Bengaluru FC players applaud their fans after beating Chennaiyin FC in match 139 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
Indian Super League: BFC Bag South Indian Derby Bragging Rights
Bengaluru FC secured qualification to the play-offs and ended Chennaiyin FC's race for the top six after a 1-0 win in their Indian Super League match here on Tuesday. Chennaiyin FC, who now have 24 points from 22 games, will not make the playoffs, whereas the Blues see themselves at the third spot courtesy 37 points as a result of this triumph. The Gerard Zaragoza-coached side held 57.1 per cent of the possession and were constantly in the hunt for goals, though their only strike of the night came through Rahul Bheke's emphatic finish inside the box in the first half.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Bengaluru FC's Rahul Bheke (third from left) celebrates
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Bengaluru FC's Rahul Bheke (third from left) celebrates after drilling a right-footed goal into the top corner in the 37th minute of their ISL match against Chennaiyin FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025. Alberto Noguera supplied from the corner.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Rahul Bheke (2) and his teammates celebrate his goal
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Rahul Bheke (2) and his Bengaluru FC teammates celebrate his goal against Chennaiyin FC during match 139 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Owen Coyle, the head coach of visiting Chennaiyin FC
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Owen Coyle, the head coach of visiting Chennaiyin FC, instructs his players during their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Bengaluru FC played at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Connor Jon Shields of Chennaiyin FC controls the ball
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Connor Jon Shields of Chennaiyin FC controls the ball during their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Bengaluru FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Suresh Wangjam of Bengaluru FC in action
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Suresh Wangjam of Bengaluru FC in action during their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Chennaiyin FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Bengaluru FC's record goal scorer Sunil Chhetri
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Bengaluru FC's record goal scorer Sunil Chhetri gets ready to replace Sivasakthi Narayanan during their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Chennaiyin FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Bengaluru FC supporters
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Home supporters during the Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC, Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: The Sree Kanteerava Stadium is marked with a Bengaluru FC corner flag
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The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru is marked with a Bengaluru FC corner flag during match 139 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 between Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Captains exchanged club pennants at the toss
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Captains exchanged club pennants at the toss for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match between Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Chennaiyin FC starting XI
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Chennaiyin FC starting XI pose for a pre-match photo ahead of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Bengaluru FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Bengaluru FC starting XI
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Bengaluru FC starting XI pose for a pre-match photo ahead of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Chennaiyin FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
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ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Match officials warm up ahead of the match
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Match officials warm up ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 South Indian Derby, Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC clash at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Bengaluru FC players in the pre-match drill
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Bengaluru FC players in the pre-match drill ahead of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 played against Chennaiyin FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Visiting Chennai FC players warm up before the match
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Visiting Chennai FC players warm up before their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Bengaluru FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
ISL 2024-25 BFC vs CFC: Former India captain Sunil Chhetri arrives for the match
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Former India captain Sunil Chhetri arrives for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 South Indian Derby between Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on February 25th, 2025.
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