With the final, our LIVE coverage for Indian Super League 2024-25 comes to an end!

Lots of memories and lots of love from your side as well!

Thank you all for staying with us throughout the season!

We extend our gratitude!

𝐌𝐎𝐇𝐔𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐈𝐓 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐒𝐋!

𝐈𝐒𝐋 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 ✅
𝐈𝐒𝐋 𝐂𝐮𝐩 ✅

The Mariners beat Bengaluru FC in the ISL Cup final in Kolkata to make it a double in the Indian Super League this season. #JoyMohunBagan #ISLFinal #MohunBagan pic.twitter.com/bS0q7rp5s4

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 12, 2025

ভারতসেরা কে? মোহনবাগান আবার কে? 💚♥️#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/xb7VQGLPiV

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 12, 2025

Vishal Kaith came off his line to quickly punch the ball away following a dangerous Noguera cross!

Sivasakthi Narayanan received a booking for elbowing Alberto Rodriguez.

In: Vinith Vebnkatesh

Out: Naorem Roshan Singh

Fanai sliced a sliding strike following Sivasakthi's cross from the right, but the shot went way over the crosspiece!

In: Sivasakthi Narayanan

Out: Ryan Williams

The ball came back into play following a clearing header from Gurpreet, as Salah was sprinting upwards on a counter. Apuia made a brilliant diving tackle in the middle of the park, dispossessing the player off the ball!

Greg Stewart is shown the yellow for distracting the opposition.

Dimitri Petratos found Stewart's pass inside the box and tried to generate space for him before launching a left-footed shot that sailed past the left post.

Sahal received a long ball from the middle and whipped in an overpowered cross from the right that went wide past the target.

Sunil Chhetri's free-kick from the edge of the box soared past the wall but went just over the crossbar!

Deepak Tangri is booked for a foul on Noguera!

The first half of the added extra time ends!

In: Dimitri Petratos

Out: Jamie Maclaren

Sunil Chhetri powered a header on target following a corner, but Alberto Rodriguez made a crucial clearance.

Maclaren puts Mohun Bagan ahead!

Stewart passed it into the box as Sana failed to anticipate it well due to a heavy touch. The ball was swiftly stolen by Maclaren, and he turned quickly before slotting the ball home through Gurpreet's legs with a powerful grounded strike, nutmegging the Bengaluru custodian! 

Mohun Bagan are leading!

Mohun Bagan went on to a counter-attack 

This instance nodded to the first goal as Ryan Williams's cross from the right almost went into the box, getting deflected off Alberto's feet. However, Vishal Kaith made an excellent save this time!

In: Mohammad Salah

Out: Suresh Singh Wangjam 

In: Deepak Tangri

Out: Subhasish Bose

All square after the end of regulation time as we will head on to the extra time!

Stewart delivered a brilliant through pass from down the middle, which was not very well-anticipated by Maclaren right in front of the goal.

Apuia received the first yellow for Mohun Bagan for his foul on Noguera a couple of minutes ago.

Ashique sublimely dribbled in and out on the left before launching a strike that was denied by Gurpreet with a strong hand!

Pedro Capo is shown the yellow for obstructing Ashique on his running line.

The Blues' forward Jorge Pereyra Diaz gets the first booking tonight for a rough foul on Tom Aldred.

Ashique delivered a cross into the box from the left, which was headed in by Maclaren. However, the ball deflected off Chinglensana's feet but did not create much danger as it went wide off the goal.

In: Greg Stewart

Out: Jason Cummings

Ryan Williams sliced an ambitious left-footed strike from a distance that soared way over the crossbar!

Sahal Abdul Samad anticipated the rebound on the edge of the box and unleashed a right-footed curler, but it went just wide off the far post!

Asish Rai delivered a vicious cross from the right, but Maclaren's free header went over the crossbar from the six-yard box!

Jason Cummings does it AGAIN!

A mixture of calmness and composure from the Australian!

Cummings slotted his strike with a powerful spotkick that went into the box through the left bottom corner, which Gurpreet failed to keep out despite jumping to the right side.

The Mariners are back in business!

Huge appeal from Bagan players!

Cummings's cross was whipped into the box, and Chinglensana made a touch with a well-extended right hand inside the box while trying to mark Maclaren!

