunday morning announcement sent the Blues' fans into a state of frenzy.
SUPER SUNDAY SURPRISE! 🔥 We’ve let our faithful have this one first. The Blues have unveiled #NewBlue Sandesh Jhingan to the West Block Blues at their open training session at the BFS. He’s ours, Bengaluru! 🤩#SwagataSandesh#WeAreBFCpic.twitter.com/TBJ92RhPGQ
The Indian national team defender is now back with the club after five years. He was on loan from Kerala Blasters FC during his first stint with the Blues. Jhingan featured in 18 matches, scoring one goal during his tenure with the club.
Jhingan, whose most recent stint was with fellow ISL side ATK Mohun Bagan, has had a decent time with the club. He joined the side ahead of the 2020-21 campaign and was an important figure in the back-three employed by former head coach Antonio Lopez Habas.
The team finished second in the table behind eventual League Shield winners Mumbai City FC and lost to the Islanders in the fight for the ISL trophy.
The 29-year old centre-back moved to Croatia ahead of the 2021-22 campaign and joined HNK Sibenik. Plagued by injuries, Jhingan failed to make an appearance for the club.
He then re-joined ATK Mohun Bagan in January, when the team was struggling with injuries and suffered a dip in form. His addition to Juan Ferrando's squad strengthened the backline and helped the team earn a play-off spot.
Bengaluru FC have been busy revamping their squad after two seasons of disappointment. Under new gaffer Simon Grayson, the Blues are hoping to make a comeback to their old form.
They have added Javi Hernandez, Roy Krishna, Prabir Das, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Faisal Ali, Hira Mondal, Felixson Conny Fernandes, Amrit Gope, and Clarence Fernandes to their squad this season.
Sandesh Jhingan's arrival in the dressing room has become a significant move by the club in their bid to regain their old status.
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ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format: Everything you need to know
Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC will compete in the ISL playoffs. Here is everything you need to know about ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format.
Following a tight contention in the league stage to seal passage into theIndian Super League 2024-25 knockout phase, six teams have secured their appearance for the playoffs.
The league stage of 2024-25 ended with a dead-rubber game on Wednesday as Kerala Blasters and Hyderabad FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate.
The Mariners successfully defended their ISL League Shield as well, becoming the first-ever team in ISL history to achieve this feat, having earned a record 56 points in 24 matches.
Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC also booked their places in the playoffs. NorthEast United FC secured the fourth spot with 38 points in 24 games, whereas Jamshedpur FC finished in fifth place with the same points, but fell short in the goal difference.
The sixth and final playoff spot was clinched by Mumbai City FC, with 36 points in 24 games following a 2-0 victory against Bengaluru FC in the final match of the regular season.
Bengaluru FC, NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC all finished with 38 points after 24 games. For teams that have the same number of points, their head-to-head record is considered first. If their head-to-head results are tied at 1-1 or if they have drawn, then goal difference is taken into account.
According to this rule, Bengaluru FC had a win and a draw against Northeast United FC, which is why they are ranked above. Jamshedpur FC also has the points as Bengaluru and NorthEast, but their head-to-head record is lower, which is why they are placed below the other two.
ISL Playoffs Format
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The top six teams from the league stage qualify for the playoffs, with the top two teams ensuring a direct place in the two-legged semi-finals.
Additionally, the team that finishes at the top of the table after the league stage wins the League Shield and secures a place in the group phase of the AFC Champions League Two.
The four teams that finish in the third to sixth positions will compete for a spot in the semi-finals through a playoff round. Notably, the playoffs are decided in a single-legged knockout game which is played in the home ground of the team that finished higher on the leaderboard.
To award some deserving advantage to the third and fourth placed teams in the league stage, the third-placed team takes on the sixth-placed side, whereas the fourth-placed and fifth-placed team meet in the other playoff.
The winners of the play-offs will advance to the semi-finals and will compete against the first two teams for a place in the ISL 2024-25 Final.
ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures
Mumbai City won the ISL Cup in the 2023-24 season. (Image Credit | MCFC)
Pending an official confirmation, ISL 2024-25 playoffs are likely to be played on March 29 and 30, whereas the semifinals are scheduled for the first week of April.
