I-League 2015/16: Dominant Bengaluru decimate DSK Shivajians to regain top spot
An all-round attacking display helped Bengaluru FC beat newcomers DSK Shivajians 4-1 at Bangalore today and bounce back from their disappointing loss to Sporting last week. With the win, BFC regain the top spot in the table just ahead of the crucial visit by defending champions Mohun Bagan over the weekend.
Starting Line-ups:
Bengaluru FC: Amrinder (GK),
A brace from Odafa Okolie last Saturday had thrown Bengaluru’s title credentials into doubt, and a win against newcomers DSK was a must on coach Ashley Westwood’s agenda, what with defending champions Mohun Bagan scheduled to visit the city next week. The Englishman rang the changes and brought in Shankar, Hangal, Beikhokhei and Keegan for Alwyn, Vineeth, Thoi and Lalchhuan
Midfielder Douhou Pierre had given DSK their first goal and first win of the league in the previous match, and the Derrick Pereira-coached side arrived in the garden city thinking of adding three more points to the tally against a Bengaluru side, who have been going through an indifferent form.
The match started in an eerie fashion with the home team, who are renowned for their
With the goal
When it was looking like Bengaluru all the way, Sampath Kuttymani raced into the box to be at the end of Douhou Pierre's cross to pull one back for the away side. A hapless Amrinder Singh in the goal could only watch the ball hitting the net as DSK found a way back into the match before the break.
However, the home side restored their two-goal lead within seven minutes into the second half with Shankar Sampingiraj slotting the ball into the net after Subrata Paul’s save from a Beikhokhei header gave the midfielder an easy chance. Any chance of a DSK comeback was put to bed in the 80th minute after substitute Seminlen Doungel chipped the ball into the net from close range to make it 4-1. With the win, Bengaluru regained the top spot in the table overtaking East Bengal.
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