# Bengaluru FC qualifies for the ISL final in a thrilling penalty shootout

URL: https://technosports.co.in/bengaluru-fc-qualifies-for-the-isl-final-in-a/  
Published: 2023-03-13  
Updated: 2023-03-13  
Author: REMYA BABU S

ISL Final : [Bengaluru FC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengaluru_FC) secured a place in the final of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) in a dramatic penalty shootout against Mumbai City FC. After a 2-2 aggregate score, Bengaluru FC held their nerves to win the tie-breaker 9-8 and reach the final.

> Into the finals🔥…. [@bengalurufc](https://twitter.com/bengalurufc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🙌✨ [#BFCvsMCFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFCvsMCFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#BFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#bengalurufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/bengalurufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#westblockblues](https://twitter.com/hashtag/westblockblues?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@WestBlockBlues](https://twitter.com/WestBlockBlues?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#PremierLeague](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PremierLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#ISL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#indiansuperleague](https://twitter.com/hashtag/indiansuperleague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/QJRyQUI1ZC](https://t.co/QJRyQUI1ZC)
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> — ŤÉJÄ$☮️ (@Tejasmr26) [March 12, 2023](https://twitter.com/Tejasmr26/status/1634988487492648962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Here’s how the match unfolded : Bengaluru FC qualifies for the ISL final in a thrilling penalty shootout

> Sandhu saved penalties at the start of the game and at the end of the shootout as [#BengaluruFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BengaluruFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) won the tie-breaker after the semifinal was tied 2-2 on aggregate, following [#MumbaiCityFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiCityFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)'s 2-1 result after extra time. [https://t.co/Bf1POgEsOL](https://t.co/Bf1POgEsOL)
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> — Express Sports (@IExpressSports) [March 12, 2023](https://twitter.com/IExpressSports/status/1634989469563764738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## **First half**

- Mumbai City FC missed a penalty in the 10th minute when Bengaluru goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved Greg Stewart’s spot-kick.
- Javi Hernandez headed a cross from Siva Narayanan past Mumbai City goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa to put Bengaluru FC ahead 2-0 on aggregate.
- Bipin Singh equalized for Mumbai City FC after Sandhu saved a shot from Rowlin Borges but failed to clear the ball. Second half
- Mehtab Singh scored a towering header from a corner kick to level the score in the 66th minute.
- The match went into extra time with neither team able to score. Extra time
- Both teams had chances in extra time, but failed to capitalize. Penalty shootout
- After 16 penalties were scored, Sandhu saved Mehtab Singh’s shot before Sandesh Jhingan scored the winning spot-kick to give Bengaluru FC a 9-8 win on penalties.

> ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ꜱᴄᴇɴᴇꜱ ɪɴ ʙᴇɴɢᴀʟᴜʀᴜ! 🎉  
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> 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐅𝐂 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 [#Goa](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Goa?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! 🔵[#BFCMCFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFCMCFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HeroISL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroISL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HeroISLPlayoffs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroISLPlayoffs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HeroISLFinal](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroISLFinal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#LetsFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#BengaluruFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BengaluruFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/QJ5YzPrejx](https://t.co/QJ5YzPrejx)
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> — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) [March 12, 2023](https://twitter.com/IndSuperLeague/status/1634986948866768897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Bengaluru FC will now face either ATK Mohun Bagan or Hyderabad FC in the ISL final on Saturday, March 18. Bengaluru FC will look to win their second ISL title after winning their first in the 2018-19 season.

## Key stats from the match : Bengaluru FC qualifies for the ISL final in a thrilling penalty shootout

> Winning moments!!🙌🏻🥳  
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> Crowd literally erupted when Jhingan sailed the winning goal to nets!!🥳  
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> What a game!! Best in 2023🙌🏻  
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> Lucky to witness such crazy level match at Fortress in person!!🤪🥳  
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> Blues are marching into Finals!🥳🥳[#WeAreBFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreBFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#BengaluruFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BengaluruFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HeroISL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroISL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#BFCvsMCFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFCvsMCFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/BnDHEjOvNb](https://t.co/BnDHEjOvNb)
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> — Prajwal Kalappa (@PrajwalKalappa) [March 12, 2023](https://twitter.com/PrajwalKalappa/status/1634985025736437761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

- Siva Narayanan won 3 free kicks and created 3 chances in the match.
- Rowlin Borges finished the game with a passing accuracy of 90%.
- Javi Hernandez attempted the most shots (9) in the match.

> Whatta match [#BFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#bengalurufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/bengalurufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/50HZ779KC6](https://t.co/50HZ779KC6)
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> — Suresh Reddy Tummala (@sureshreddy999) [March 12, 2023](https://twitter.com/sureshreddy999/status/1634984921889644544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Bengaluru FC played a determined game and showed their mettle in the crucial moments to win the tie-breaker. The team will now be hoping to carry this momentum forward into the final and bring the ISL trophy home.

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