According to reports, the first legs of the semi-finals are supposed to be played on April 2 and 3; and the return legs will take place on April 6 and 7, respectively.
However, here are the confirmed match-ups in the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the most crucial encounter of the last match-week between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru FC have already qualified for the play-offs, currently positioned fourth with 38 points in 23 matches. On the other hand, Mumbai City FC need to earn a point tonight to secure their qualification, as they are in the seventh position, having accumulated 33 points in 23 matches.
Tonight, both teams will take the field for their last league stage outing for the 2024-25 season. So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
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Odisha FC crash out, as Mumbai secure all three points to go past the Juggernauts and finish the sixth position!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:55 PM
90'+7' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT BFC 0-2 MCFC
Mar 11, 2025, 3:53 PM
90'+3' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC
In: Thaer Krouma, Bipin Singh
Out: Jorge Ortiz, Vikram Pratap Singh
Mar 11, 2025, 3:52 PM
90' | 6 minutes of stoppage time announced
Mar 11, 2025, 3:51 PM
90' | Sublime block by Salah!
Sahil attempted to grab the long ball but slipped it on the other way, as Vikram found the ball on the right, but his strike was supremely blocked by Salah on the line!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:50 PM
90' | Brilliant save from Sahil!
Ortiz found a ball inside the six-yard box following an error from Roshan. but Sahil stayed tall and made a huge save to deny Ortiz from striking it.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:47 PM
89' | Yellow for Roshan
Naorem Roshan Singh is shown a yellow for a foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:46 PM
88' | Mendez is cautioned
Edgar Mendez receives a booking for a tough foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Save from Sahil!
Sahil Poonia executed a brilliant save diving down to the ground, as Sahil Panwar made a clearance on the second ball.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM
85' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Soham Varshneya
Out: Suresh Wangjam
Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM
84' | Chance for Mumbai!
Vikram Pratap fired into the box but his strike soared past the left post.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:41 PM
83' | Chance for Bengaluru
Shivaldo's header came unfruitful but Shivaldo's quick strike from close to the six-yard box went wide off the right post.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:38 PM
79' | What an effort from Vikram!
Vikram Pratap unleashed a blistering strike from the right that traveled a long distance before striking the crossbar following a fingertip touch from Sahil Poonia!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:35 PM
76' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Mohamed Salah
Out: Namgyal Bhutia
Mar 11, 2025, 3:31 PM
73' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC
In: Sahil Panwar, Jayesh Rane
Out: Nathan Rodrigues, Brandon Fernandes
Mar 11, 2025, 3:30 PM
72' | Fanai is booked
Fanai gets booked for a foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:26 PM
67' | So close for Mendez!
Sunil Chhetri headed the ball in toward Mendez, who sprinted in one on one position against Lachenpa, but fired his strike just inches wide off the far post.
So close for the Blues!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:20 PM
61' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Shivaldo Singh
Out: Vinith Venkatesh
Mar 11, 2025, 3:19 PM
60' | Substitution for Mumbai City FC
In: Jon Toral
Out: Nikos Karelis
Mar 11, 2025, 3:16 PM
55' | Chance for Ortiz
Ortiz attempted a quick strike from inside the box, but got blocked immediately.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM
Half-time substitution | Bengaluru FC
In: Sivasakthi Narayanan
Out: Ryan Williams
Mar 11, 2025, 2:48 PM
45'+4' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT BFC 0-2 MCFC
Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | 3 minutes of added time announced
Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | Great deny from Lachenpa!
Lachenpa made a timely outing to deny Sunil Chhetri from having a strike while close to the goal following a brilliant long ball.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:42 PM
42' | Yellow for Ryan
Ryan Williams is shown the yellow for a nasty foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:38 PM
38' | Goal. Karelis scores. | BFC 0-2 MCFC
Nikos Karelis converted it with a powerful strike from the spot as the ball fired in through the right-bottom corner.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:36 PM
36' | Penalty for Mumbai!
