Mumbai hurdle for Sunil Chhetri’s Bengaluru in ISL playoffs | Football News
BENGALURU: Sunil Chhetri holds the key to Bengaluru FC‘s fortunes as they host cup holders Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League playoffs match here on Saturday.
The Blues supporters have placed their confidence in Chhetri, and the numbers support their faith. His record is boasts of eight goals in 14 play-off matches—the top scorer in play-off history.
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The veteran striker returns after international service for India where he scored in the 3-0 friendly in the friendly against Maldvies, but also endured a goalless draw in the Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh. Earlier this seaon, Chhetri’s crucial last-minute equaliser versus East Bengal helped secure BFC’s spot in the knockout stages.
The rejuvenated 40-year-old is enjoying a fine Indian Super LeagueSL season.
With 12 goals, he is currently the second-highest scorer. In 25 games, he has had 25 shots on target with another 21 missing the mark.
If the star player can continue his fine run combining with the likes of Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez and Alberto Noguera, the stands are sure to explode with joy.
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