In the Indian Super League (ISL) Football, Bengaluru FC edged past Chennaiyin FC 1-NIL at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru last night. With this victory, the hosts secured a spot in the ISL 2024-25 playoffs.
Rahul Bheke’s lone goal sealed the win, strengthening Bengaluru’s hold on third place with 37 points. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC, with 24 points from 22 games, have been eliminated from playoff contention.
In today’s fixture, East Bengal FC will face Hyderabad FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. East Bengal currently sits eighth in the standings, while Hyderabad remains at 12th position.
Chennaiyin FC, who now have 24 points from 22 games, will not make the playoffs, whereas the Blues see themselves at the third spot courtesy of 37 points as a result of this triumph. The Gerard Zaragoza-coached side held 57.1% of the possession and were constantly in the hunt for goals, though their only strike of the night came through Rahul Bheke’s emphatic finish inside the box in the first half.
The Blues discovered an opening in the 37th minute upon maximising a flawless set-piece move wherein Alberto Noguera stepped up for a free-kick from distance on the right side of the field.