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Chhetri Strikes Early, Bhutia Seals Win for Bengaluru FC
5 Apr
Summary
- Sunil Chhetri scored early, giving Bengaluru FC a vital lead.
- Namgyal Bhutia secured the win with a late stoppage-time goal.
- Bengaluru FC moved to fourth place in the ISL standings.
Bengaluru FC achieved a significant 2-0 victory against FC Goa on Saturday, April 5, 2026, at the PJN Stadium. Captain Sunil Chhetri opened the scoring in the third minute with a composed finish.
In the second half, Namgyal Bhutia extended Bengaluru FC's lead in the second minute of stoppage time, securing the crucial three points for his team. FC Goa had several opportunities to equalize, but Bengaluru's defense and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu proved resilient.
This triumph elevated Bengaluru FC to fourth place in the Indian Super League standings with 14 points. They are now level with Mumbai City FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and Jamshedpur FC. FC Goa, with 10 points, slipped to seventh place in the league table.
The match featured several near misses for FC Goa, including headers striking the post and crucial saves by Bengaluru's goalkeeper. The victory strengthens Bengaluru FC's position in the competitive race for the top four spots in the league.