In: Jorge Pereyra Diaz

Out: Edgar Mendez

Sahal had another attempt from the middle of the box, but Rahul Bheke made a masterful block to deny the Mohun Bagan midfielder again!

Sahal Abdul Samad danced through the opposition defenders from the left and took a strike close to the goal, but Fanai made an important tackle in the very last moment!

In: Sahal Abdul Samad, Ashique Kuruniyan

Out: Anirudh Thapa, Liston Colaco

In: Lalremtluanga Fanai

Out: Namgyal Bhutia

Vishal Kaith took no risks as he palmed a less powerful strike from Noguera from outside the box.

Subhasish won the ball in the middle and passed it to Cummings, who generated some space just on the edge of the box before taking a left-footed strike that was tipped away by Gurpreet!

Edgar Mendez located Vishal off his line and unleashed a strike from almost close to the half-way line, but his shot went wide.

Liston Colaco took a strike from outside the box, but he failed to gain the power, ending up in an easy collection for Gurpreet.

Ryan Williams sent in a low but powerful cross from the right that deflected off Alberto's feet and diverted into Mohun Bagan's net, leaving Vishal stunned!

Bengaluru are ahead through an own goal!

Jason Cummings whipped in a cross into the box, but Manvir's header went inches off the target!

What a save from Vishal Kaith!

Noguera dribbled past the defender on the right and passed it to Williams in the middle of the box, whose right-footed strike was denied by Vishal!

Sunil Chhetri powered a header from a close range to the left following Wiliams's cross, but the ball soared past the target.

Suresh Singh Wangjam made shielded Maclaren quickly on the line to dispossess him off the ball.

Edgar Mendez attempted a powerful strike from almost 35 yards out of the goal, but the shot soared past the target.

Cummings sprinted toward the box with the ball as he chipped it forward for Maclaren from between two opposition defenders, but the forward failed to connect it.

Vishal Kaith stayed alert in collecting a grounded pass from Ryan Wiliams on the right flank.

Sunil Chhetri drifted the ball to the other end with his header, but Ryan Williams failed to anticipate the ball.

Ryan Williams unleashed a left-footed strike from the right side of the box, but Subhasish made another crucial block. 

Following the second ball, the Bengaluru winger unleashed another strike that curled onto the target, but Vishal had his fingertips on it, denying it from going in.

Alberto Noguera's free-kick from the middle of the park went way wide off the right post.

The attacks are flooding toward either side of the pitch.

The Mariners had a flashy start, but the Blues have caught up the tempo and managed to keep them under pressure as well.

Ryan Williams looked dangerous from the right on a quick counter-attack, but Alberto Rodriguez made a brilliant covering from behind to dilute the danger.

Cummings put forward a through pass into the box, but Jamie Maclaren failed to catch up.

Ryan Wiliams delivered a cross from the right, and Subhasish Bose seemed to have made contact with his hand inside the box, but his hand was adjacent to his body. Convincingly, the referee did not give any penalty.

Mohun Bagan skipper Subhasish Bose is staying alert in the defence.

He denied Edgar Mendez on the right to make a crucial clearance.

Namgyal Bhutia whipped in a cross from the left flank, which dipped in and targeted the top corner, but Vishal Kaith made a strong high claim.

Liston anticipated a headed clearance from Chinglensana as he unleashed a long-ranger from a distance, but his ambitious effort skied way over the target.

Subhasish Bose stayed robust on the goal-line to deny a headed effort by Sunil  Chhetri following the corner, as Vishal Kaith collected the second ball, which came off Edgar Mendez's effort.

Captain to captain face-off!

Manvir Singh sprinted upwards on the right as he delivered a grounded pass into the box, but Gurpreet made a quick grab to deny Maclaren from taking a chance.

Sunil Chhetri unleashed a low strike from the free-kick, but the Mohun Bagan wall denied him.

Colaco sliced a grounded cross from the left into the box as Rahul Bheke anticipated it. However, his clearance did not go past Anirudh Thapa, who attempted a quick strike off the error, but Rahul Bheke redeemed his mistake with a great block.

Cummings whipped in the free-kick into the middle of the box, but no other Mohun Bagan player followed it. Gurpreet made a routine collection.

