Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City, ISL Play-Offs 2025, As It Happened: Bengaluru FC thrashed Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Knockout 1 match, securing a semi-final spot against FC Goa.
Suresh Wangjam opened the scoring in the 9th minute, followed by Edgar Mendez's penalty before halftime. Ryan Williams extended the lead in the second half, while Sunil Chhetri and Jorge Pereyra Diaz sealed the dominant win. Wangjam's stellar performance earned him the Man of the Match award.

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Bengaluru FC qualify for semis with a resounding, convincing 5-0 victory over Mumbai City. They will now face FC Goa in the semis. Suresh Wangjam has been named MOTM. Full-Time: BFC 5-0 MCFC (Suresh, Mendez, Williams, Chhetri, Pereyra Diaz)
Absolute carnage here at the Kanteerva!! Former MCFC man Jorge Pereyra Diaz adds more salt to Mumbai's wounds as he extends lead to 5-0!!! Icing on the cake! BFC 5-0 MCFC (82nd Min)
Sunil Chhetri latched onto a lose ball from the middle of the park and with Lachenpa off his line, the Indian legend unleashed an unstoppable shot into the top of the net! 4-0!! What dominance by BFC! BFC 4-0 MCFC (76th Min)
Nightmare for Mumbai!! Ryan Williams have extended their lead to 3-0 and now there is no coming back from here on. BFC 3-0 MCFC (67th Min)
BFC have been cautious in the second-half so far despite having a 2-goal cushion. Mumbai need to dominate more as far as the possession is concerned. BFC 2-0 MCFC (52nd Min)
Half-time and BFC go into break with a big lead! Mumbai have a huge mountain to climb in the second-half. BFC 2-0 MCFC (Suresh, Mendez)
Bengaluru FC have doubled their lead !! It's 2-0 now through Edgar!! Mumbai have a mountain to climb now! BFC 2-0 MCFC (Edgar) (43rd Min)
Penalty for BFC!! Ryan Williams goes to ground, clear foul and now the home side have a chance to double their lead!
Till now, BFC had more of the ball and had the better chances on goal. Mumbai haven't been able to create a proper opening and the home side have done significantly well without Chhetri so far. BFC 1-0 MCFC (36th Min)
Mumbai are presently behind and they need to buckle up to get themselves back into the game. They surely have the intent but will have to do much better to put BFC under pressure. BFC 1-0 (17th Min)
Bengaluru FC have taken the lead in the opening 10 minutes! Williams' teasing delivery into the Mumbai box wasn't properly cleared by Krouma. Unfortunately it fell to the onrushing Suresh Wangjam, who just slotted it past Lachenpa with ease. Important lead in the tie! BFC 1-0 MCFC (9th Min)
Yoell van Nieff receives a nasty blow early on in the game and the match was halted for 5 minutes! The impact was such that it completely floored him to the ground. No card for the offender though. But good thing, he is up on his feet and needs a breather before he can take the field again. BFC 0-0 MCFC (5th Min)
The ball gets rolling at the Kanteerva! Here we go!
Sunil Chhetri, who has been the top scorer this season for BFC and the highest Indian goal-scorer has been benched. A bold move for sure! Will it do any good? We will find it tonight!
Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC have faced off 18 times in the Indian Super League. Mumbai have had the upper hand, claiming victory in 10 encounters, while Bengaluru have managed to win six matches. The remaining two games ended without a winner, resulting in draws.
With a place in the semi-finals on the line, both teams will be feeling the pressure in this crucial encounter. Bengaluru FC will look to capitalize on their home advantage and recent positive form, while Mumbai City will draw confidence from their earlier victory over the Blues. With seasoned strikers like Sunil Chhetri and Nikolaos Karelis spearheading their respective attacks, an intense and competitive clash awaits at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
Mumbai City, who secured a sixth-place finish in the league with nine wins and 36 points, come into this match on the back of a patchy run of form. In their last five outings, they have managed just one victory, alongside two draws and two losses. Defensive frailties have been evident, conceding eight goals while scoring only six during this stretch.A key player for Mumbai will be their leading scorer, Nikolaos Karelis. The Greek striker has found the net 10 times in 18 appearances and contributed a goal and an assist in his latest match. His attacking prowess will be vital if Mumbai hope to breach Bengaluru's defense and keep their playoff dreams alive.
Bengaluru FC will be determined to avenge their recent defeat against Mumbai City, who sealed their playoff spot with a 2-0 win over the Blues earlier this month. Finishing third in the league with 11 victories from 24 games, Bengaluru have displayed consistency throughout the season. Their current form is encouraging, with three wins in their last five matches across all competitions. The team has also managed to score eight goals during this period, showcasing their offensive capabilities under the leadership of Sunil Chhetri.Despite being 40, Chhetri remains the driving force for Bengaluru, topping their scoring charts with 12 goals in 24 games. However, his form in recent outings has been a concern, finding the net just once in his last seven appearances.
Mumbai City FC XI: Lachenpa, Valpuia, Krouma, Mehtab, Nathan, van Nieff, Brandon, Chhangte, Vikram, Ortiz, Karelis.
Bengaluru FC XI: Gurpreet, Bhutia, Bheke, Sana, Roshan, Pedro, Suresh, Noguera, Vinith, Williams, Mendez
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the ISL 2024-25 play-offs match between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City!
The Blues will be eager to settle the score against Mumbai City, who secured their playoff qualification with a 2-0 victory over Bengaluru earlier this month. Having finished third in the league with 11 wins from 24 matches, Bengaluru have shown consistency throughout the season. Their recent form has been promising, with three wins in their last five outings across all competitions. They have also found the net eight times in those matches, proving their attacking strength led by Sunil Chhetri.
Chhetri, at 40, continues to be Bengaluru's talisman, leading their goal charts with 12 goals in 24 matches. However, his recent form will be a concern, as he has scored just once in his last seven appearances.
Mumbai City, who finished sixth in the league with nine wins and 36 points, enter this match with an inconsistent run of form. They have managed just one victory in their last five games, drawing two and losing two, conceding eight goals in that period while scoring only six.
Their top scorer Nikolaos Karelis will be crucial to their chances. The Greek forward has netted 10 goals in 18 matches, including a goal and an assist in his most recent game. Mumbai will hope he can provide the attacking edge needed to break down Bengaluru's defense.
A spot in the semi-finals is up for grabs, making this a high-pressure fixture for both teams. Bengaluru's strong home support and recent form could give them the edge, but Mumbai's previous win over them will serve as motivation. With two experienced goal scorers in Chhetri and Karelis leading their respective sides, fans can expect an intense battle at the Kanteerava.