BFC edge past Odisha, to keep semis hopes alive

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru FC came from behind to defeat Odisha FC 2-1 in their Indian Super League match here on Monday, the result keeping the Blues in the hunt for a semifinals spot. BFC rose to fifth place with 26 points, one behind fourthplaced Kerala Blasters FC.

On the other hand, a third winless outing meant Odisha’s semifinals ambitions suffered a huge blow. Nandhakumar Sekar (8th minute) pounced on a loose ball to score early in the game but Danish Farooq’s (31st) header levelled the score. Cleiton Silva (49th) scored from the penalty spot in the second half, which eventually separated the two teams.

Bengaluru FC defended resiliently in the final stages of the match. Despite getting an extra five minutes of added time, Odisha were unable to find the crucial second goal and conceded the defeat.