ISL: Bengaluru FC enter semifinals with 5-0 win vs Mumbai City

Bengaluru: Bengaluru FC delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Mumbai City FC in Knockout 1 of the Indian Super League at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday.
The win secured the Blues a spot in the semifinals against FC Goa, ending Mumbai City FC’s season. Despite holding 59.5% of ball possession, Mumbai City FC struggled against BFC’s efficient attack, which converted five of six shots on target into goals.
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Ryan Williams initiated the scoring in the 9th minute with a low cross, leading to Suresh Singh Wangjam’s goal. Mumbai missed a chance to equalise when Nathan Rodrigues headed a corner off target. BFC extended their lead before half-time with an Edgar Mendez penalty after Williams was fouled.
In the second half, Bengaluru maintained their momentum. Suresh’s interception set up Williams for a third goal. Sunil Chhetri added a long-range strike in the 76th minute. Jorge Pereyra Diaz sealed the victory with a goal in the 83rd minute.
NEUFC take on JFC for a place in semis
What has been an unprecedented season for NorthEast United FC is finally on the cusp of being their best-ever as they take on Jamshedpur FC in the ISL playoffs, reports Sudeshna Ghosh. The Highlanders will be boosted by the fact that they have scored 46 goals in the season, one short of Shield champions Mohun Bagan’s league tally.