Jamie Maclaren found the ball following an error from Naorem on the right side of the box, as his powerful right-footed strike was punched away by Gurpreet!

The rebound deflected off Cumming's feet from the six-yard box!

Following a long ball delivered from the middle, Maclaren failed to meet it inside the box. His second attempt was denied by Naorem with a powerful clearance, and Manvir's effort from a close angle on the right was easily collected by Gurpreet.

Subhasish Bose made a final-moment interception to dispossess Wiliams off the ball inside the box.

The Mariners get things underway in the 2024-25 Indian Super League FINAL in Kolkata!

Mohun Bagan are donning their iconic green and maroon shirts, and Bengaluru are wearing their Blue shirts!

Ready for kickoff 💪🏻⚡️#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/pcRQ29t2nY

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 12, 2025

Stage. 🏟️#ISLFinal #MBSGBFC #Ottige #ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ pic.twitter.com/lcbg3AEz7M

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 12, 2025

We're in the endgame now! ⚔️👊

Watch #MBSGBFC in the #ISLFinal at 7:30 PM, LIVE only on @JioHotstar, #StarSports3, and #AsianetPlus! 📺#ISL #LetsFootball #ISLPlayoffs #MBSG #BengaluruFC | @StarSportsIndia @mohunbagansg @bengalurufc @JasonRoy20 pic.twitter.com/LfXcQaujoH

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 12, 2025

Two colours. One destiny. Let the final clash begin! 🔥

Watch #MBSGBFC in the #ISLFinal at 7:30 PM, LIVE only on @JioHotstar, #StarSports3, and #AsianetPlus! 📺#ISL #LetsFootball #ISLPlayoffs #MBSG #BengaluruFC pic.twitter.com/kStnwmORrY

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 12, 2025

Starting XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Naorem Roshan Singh, Chinglensana Singh, Rahul Bheke, Namgyal Bhutia; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Pedro Capo, Alberto Noguera; Sunil Chhetri, Edgar Mendez, Ryan Williams 

Subs: Jovanovic, Harsh, Sivasakthi, Salah, Fanai, Mawia, Shivaldo, Pereyra Diaz, Venkatesh

Head Coach: Gerard Zaragoza

Bengaluru, your Blues for the 2024-25 #ISLFinal! ✨#WeAreBFC #MBSGBFC #Ottige #ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ@batery_ai pic.twitter.com/PlBuRcPEI2

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 12, 2025

Starting XI: Vishal Kaith (GK); Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhashish Bose (C); Anirudh Thapa, Apuia; Liston Colaco, Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh; Jamie Maclaren 

Subs: Dheerak, Petratos, Stewart, Abhishek, Sahal, Ashique, Deepak, Dippendu, Suhail

Head Coach: Jose Molina

Mariners XI for tonight’s action 💚♥️#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/wqb6PXbSJx

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 12, 2025

On 28 September 2024, Bengaluru FC crushed Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Edgar Mendez, Suresh Singh Wangjam, and Sunil Chhetri found themselves on the scoresheet. 

In the reverse fixture on 27 January 2025, Liston Colaco's only goal avenged the defeat for the Mariners as they beat the Blues 1-0 at the VYBK, Kolkata.

Highlights: Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC Highlights: Liston Colaco's world-class goal helps Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru by 1-0 in Kolkata

Bengaluru FC Head Coach Gerard Zaragoza, who showed exemplary camaraderie by helping a translate a question for his counterpart Molina, was chuffed about playing the big final in Kolkata.

“We are very motivated for the finals and excited for the game. Everything is fine. We are confident and Kolkata is almost like our second home, because we were here for the Durand Cup. We had a good playoffs and we are looking forward to the grand finale.”

Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Kolkata ahead of the final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant Head Coach Jose Molina stressed on the importance of looking forward and not worrying about the past.

“I don’t care about what happened in the past. I am trying to do my best for Mohun Bagan Super Giant. We did well to win the League Shield and we are motivated to win the ISL Cup too. I don’t need extra motivation from the fact that we lost the final last year. We are already motivated enough.”

📅 Indian Super League 2024-25 Final tonight!

Who will win at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata?