Jovanovic shielded Karelis inside the box, as the striker fell down and very shockingly, the referee called for a penalty!
Very, very poor decision!
Mar 11, 2025, 2:32 PM
29' | Chance for Mumbai
Brandon Fernandes had an attempt from a distance, but got blocked.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:27 PM
26' | Great block from Tiri!
Ryan Williams unleashed a strike from just the edge of the box, but Tiri threw himself on the line to execute a masterful block!
Mar 11, 2025, 2:22 PM
21' | Slowdown
The game has mostly been played in the middle of the park for the last ten minutes, resulting in a slower approach from both sides.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:12 PM
11' | Save from Sahil
Vicious grounded pass from Vikram from the right flank, but Sahil Poonia made a great save to punch the ball away, denying Karelis from a tap-in.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:09 PM
8' | GOALLL! Chhangte scores! | BFC 0-1 MCFC
Jorge Ortiz chipped the ball powerfully from inside the box, which rattled the crossbar, but Karelis' header from the rebound went to the other way. However, Chhangte made no mistake in slotting the ball home from the right!
Mar 11, 2025, 2:07 PM
5' | Offside
Chhangte and Brandon combined up front and found the back of the net as well, but the goal is disallowed due to offside.
Mumbai City FC is currently in seventh place with 33 points and needs just a draw to surpass Odisha FC, who is in sixth place with the same number of points, and qualify for the playoffs. However, the Islanders have not won any of their last four matches, recording two draws and two losses. Meanwhile, the Blues have secured a spot in the top six and are presently in fourth place with 38 points from 23 games.
Mar 11, 2025, 11:53 AM
Earlier this season
On 2 October 2024, Mumbai City and Bengaluru shared a point apiece in a goalless stalemate at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.
Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM
Tonight's venue | Sree Kanteerava Stadium
Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM
How to watch the match?
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of an important face-off between East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.
East Bengal are currently positioned eighth with 27 points in 22 matches. On the contrary, Bengaluru FC are now standing in the fourth with 37 points in 22 matches, already qualified for the play-offs.
The Torchbearers are not yet mathematically out of the qualification race, whereas the Blues will look to improve their league table position. So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary this evening.
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A stalemate in Kolkata, and they are out of the qualification race.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:57 PM
90'+7' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT EBFC 1-1 BFC
Mar 2, 2025, 3:55 PM
90'+5' | Deflection
Saul Crespo tried to open his scoring with a long-ranger that got deflected off Roshan Singh.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:53 PM
90'+3' | Yellow for Celis
Richard Celis gets cautioned.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:52 PM
90'+1' | GOALLL! Chhetri converts! | EBFC 1-1 BFC
Sunil Chhetri converts the penalty from the spot with a low but accurate kick that went inside through the right-bottom corner!
East Bengal's play-off dreams are done and dusted.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:50 PM
90' | 5 minutes of added time announced
Mar 2, 2025, 3:50 PM
90' | Penalty for Bengaluru!
Nishu Kumar committed a handball inside the box, as Bengaluru receives a penalty in the last minute!
Mar 2, 2025, 3:43 PM
80' | East Bengal defence stay resilient!
Bengaluru attack keeps pushing to break the deadlock, but the East Bengal defence are fighting neck-to-neck. The first shot from Sivasakthi hit the post, but Gill saved the rebound strike!
Mar 2, 2025, 3:38 PM
76' | What a save by Gurpreet!
A brilliant counter-attack by East Bengal opened a space for a scoring opportunity, but David's close strike from the left was saved by Gurpreet!
Mar 2, 2025, 3:37 PM
75' | Sivasakthi hits the post!
Mar 2, 2025, 3:29 PM
69' | Substitution for East Bengal FC
In: Richard Celis, David Lahlansanga
Out: Rafael Messi Bouli, PV Vishnu
Mar 2, 2025, 3:27 PM
67' | Chance for Bengaluru
Vinith Venkatesh's strike from a distance went wide off the first post.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:26 PM
66' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Sivasakthi Narayanan
Out: Namgyal Bhutia
Mar 2, 2025, 3:24 PM
65' | Just over for Naorem
Naorem Mahesh's free-kick went just inches over the crosspiece.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:24 PM
64' | Vinith gets cautioned
Vinith Venkatesh received a booking for a nasty foul.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:23 PM
62' | Stunning save from Gurpreet!
