Bengaluru FC vs Indian Navy FT – Durand Cup 2024 – Match 8

Bengaluru FC vs Indian Navy FT – Group B

Full Time: Bengaluru FC 4-0 Indian Navy FT
Date: July 31, 2024
Location: Durand Cup, Group B
Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm IST

Match Overview

Bengaluru FC began their Durand Cup campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Indian Navy FT. Dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities, Bengaluru FC’s attacking prowess and solid defense ensured a comprehensive win.

Key Moments

First Half:

Bengaluru FC started the match aggressively, creating several early chances.

11′: Rahul Bheke scores for Bengaluru FC with a header from a corner.

The breakthrough came in the 11th minute when Rahul Bheke scored with a well-placed header from a corner.

43′: Sunil Chhetri scores from a penalty, making it 2-0 for Bengaluru FC.

Despite Indian Navy FT’s efforts to defend, Bengaluru continued to press, and their dominance paid off when Sunil Chhetri converted a penalty after Navjot received a red card for a foul inside the box. The first half ended with Bengaluru leading 2-0.

Second Half:

Bengaluru FC maintained their momentum in the second half.

80′: Pereyra Diaz scores with a header from a rebound.

Pereyra Diaz scored two goals, the first from a rebound off a save and the second from a solo run starting near the halfway line.

90′: Pereyra Diaz scores his second goal with a solo run.

Indian Navy FT struggled to create any significant chances, and Bengaluru’s defense remained untroubled. The match ended with a convincing 4-0 win for Bengaluru FC.

Match Statistics

• Possession: Bengaluru FC 65% – 35% Indian Navy FT
• Shots on Target: Bengaluru FC 12 – 0 Indian Navy FT
• Total Shots: Bengaluru FC 21 – 3 Indian Navy FT
• Corners: Bengaluru FC 7 – 1 Indian Navy FT
• Yellow Cards: Bengaluru FC 1 – 1 Indian Navy FT
• Red Cards: Bengaluru FC 0 – 1 Indian Navy FT

Detailed Breakdown

First Half:

Bengaluru FC dominated the early stages of the match, creating multiple scoring opportunities. Rahul Bheke’s header from a corner gave them the lead. Sunil Chhetri’s penalty doubled the lead after Navjot’s foul resulted in a red card. Indian Navy FT struggled to contain Bengaluru’s attacks and failed to create meaningful chances.

Second Half:

Bengaluru FC continued their dominance, with Pereyra Diaz scoring twice. Indian Navy FT’s attempts to counter were ineffective, and they were unable to register a single shot on target. Bengaluru’s defense remained solid, ensuring a clean sheet and a comprehensive 4-0 victory.

Conclusion

Bengaluru FC’s strong performance and clinical finishing earned them a well-deserved 4-0 victory over Indian Navy FT. The goals from Rahul Bheke, Sunil Chhetri, and Pereyra Diaz highlighted Bengaluru’s attacking prowess. This result positions Bengaluru FC as strong contenders in the Durand Cup 2024, while Indian Navy FT will need to improve significantly in their upcoming matches.