Bengaluru, Oct 20: It was a historic night at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru yesterday (October 19) as I-League champions Bengaluru FC defeated Malaysian giants Johor Darul Ta'zim 3-1 (aggregate 4-2) to reach the AFC Cup final. [Bengaluru FC beat Johor Darul Ta'zim]
For the first time in the history of Indian football, a club achieved such a feat. Prior to Bengaluru FC, Dempo SC (2008) and Kingfisher East Bengal (2013) had reached the semi-final stage of the tournament.
As Albert Roca's men inscribe their names in the history books in golden letters, Twitterati rejoiced in Bengaluru FC's glory.
Here are the tweets on Bengaluru FC's success:
History has been made, Indian football redefined. So proud of the performance by @bengalurufc #BringItOn #Finals #AFCCup2016
— Sajjan Jindal (@sajjanjindal59) October 19, 2016
Congratulations to @bengalurufc for reaching @AFCCup final!
— Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) October 19, 2016
You've made India and @IndianFootball proud.👏👏#AFCCup#BFCvJDT https://t.co/ypXaTR426F
What did we just do?!!!!!! @bengalurufc you beauty - Doha here we come - let's win this!!!! #BFCvJDT
— Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) October 19, 2016
History has been made at the Fortress of @bengalurufc ! Well done champions, now for @theafcdotcom #BFCvJDT @ParthJindal11 @MandarTamhane1 pic.twitter.com/BnX9BxcumV
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) October 19, 2016
#SunilChhetri! Absolute ⭐️ Inspiration for @IndianFootball Tune into @StarSportsIndia to see what @bengalurufc is upto- creating history!!!
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) October 19, 2016
History beckons @bengalurufc as they take on @OfficialJohor in the @AFCCup semi final today. Best wishes! Awaiting an enthralling match.
— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) October 19, 2016
It was written in the stars. It was his destiny, his promise to keep. @chetrisunil11 what a man! @bengalurufc #BFCvJDT pic.twitter.com/wxcki8JgXB
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 20, 2016
.@bengalurufc proud is still an understatement. This means a lot for the whole of #IndianFootball. History made. Thank you & cheers.#BFCvJDT
— Rahul Bheke (@RahulBheke) October 19, 2016
Sunil Chhetri you still have all the fire in your belly. @chetrisunil11 @bengalurufc #AFCCup2016
— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) October 19, 2016
Proud & historic moment for #India & #Indian #football - @bengalurufc becomes 1st Indian club to reach the @AFCCup final. Congrats!#BFCvJDT pic.twitter.com/jkK40Tjj95
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) October 19, 2016
Huge huge effort guys. Welldone. Just to good. @bengalurufc @chetrisunil11 @ParthJindal11 @MustafaGhouse . #BFCvJDT
— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) October 19, 2016
Big players deliver in big games well done @chetrisunil11 and @bengalurufc - now go win the whole damn thing! #BFCvJDT
— Joe Morrison (@joefooty) October 19, 2016
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