Bengaluru FC became the first team to qualify for the final of the Indian Super League as they defeated FC Goa 3-2 on aggregate score in the semifinal of the play-offs. (Match Highlights | More Football News)
Chhetri has always been known for coming clutch in big games for Bengaluru FC and on Sunday he proved once again why he is considered among the greatest football players in the subcontinent
Bengaluru FC became the first team to qualify for the final of the Indian Super League as they defeated FC Goa 3-2 on aggregate score in the semifinal of the play-offs. (Match Highlights | More Football News)
Despite coming into the game with a 2-0 advantage, Bengaluru FC conceded twice in the second leg and the game seemed to set to go to extra time. However, as the saying goes: cometh the hour, cometh the man.
In the stoppage time, Sunil Chhetri flew like a superman to head home Bengaluru FC's only goal of the match and helped them take the lead on aggregate score.
The 40-year-old is the top Indian goalscorer in the league once again with 14 goals to his name this season and behind only Alaaeddine Ajaraie in the golden boot charts.
The Blues have once again benefitted from the veteran's brilliance as he made his presence felt in the knockout stages of the ISL.
Chhetri has always been known for coming clutch in big games for Bengaluru FC and on Sunday he proved once again why he is considered among the greatest football players in the subcontinent.
The win helps Bengaluru FC get into the final where they will face one of Mohun Bagan or Jamshedpur FC. The winner of the final will take home the ISL Cup.