Bengaluru, India – September 21, 2024: Bengaluru FC continued their impressive run in the Indian Super League (ISL) with a resounding 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Blues dominated the match from the outset, with their attacking trio of Sunil Chhetri, Cleiton Silva, and Roy Krishna proving too much for the Hyderabad defense. Chhetri opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a well-placed header from a corner kick. Silva doubled the lead just before halftime with a stunning solo goal, dribbling past several defenders before slotting the ball into the net.
Hyderabad tried to mount a comeback in the second half but were unable to break down the Bengaluru defense. Krishna sealed the victory in the 75th minute with a tap-in from close range.
The victory moves Bengaluru FC to the top of the ISL table with 12 points from six matches. Hyderabad FC remain in fourth place with eight points.
Here are some key highlights from the match:
- Sunil Chhetri scored his third goal of the season.
- Cleiton Silva scored his second goal of the season.
- Roy Krishna scored his first goal of the season.
- Bengaluru FC have won all of their home matches so far this season.
Quotes from the match:
- Bengaluru FC head coach Simon Grayson: “We were excellent today. We dominated the game from start to finish. Our attacking players were outstanding. We’re delighted to be at the top of the table.”
- Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez: “We didn’t play well today. We struggled to create chances. We need to improve if we want to challenge for the title.”
