Bengaluru FC vs Hyderabad FC Highlights, ISL 2024-25: Bengaluru FC won 3-0 Hyderabad FC in an important Indian Super League match on Thursday (September 19).

The final whistle blows and Bengaluru continue their terrific start. This time a comprehensive 3-0 victory for them as they register consecutive victories in the ISL. Sunil Chhetri with a brace for the hosts, the second of which makes him the joint-highest scorer in the league.
Goaaaaaaaal!! Sunil Chhetri scores another goal with a diving header. Bengaluru have got the icing on the cake.
Goaaaaaaal!! Sunil Chhetri doubles the lead for Bengaluru.
Bengaluru have won a penalty.
The drinks break is done and dusted. We are just around 12 minutes away from the final whistle. Bengaluru are clinging on their one-goal lead and will be aiming to get the insurance goal.
73'EdgarMendez misses an open goal and Bengaluru squander another big chance to double their lead.
65'Abdul Rabeeh cuts in and takes a shot but Jovanovic makes a crucial block to save Bengaluru. The hosts still lead by the solitary Rahul Bheke goal.
Sunil Chhetri has come on for Bengaluru FC. After the first ten minutes in the 2nd half, the hosts still lead 1-0.
The second half starts.
45'A Yellow Card for Bengaluru's Chinglensana for a late tackle on Devendra Murgaokar.
Yellow Card for Edgar Mendez as he kicks the ball away.
37'Lenny Rodrigues makes a darting run on the left hand side but his cross is too close to Gurpeet Singh Sandhu.
35'Nikhil Poojary swings in a ball from the right which evades two Bengaluru players in the box and goes out for a throw on the other side.
32'Ayush whips a delivery from the right and Abdu Rabeeh's header goes just off target.
The hosts have already completed 200 passes, compared to just 80 from the visitors. The latest pass from Venkatesh is not successful though as it gets to Amrinder without any trouble.
26'Nikhil Poojary makes an excellent recovery to deny Rabeeh. The Bengaluru defender ends up winning a goal kick for his team.
20'An attempt from distance as Abdul Rabeeh takes a shot but it has flown way outside of the target after a deflection. The Nawabs win a corner but fail to direct it goalwards from the cross.
16' Suresh makes a good run and then the pass from him towards Vinith Venkatesh is intercepted crucially by Alex Saji.
14'Hyderabad have looked pretty decent while going forward and are also defending well.
8' Devendra Murgaokar squanders a golden opportunity for Hyderabad FC. A sweeping ball from the left and Murgaokar gets to the cross, only to thump it off target.
7' Ramhunchhunga goes in the wrong side of Alberto Noguera and goes down in the box. Hyderabad claim a penalty but the referee points for a goal kick.
Goaaaaal!! Rahul Bheke opens the scoring for Bengaluru FC. A fantastic volleyed finish from the BFC captain and they are away.
The first half starts at the Kanteerava Stadium.
The players have gone into the dressing room. The match is set to start within the next 15 minutes.
It is going to be an exciting encounter but a pivotal one for Hyderabad FC. Astonishingly, Hyderabad have a better H2H record against Bengaluru. Out of 11 matches, HFC have won 4 matches whereas BFC have recorded 3 wins. Four have ended in a stalemate.
Check Out the Hyderabad lineup here.
📋 Here's your Hyderabad FC Starting XI to face Bengaluru FC today!
— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) September 19, 2024
An all-Indian XI with 6️⃣ HFC debutants, ready to give their all 👊
Let's go, Hyderabad 💛🖤#BFCHFC #TheNawabs pic.twitter.com/81ZycLwnaz
Here is how the home team has lined up for the clash.
TEAM NEWS! 📜
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) September 19, 2024
Diaz makes his first #ISL start for the Blues. 🚀
Sana and Poojary face their former side. 🔵
Bheke wears the captain’s armband. ©#WeAreBFC #BFCHFC pic.twitter.com/TWLdxd9JmR
Hello and Welcome to the Live Coverage of the ISL match today. Bengaluru FC are up against Hyderabad FC today at the Kanteerava Stadium. The Blues are fresh from a victory over East Bengal, whereas the Nawabs set foot in the daunting ISL for the very first time this season. It is all about keeping the momentum for Bengaluru, whereas the main aim for Hyderabad will be to put up a fight, something which they never lacked last season despite a disastrous campaign. Stay Connected, the Playing XI are coming next.
Bengaluru FC started their campaign with a 1-0 win over East Bengal in the first match. Hyderabad, on the other hand, will play their first match of the league this season.
Both teams are expected to have fully fit squads for this encounter. Historically, Hyderabad FC has a slight edge over Bengaluru FC, having won four out of the ten matches played between them. Key players include Bengaluru's midfielder Pedro Capo, known for his playmaking skills, and Hyderabad's defender Alex Saji, who will be vital in thwarting Bengaluru's attacks.
The recent addition of Brazilian striker Allan Paulista to Hyderabad FC adds excitement to the match. Bengaluru's Vinith Venkatesh has emerged as a promising talent after scoring the winner against East Bengal FC. Once a ballboy, Venkatesh now plays a crucial role in the team's success.
Bengaluru are is focused on maintaining momentum with their balanced team of seasoned Indian players and experienced international stars. The home advantage further boosts their confidence. On the other hand, Hyderabad FC aim to recover from last season's last-place finish with new foreign signings supported by financial backing from the B.C. Jindal Group.