Souvik Chakrabarti flashed a first-time volleyed strike from a distance, as Gurpreet dived in the air to deny the strike.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:17 PM
52' | Chance for Bengaluru
Roshan's cross into the box was headed backwards by Mendez, who found Williams but the Aussie winger's effort was blocked away.
Alberto Noguera is also booked for a foul he committed earlier.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:48 PM
45'+2' | Diamantakos sent off!
Dimitrios Diamantakos is shown a straight red for an off-the-ball challenge on Noguera!
East Bengal are down to ten men!
Mar 2, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | 3 minutes of added time confirmed
Mar 2, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | Huge appeal from Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri looked animated as he appealed for a suspected handball following Edgar's cross from the right flank.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:44 PM
43' | Bhutia gets booked
Namgyal Bhutia received the first yellow for Bengaluru in this game for a foul.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:42 PM
41' | Yellow for Provat
Provat Lakra gets the first yellow for East Bengal this evening.
He will miss the next game.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:40 PM
38' | Easy Collection for Gurpreet
Naorem kept his free-kick on target from a distance, but that was a routine collection for Gurpreet.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:33 PM
32' | Substitution for East Bengal
Anwar Ali is forced off due to an injury he sustained.
In: Jeakson Singh
Out: Anwar Ali
Mar 2, 2025, 2:31 PM
30' | Good rescue from Prabhsukhan
Prabhsukhan Singh Gill tipped the grounded ball from Ryan Williams on the right, as Anwar Ali cleared the danger away!
Mar 2, 2025, 2:29 PM
27' | Unbelievable miss from Vishnu!
Messi Bouli's grounder from the left was initially stopped by Bengaluru defence, but it slipped away. PV Vishnu's follow-up strike on reflex from the six-yard box unbelievably soared over the crossbar!
Except the goal, this was the best opportunity East Bengal had in this game so far.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:27 PM
25' | No Goal!
Naorem's strike from a distance rolled inside through Diamantakos' legs, as East bengal was about to celebrate, but the fourth official called for an offside!
Unlucky for the hosts.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:21 PM
It's getting intense!
Mar 2, 2025, 2:19 PM
18' | Gurpreet stays tall
Diamantakos took a strike from just outside the box, but Gurpreet made a solid collection.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:17 PM
15' | Off-target for Mahesh
Naorem Mahesh tried to test his luck with a long-ranger that went past the left post.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:15 PM
14' | Back-to-back denials from Gill!
Prabhsukhan Singh Gill stayed alert as he made a great save to deny a powering header by Sunil Chhetri from inside the box. The second ball was also collected by him.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:13 PM
11' | GOALLLLL! Messi Bouli draws the first blood! | EBFC 1-0 BFC
Crespo lost the ball in a tussle inside the box, as Messi Bouli revived the ball and slotted a beautiful grounded strike that fired inside the net!
Diamantakos made a brilliant run on the left before delivering a pin-point grounded cross inside the box, but Vishnu's strike went just over the crossbar!
Mar 2, 2025, 2:10 PM
6' | Chance for East Bengal
Diamantakos sliced a left-footed strike on the turn which was brilliantly stopped by Gurpreet!
Mar 2, 2025, 2:01 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The game is underway in Kolkata.
Mar 2, 2025, 1:50 PM
Line-up | Bengaluru FC
Starting XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Namgyal Bhutia, Aleksander Jovanovic, Chinglensana, Naorem Roshan Singh; Alberto Noguera, L. Fanai, Suresh Wangjam; Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez Sunil Chhetri
On 14 September 2024, Bengaluru FC salvaged a slander 1-0 victory against East Bengal in the first match-week of ISL 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Vinith Venkatesh netted the only goal for the Blues.