Will Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinch their second trophy of the season? Or will Sunil Chhetri's Bengaluru FC have the last laugh?#ISLFinal #MBSGBFC #MohunBagan #BFC #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/x3hmiwzemx

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) April 12, 2025

The live telecast of the Final will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Match: Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC 

Tournament: ISL 2024-25 Final

Date: 12 April 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata

PEEP, PEEP, PEEEP! The Fatorda decided that Chhetri should have the final say!

The Blues are through to the #ISLFinal! 🔥 Bengaluru, one last hurdle. TOGETHER WE CAN! 🔵#WeAreBFC #FCGBFC #Ottige #ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ pic.twitter.com/RCQ5sqQuAX

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 6, 2025

Chhetri found the ball at the edge of the box and flashed another strike, but it rolled wide off the far post!

SUNIL CHHETRI! THE LEGEND!

Drazic's failed backpass was anticipated by Namgyal inside the box, who unleashed a beautiful cross on the other end, which was acrobatically met by Sunil Chhetri as he headed it home with a diving header!

Bengaluru are ahead again!

ABSOLUTE MADNESS AT FATORDA!

Aakash Sangwan crossed a brilliant ball inside the box from the left, which was swiftly headed into the net by Armando Sadiku from the six-yard box!

Mayhem at Fatorda!

Goa have pulled off another goal to equalize the tie!

In: Aleksander Jovanovic

Out: Edgar Mendez

Drazic attempted to produce a cross from the edge of the left side of the box, and the ball hit Namgyal Bhutia's hands. Goa players and staff from the bench voiced a huge appeal, but the referee did not give any penalty.

Odei Onaindia also received a yellow card for his behaviour off the bench.

Drazic whipped in a cross inside the box that found Sadiku, but the striker flicked his header behind the target.

In: Brison Fernandes, Jay Gupta, Armando Sadiku

Out: Ayush dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh, Odei Onaindia

Boris placed an inch-perfect cross inside the box from the right. Iker Guarrotxena powered a header on target, but it was no way past Gurpreet!

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu shows his CLASS!

Iker Guarrotxena flicked the ball past Sana and fired a strike at the goal, which was quickly stopped by Gurpreet. The ball slipped in front of Ayush, who flashed another strike, and Gurpreet kept himself on the line to make another brilliant save!

Ryan Williams fired a curler from the right flank, but the ball went over the bar.

Dejan Drazic is getting more and more dangerous on the left!

He entered the penalty area in a swift move and sliced another on-target strike that was stopped by Gurpreet. Ryan Williams cleared the second ball.

Dejan Drazic brilliantly anticipated Iker's through pass inside the box and slotted the ball home with a perfectly-placed, curled, right-footed strike that went past Gurpreet!

However, just as the players started celebrating, the fourth official flagged the move for offside!

So close, but unlucky for the hosts!

Noguera whipped in a cross into the box from the free-kick, but Hrithik Tiwari made a good jump and made a routine collection.

In: Sunil Chhetri, Ryan Williams

Out: Sivasakthi Narayanan, Jorge Pereyra Diaz

Sahil Tavora attempted a first-time strike from just outside the box, but he failed to find the power, resulting in the ball rolling wide off the target.

Gurpreet stayed alert this time in collecting a shot by Borja Herrera from a distance.

Goa received a free-kick just on the edge of the box. Borja Herrera unleashed a beautiful left-footed strike that soared past the wall and beat Gurpreet to go inside through the left side of the box.

Bengaluru are leading on aggregate, but Goa are back in business!

Udanta Singh moved to cut inside in front of the box and unleashed a powerful left-footed strike on target. Gurpreet dived to his left in the air to make a brilliant stop, punching the ball away.

Goa had three successive attempts to construct an attack, but the Blues stayed robust like a wall to dismantle every attempt!

Alberto Noguera receives a booking for a nasty challenge on Borja Herrera from behind.

A brilliant touch from Drazic flicked the ball toward Borja Herrera, who crossed it into the box, but the ball drifted away.

Huge blow for Goa, as Carl McHugh is forced to make his way out.

In: Borja Herrera

Out: Carl McHugh

Sivasakthi Narayanan carried the ball on the right before unleashing a strike that went just over the crossbar!

Suresh Wangjam is forced to be susbtituted.

