Match Highlights:

  • Early Lead: Bengaluru FC took the lead in the 9th minute when Edgar Mendez headed in a cross from Nikhil Poojary. citeturn0search2

  • Doubling the Advantage: In the 20th minute, Suresh Singh found the net, capitalizing on a flicked pass from Sunil Chhetri. citeturn0search0

  • Historic Milestone: Sunil Chhetri scored from the penalty spot in the 51st minute, marking his 64th ISL goal and becoming the league's all-time top scorer. citeturn0search2

Defensive Resilience:

Mohun Bagan's attempts to breach Bengaluru's defense were thwarted, with goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu maintaining a clean sheet. citeturn0search0

Upcoming Fixtures:

  • Bengaluru FC: Set to face Mumbai City FC on October 2.

  • Mohun Bagan SG: Aiming to rebound in the upcoming Kolkata Derby against Mohammedan SC on October 5. citeturn0search2

This victory underscores Bengaluru FC's strong form in the league and highlights Sunil Chhetri's enduring impact on Indian football.