Mar 2, 2025, 12:54 PM
Tonight's venue: Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata.
Mar 2, 2025, 12:53 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.
Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC Highlights ISL 2024-25 | Bengaluru triumph over Chennaiyin, enter the play-offs; Chennaiyin are out of the race | FT BFC 1-0 CFC
Catch the highlights of the Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC match in ISL 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, We will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the crucial encounter between Bengaluru FC and Chenniayin FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
Bengaluru FC are currently positioned fourth on the leaderboard with 34 points in 21 games. On the contrary, Chennaiyin FC are standing in the eighth position, having earned 24 points in 21 matches.
Both teams will have qualification berths at high stakes ahead of this game. So sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
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Bengaluru FC enter the Indian Super League 2024-25 play-offs!
On the contrary, Chennaiyin FC are out of the qualification race!
Feb 25, 2025, 3:55 PM
90'+7' | Here goes the final whistle! | FT BFC 1-0 CFC
Feb 25, 2025, 3:52 PM
90'+5' | Yellow for Bheke
Rahul Bheke is shown a yellow card for time wasting.
Feb 25, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | 6 minutes of injury time added on
Feb 25, 2025, 3:47 PM
89' | That was just close!
Lukas Brambilla unleashed a sudden half-volley from inside the box, but the ball touched the wrong side of the net!
So close for Chennaiyin!
Feb 25, 2025, 3:46 PM
88' | Shields gets booked
Connor Shields received a yellow card.
Feb 25, 2025, 3:45 PM
88' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Vinith Venkatesh
Out: Ryan Williams
Feb 25, 2025, 3:41 PM
83' | What a chance for Chennaiyin!
Daniel Chima Chukwu found an open goal following the anticipation inside the box, but he wasted the golden opportunity as te shot went inches past the left post!
Feb 25, 2025, 3:38 PM
81' | Substitutions for Chennaiyin FC
In: Daniel Chima Chukwu, Jitendra Singh, Laldinpuia
Out: Wilmar Jordan Gil, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy
Feb 25, 2025, 3:36 PM
78' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Alexander Jovanovic
Out: Namgyal Bhutia
Feb 25, 2025, 3:34 PM
75' | The last quarter begins
We are heading into the second drinks break as the last quarter of the game starts in minutes.
Feb 25, 2025, 3:29 PM
71' | Another great save from Nawaz!
Williams delivered another cross from the right, but Nawaz stepped up and punched the ball away!
Another huge stop from the Chennaiyin custodian.
Feb 25, 2025, 3:15 PM
58' | Substitutions for Chennaiyin FC
In: Lucas Brambilla, Ankit Mukherjee
Out: Farukh Chaudhary, Ryan Edwards
Feb 25, 2025, 3:14 PM
56' | Huge save from Nawaz!
Edgar Mendez flicked the ball toward the goal, but Nawaz made a good save in reflex!
Feb 25, 2025, 3:13 PM
56' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Sunil Chhetri
Out: Sivasakthi Narayanan
Feb 25, 2025, 3:13 PM
55' | Another close chance for BFC
Noguera delivered a cross from the right flank, but there was no other Bengaluru player to meet the ball in an open goal.
Feb 25, 2025, 3:11 PM
53' | The free-kick gets deflected
Mendez took a direct free-kick from almost thirty yards of distance, as the Chennaiyin wall denied it.
Feb 25, 2025, 3:04 PM
46' | Close for Mendez!
Edgar Menderz tiptoed between two defenders and lodged a shot from a distance, but it went over the crosspiece!
Feb 25, 2025, 3:03 PM
46' | The second half begins
Feb 25, 2025, 2:48 PM
45'+2' | The half-time whistle is blown! | HT BFC 1-0 CFC
Feb 25, 2025, 2:45 PM
45' | 2 minutes of added time confirmed
Feb 25, 2025, 2:45 PM
43' | So close for Wilmar!
Shields delivered a vicious cross into the box, which was headed toward the goal by Wilmar Jordan Gil, but the ball went past the first post by inches!
Very close to the equalizer!