In: Lalremtluanga Fanai

Out: Suresh Wangjam

Suresh Wangjam seems to have sustained a hamstring strain. However, he continues to play as the game resumes.

Ayush Dev Chhetri took a shot from a distance outside the box, but it was not enough to beat Gurpreet under Bengaluru's sticks.

Noguera whipped in a brilliant cross in his familiar manner, which was headed down by Rahul Bheke, who sprinted inside the box from the left. Hrithik had a touch on the ball, denying Pereyra Diaz from attempting a header.

However, Rahul Bheke was caught offside.

Aakash Sangwan gets the second yellow for Goa tonight for a foul on Noguera.

Boris Singh made a brilliant jumped block to deny Roshan's cross from going inside.

The Goa full-back is playing his 50th ISL game tonight.

Sahil Tavora shielded Edgar Mendez on the left and tackled at the very last moment to deny his attempt to put in a cross.

Dejan Drazic found himself inside the box, but this time, he sailed his shot over the bar.

Dejan Drazic unleashed a strike from the left but failed to gain power with the shot. Gurpreet easily collected the grounded shot.

Iker Guarrotxena received the ball inside the right side of the box from Udanta on the flank. He quickly turned and lodged a left-footed strike, but it went over the far post.

Aakash Sangwan unleashed a long-ranger strike from a distance that went way over the target.

From the very first minute, Goa are expectedly pushing for an early lead. There have been a couple of chances for them, but they need to do better in the final third.

Iker Guarrotxena is booked for attempted play-acting!

Dejan Drazic passed the ball to a running Iker into the box, who fell to the ground after he seemingly got fouled. 

The game is underway in Goa!

Warmed up and ready. Kick-off is next! 🔥#WeAreBFC #BFCFCG #Ottige pic.twitter.com/47dCoXwPot

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 6, 2025

Let’s get this show started! 🔥🦬

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on Jio Hotstar & #StarSports3 👉 https://t.co/cAUBdLo2Eo pic.twitter.com/pcHQ4ForpB

— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) April 6, 2025

Starting XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Naorem Roshan Singh, Chinglensana, Rahul Bheke, Namgyal Bhutia; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo; Sivasakthi Narayanan, Edgar Mendez, Jorge Pereyra Diaz

Subs: Sahil, Jovanovic, Salah, Patre, Fanai, Shivaldo, Narzary, Sunil, Williams

Head Coach: Gerard Zaragoza

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒! 🗞️

All-Indian backline. 🧱
Unchanged midfield. 🔗
Diaz replaces Williams in attack. 🔵

Bengaluru, let’s go! 🔥#WeAreBFC #FCGBFC #ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ #Ottige pic.twitter.com/KsPGiQmcCA

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 6, 2025

Starting XI: Hrithik Tiwari (GK); Aakash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Boris Singh; Carl McHugh, Sahil Tavora; Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh, Dejan Drazic; Iker Guarrotxena

Subs: Lara, Seriton, Nim Dorjee, Jay, Yasir, Rowllin, Brison, Borja, Sadiku

Head Coach: Manolo Marquez

Coach Manolo has named his XI for tonight’s semifinal showdown 🔥😤

Powered by @Wolf777news #FCGBFC pic.twitter.com/pDsbWu6XfH

— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) April 6, 2025

A HEAVYWEIGHT showdown under the Goan skies! 🌅🥊

Who will book their ticket to the #ISLFinal? 🤔

Match Preview: https://t.co/dHW4Rb626W

Watch #FCGBFC tonight at 7:30PM, LIVE only on @JioHotstar, #StarSports3, and #AsianetPlus! 📺#ISL #LetsFootball #ISLPlayoffs #FCGoa… pic.twitter.com/y6obIi34Ne

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 6, 2025

Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza reiterated that the focus is to qualify for the summit clash.

“It’s important to be brave and to look to score, but the most important part is to win the game,” he said.

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez is of the belief that his team will enter the final.

“The past and statistics are not important right now. We are confident that we can get into the finals,” he said.

The live telecast of the FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC match will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Match: FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC

Tournament: ISL 2024-25 Semi-final 1 Second Leg

Date: 6 April 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Fatorda Stadium, Goa

Bengaluru stamp a convincing 2-0 victory over Goa in the first leg of the first semi-final of the ISL 2024-25!