Feb 25, 2025, 2:40 PM
40' | Good stop from Gurpreet
Wilmar Gil sliced a quick on-target strike from outside the box, which was easily stopped by Gurpreet at goal.
That was such a brilliant set-piece free-kick from Alberto Noguera!
Noguera's delivery went past the players in the box, but Rahul Bheke met the ball in the bottom-left corner, and fired a strike into the net.
The deadlock is finally broken!
Feb 25, 2025, 2:32 PM
30' | Two quarters are up
The first two quarters are up and the teams are heading into the first drinks break.
Feb 25, 2025, 2:27 PM
25' | Both teams slowed down the game
The game has mostly been played in the middle of the park for the last ten minutes. Not many entries into the final third from both sides.
Feb 25, 2025, 2:15 PM
14' | Good block from Edwards
Edgar Mendez attempted a strike from a distance, but Edwards stayed tall in blocking the shot.
Feb 25, 2025, 2:11 PM
10' | Chance for Chennaiyin
Connor Shields sent a grounded strike from the left, which was well-anticipated by Hnamte on the turn, but his strike was way wide off the first post.
Feb 25, 2025, 2:08 PM
7' | Chance for Bengaluru
Ryan Williams delivered an inviting cross into the box from the left, which was headed on goal by Noguera. However, Elsinho headed the ball upwards to make a good clearance!
Feb 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The match is underway in Bengaluru!
Feb 25, 2025, 1:59 PM
Line-up | Chennaiyin FC
Starting XI: Mohammad Nawaz (GK); Pritam Kotal, Elsinho, Ryan Edwards, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy; Farukh Chaudhary, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Irfan Yadwad, Jiteshwor Singh; Wilmar Jordan Gill, Connor Shields
On December 28th, 2024, Bengaluru FC posted a 4-2 victory over Chenaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Irfan Yadwad and Lalrinlian Hnamte scored for the Marina Machans, whereas Ryan Williams scored a brace for the Blues. Sunil Chhetri's strike and Dinliana's own goal helped Bengaluru snatch all three points.
Feb 25, 2025, 11:12 AM
The venue tonight | Sree Kanteerava Stadium
Feb 25, 2025, 11:10 AM
How to watch the match?
Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.
NorthEast United vs Bengaluru FC Highlights ISL 2024-25 | Bengaluru secure dominant win in Shillong, NorthEast face second consecutive home defeat | FT NEUFC 0-2 BFC
Catch the highlights of the NorthEast United vs Bengaluru FC match in ISL 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, We will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the all-important face-off between NorthEast United and Bengaluru FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.
NorthEast United are currently positioned fourth with 32 points in 21 matches. On the other side, Bengaluru FC are now in the sixth position, having bagged 31 points in 20 games.
Both teams will look to solidify their positions in the Super-Six. So sit back and enjoy the game as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
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90'+12' | Here goes the final whistle! | FT NEUFC 0-2 BFC
Feb 21, 2025, 3:59 PM
90'+10' | Offside
Ajaraie was already flagged for offside, though he failed to convert the shot on target.
Feb 21, 2025, 3:56 PM
90'+6' | Edgar gets a yellow as well
Edgar Mendez was also shown a yellow in a similar instance concerning a foul.
Feb 21, 2025, 3:56 PM
90'+6' | Macarton gets cautioned
Macrton Nickson received a yellow for a foul.
Feb 21, 2025, 3:51 PM
90'+1' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
Mawia is forced off due to an injury.
In: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Out: Mawia Ralte
Feb 21, 2025, 3:50 PM
90' | 10 minutes of injury time added on
Feb 21, 2025, 3:48 PM
87' | Chance for NorthEast
Dinesh delivered a quick cross from the right as Mawia tried to punch it away but clashed with Rahul Bheke. However, Bheke cleared the second ball away.
Gurpreet stepped forward to deny Ryan Wiliams from attempting a strike, as the ball deflected back into the box. Alberto Noguera anticipated the second ball and slotted it home with a calm grounded strike that went in through the left-bottom corner!
Feb 21, 2025, 3:41 PM
80' | So close again!
Ajaraie headed the ball on target from the six-yard box following a corner, but he missed the target by the barest of distance!
Another close chance for the host side!
Feb 21, 2025, 3:35 PM
74' | Chance for NorthEast!
Alaaeddine Ajaraie made his typical cut-in inside move and unleashed a strike from a distance, but the ball soared past the second post.
Feb 21, 2025, 3:29 PM
68' | So close for NorthEast!
Jithin's strike from the left hit the woodwork, as the rebound was directed to Macarton. Macarton unleashed a curler targeting the top bin but the shot missed the left post for inches!
Feb 21, 2025, 3:24 PM
63' | Substitutions for NorthEast United
In: Dinesh Singh, Jithin MS
Out: Redeem Tlang, Phalguni Singh
Feb 21, 2025, 3:15 PM
55' | Chance for Bengaluru
Ryan Williams delivered a grounder from the left but Sunil Chhetri failed to meet the ball in the box, as it was cleared away.
Feb 21, 2025, 3:12 PM
52' | Bengaluru are pushing
The Blues are pushing for a quick second goal in the first quarter of the second half.
Feb 21, 2025, 3:06 PM
46' | The second half begins
Feb 21, 2025, 3:06 PM
Half-time Substitution | Bengaluru FC
In: Namgyal Bhutia
Out: Mohamed Salah
Feb 21, 2025, 2:50 PM
45'+5' | The half-time whistle is blown. | HT NEUFC 0-1 BFC
Feb 21, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | 4 minutes of additional time confirmed
Feb 21, 2025, 2:43 PM
43' | Samte gets a yellow
Samte received a yellow for a foul.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:43 PM
42' | Easy stop for Mawia!
After a 4-minute-long brawl between the two teams regarding the free-kick decision, Ajaraie sent the ball straight to Mawia's safe hands.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:41 PM
41' | Rahul Bheke gets cautioned
Rahul Bheke got penalised for behaviour.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:34 PM
33' | Chance for Bengaluru
Noguera won the ball in front of the box and unleashed a quick strike while being closed down, but the ball rolled wide off the second post.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:31 PM
31' | Off target from Phalguni
Phalguni Singh sliced a strike from outside the box, but the shot went over the crosspiece.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:28 PM
26' | No foul
Ajaraie fell in the box after Mohamed Salah seemingly took him down in the corner of the box, but the referee did not signal for any foul even after a strong appeal from Ajaraie.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:21 PM
19' | NorthEast's opener gets disallowed!
Alaaeddine Ajaraie powered a header from close to the six-yard box, and the ball was heroically stopped by Mawia. Thoi slotted the rebound home, but, the linesman showed the flag against Thoi Singh for being in an offside position.
Tough call for NorthEast!
Feb 21, 2025, 2:18 PM
18' | Salah gets booked
Mohamed Salah is shown the yellow for a bad off-the-ball challenge.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:16 PM
16' | Easy stop for Mawia
Ajaraie tried to test Mawia with a strike from a tough angle on the left, as the Bengaluru custodian stopped the ball in the near post.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:09 PM
9' | Good deny from Gurmeet
Gurmeet stepped up ahead of his line and punched the ball away to deny a dangerous set-piece kick from the left.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:04 PM
3' | GOALLLL! Ryan Williams strikes early! | NEUFC 0-0 BFC
Edgar Mendez won the ball in a strong battle on the left, as Capo quickly led the ball to Williams. Williams unleashed a left-footed curler that went into the net to open Bengaluru's account.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:00 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The match is underway in Shillong.
Feb 21, 2025, 2:00 PM
Line-up | Bengaluru FC
Starting XI: Mawia Ralte (GK); Naorem Roshan Singh, Chinglensana, Rahul Bheke, Mohamed Salah; Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo, Suresh Wangjam; Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri
On November 8th, 2025, Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United shared a point apiece in an exciting 2-2 draw at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Alaaeddine Ajaraie netted a brace for the Highlanders, whereas Alberto Noguera and Ryan Williams scored for the hosts.
Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.
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