Sandesh Jhingan netted the ball into his own net to open the scoring before the hosts in the 42nd minute. The Blues stayed ahead at the break, which was doubled by Edgar Mendez's swift strike in the 51st minute following a three-pass construction to the goal. 

Bengaluru's defence stayed robust for the whole game, especially the skipper Rahul Bheke and Namgyal Bhutia, who is also named the Man of the Match!

The Blues have secured a two-goal cushion at home before travelling to Fatorda for the second leg, to be played on April 6, 2025.

In: Harsh Patre

Out: Alberto Noguera

Rahul Bheke has made 16 clearances so far tonight, marking the highest tally in the history of Bengaluru FC!

Armando Sadiku took his first strike after coming off the bench, but it went way over the crossbar.

Carl McHugh stormed into the brawl to steal the ball. he did so but failed to chip it properly as the ball rolled wide.

In: Lalremtluanga Fanai

Out: Suresh Singh Wangjam

In: Armando Sadiku

Out: Iker Guarrotxena

The Goa attackers played some one-two among themselves before Boris had some opening in front of him. Boris unleashed a powerful left-footed strike targeting the top bin of the left post, but Gurpreet jumped in the air to tip the ball over the bar.

Wiliams was about to anticipate Suresh's through pass from the middle, but Sandesh Jhingan shielded the ball well, leaving no room for the Bengaluru winger.

Only the final quarter to play at Kanteerava in the first leg. Since Dejan Drazic came off the bench, he seems to orchestrate Goa's attacks, and it is safe to say that Goa might, just might, salvage a goal. But the Blues' defence has been robust so far. 

What's gonna happen in the final fifteen minutes of the regulation time? We can expect more drama after the drinks break!

Udanta Singh found Iker Guarrotxena on the other end with his cross from the right, but the forward powered a header that missed the target by inches!

In: Ayush Dev Chhetri, Dejan Drazic

Out: Brison Fernandes, Borja Herrera

Ryan Williams is shown the yellow for a foul.

In: Sunil Chhetri, Jorge Pereyera Diaz

Out: Sivasakthi Narayanan, Edgar Mendez

Iker Guarrotxena backheeled a swift pass to Udanta, but he failed to keep his low shot on target following the cross from the right.

Sangwan sailed a sublime long ball into the box as Borja Herrera dived forward to power a header, but it went just inches off the right post!

Mind-blowing, just mind-blowing football from Bengaluru!

Just three touches off the indirect free-kick, as Namgyal Bhutia delivered a beautiful cross from the right, nd Edgar Mendez just fired it home with a powerful and first-time right-footer from close to the goal!

Classic finish, sublime display, Bengaluru are completely in control in this tie!

Ryan Williams found the ball inside the penalty box and tried to slot it home through the far post, but Hrithik already came forward, shrinking the open space. Although Ryan's strike deflected through Hrithik's legs, Sandesh Jhingan redeemed himself by clearing the danger right before the ball was about to go in.

Brison Fernandes tried to find the net from a distance, cutting in the middle, but his shot did not have much power and also went off target.

Bengaluru lead at the break! 🔥#WeAreBFC #BFCFCG #Ottige pic.twitter.com/4Lrr5ZLG4f

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 2, 2025

Brison Fernandes made a swift cut-in into the middle and attempted to unleash his trademark curler, but Namgyal Bhutia made a crucial block.

The Kanteerava crowd has erupted in joy!

Capo failed to connect with the strike inside the penalty area as the ball went to Edgar Mendez on the right. The Bengaluru forward lodged a vicious low cross into the six-yard box, as Sandesh Jhingan accidentally headed it into his own net while trying to make a clearance.

Unlucky for the Goa team, but Bengaluru would not care!

Udanat delivered another masterful cross from the right, which was blocked by Rahul Bheke. Borja Herrera had another chance, but the Bengaluru skipper intervened again. 

Absolute robust defending from both sides, more compact from the Blues.

Goa midfielder Carl McHugh is shown the first yellow of the evening for a foul on Mendez.

Ryan Williams tried to produce a cross from the right, but the ball dipped in the air and turned its trajectory on target, but it sailed just over the crossbar.

Sivasakthi and Williams tried to combine in front of the penalty area, but the ball got blocked away. Suresh Wnagjam flashed a well-placed shot from a distance down the middle, but it did not have enough power to beat Hrithik under Goa's sticks.

Following the ball that got deflected after the free-kick, Udanta anticipated the second ball on the right and sliced a quick strike, but it went wide to the left post.

FC Goa have been relentlessly trying to flood attacks one after another. Bengaluru are a bit cornered now, but resilient in defence.

Ryan Williams collided with Sandesh Jhingan right on the edge of the box, and the referee whistles to stop the play as Wiliams receives medical attention.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu failed to catch the long ball delivered into the six-yard box as Sandesh Jhingan tried to have a bite from the slipped ball. However, the Bengaluru defence combatted the situation well.

Brison Fernandes chest-trapped the ball to his feet right in front of the goal, but a vital final touch from Namgyal Bhutia restrained Brison from having a strike.

Noguera lodged his set-piece right into the middle of the box, which was flicked behind by Capo with an on-target header, but Hrithik Tiwari made a beautiful reflexed stop.

Rahul Bheke is redefining himself in every match day.

Brison delivered a long cross into the box to find Guarrortxena, but Rahul Bheke stayed tall in making a stubborn headed clearance.

Brilliant defending from the Goa skipper!

Edgar Mendez found himself in a lot of open space on the right inside the penalty area before delivering a grounder. However, Odei marvellously cleared the danger away, denying Williams from anticipating.

The match is underway in Bengaluru!

The Gaurs are in the building, let’s get this started!🤘🏻🔥

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— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) April 2, 2025

Will never get tired of this view. 🖼️#WeAreBFC #BFCFCG #Ottige. . pic.twitter.com/LNKOQ1kesN

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 2, 2025

Starting XI: Hrithik Tiwari (GK); Aakash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Boris Singh; Carl McHugh, Sahil Tavora; Brison Fernandes, Borja Herrera, Udanta Singh; Iker Guarrotxena

Head Coach: Manolo Marquez

All set to kick-off our semi-final journey! Here’s your #BFCFCG Starting XI for tonight, powered by @Wolf777news 🐺🔥 pic.twitter.com/K2sBjanA4W

— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) April 2, 2025

Starting XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Naorem Roshan Singh, Chinglensana, Rahul Bheke, Namgyal Bhutia; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo; Sivasakthi Narayanan, Edgar Mendez, Ryan Williams 

Head Coach: Gerard Zaragoza

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒! 🗞️

All-Indian backline. 🧱
Capo, Suresh and Noguera in midfield. 🔗
Sivasakthi replaces Vinith in attack. 🔵#WeAreBFC #BFCFCG #ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ #Ottige@batery_ai pic.twitter.com/vdV5zoLbY4

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 2, 2025

Fully set to tackle the Gaurs head-on! 🔵

The Blues are ready for tonight’s #ISL Semifinal clash. Ticket link: https://t.co/Q6gHTBx0AB. 🔗#WeAreBFC #ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ #Ottige pic.twitter.com/YAiLTVe01C

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 2, 2025

A flawless streak for @2014_manel against #BengaluruFC! 🙌

Can he keep it going tonight? 👀

Watch #BFCFCG tonight at 7:30PM, LIVE only on @JioHotstar, #StarSports3, and #AsianetPlus! 📺#ISL #LetsFootball #ISLPlayoffs #FCGoa #ManoloMarquez pic.twitter.com/iKfegxS5VQ

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 2, 2025

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez expressed excitement at the possibility of taking the team to their first-ever ISL Cup win.

“I’m very excited. I want to help FC Goa win the ISL Cup for the first time,” he said.

Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza acknowledged the competitiveness of the semi-finals.

“I’m looking forward to it. I came here to the club to win trophies, and we have three other really good teams involved in the semi-finals too,” he said.

The battle lines are drawn, the semi-finals are set! ⚔

Let the hunt for glory begin! 🏆#ISL #LetsFootball #ISLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/o4Sf0XufR6

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) March 31, 2025

The live telecast of the Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa semi-final first leg match will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Match: Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa

Tournament: ISL 2024-25, Semi-final 1, First Leg

Date: 2 April 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru