I-League, Round 2 - Bengaluru FC vs Aizawl FC: As it happened...
Curtis Osano's first half goal helped Bengaluru FC go top of the I-League table with a 1-0 over Aizawl FC.
FULL TIME: AIZAWL FC 0-1 BENGALURU FC
Curtis Osano 26'
Bengaluru will be delighted to head back home with the win and a clean sheet. This was a tricky encounter and Westwood's boys handled the home side quite well.
That's it. Bengaluru hold on to their 1-0 as the ref blows the final whistle in Aizawl. Curtis Osano's first half goal secures three points for the visitors.
90+4' AFC have a freekick deep into their own half. #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
90+2' Nervous moments in the BFC box and the hosts have a corner #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
90+3' Way too much on that take and Vineeth sees it out to safety #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
4 minutes of added time in Aizawl. Can the home team sneak in the equalizer?
88' - Aizawl make their final substitution as Yonezawa comes on for Brandon. Last few minutes for them to salvage this game.
88' Rino puts out a cross for s corner #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
84' - Len is pulled back by Lalruatthara and BFC have a freekick.
80' - Bengaluru make their last substitution as Len comes on for Kim who has worked his socks off for his side today.
79' WHAT A CHANCE! Vineeth skews his shot wide from close after being set up by a Kim header! #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
78' - Aizawl have a corner after a good spell of possession. They are building up the pressure here.
74' - In desperate need of an equalizer, the home side has opted for a double change. Lalbiakthanga and Lalbiakhlua are replaced Albert and Lalrunpuia.
While Bengaluru are pushing hard to increase lead, Aizawl FC striving to draw a parity. Fascinating duel.
71' Brandon is set up nicely by Jaryan but his outstretched foot doesn't get enough behind the ball. Goalkick #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
Glimpses of the crowd in Aizawl. They definitely love their football. Wonderful to see India's premier football league reach these parts of the country.
#AFCvBFC Full pack stadium..... stands everywhere. pic.twitter.com/jQf3o25mRx
— Political Lawyer (@sitanshusaran) January 16, 2016
.@bengalurufc huge support pic.twitter.com/6Z7nDpQ7Ki
— Political Lawyer (@sitanshusaran) January 16, 2016
69' Lyngdoh sends one in that Poirei almost makes a hash of in collecting #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
68' - Yellow card shown for Aizawl's Kima for pulling Kim down and the Blues have a freekick of their own in a good position.
66' AFC have a freekick that David looks to swing home but one that Ralte holds on to #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
63' - Another change for Bengaluru FC. Thoi comes off and Alwyn makes his Blues debut.
Young Zuala has his family in the stands and they are making their pride vocal in the middle of all the home fans! #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
51' Eugene's otherwise accurate take has too much on it.The wind,too,is playing its part. #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
51' BFC corner after Thoi's shot from in the box is deflected off a AFC defender. #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
Bengaluru FC make their first change as Ashley Westwood replaces Udanta with local lad Zuala.
The Blues lead at half time here in Aizawl after Keegan's free-kick was headed home by Osano. #AFCvBFC pic.twitter.com/CNieqgrXl9
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
HALF TIME: AIZAWL FC 0-1 BENGALURU FC
Curtis Osano's goal keeps the visitors in the lead at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. The home fans have loved every bit of this first half. In second, they'd be hoping for the home side to turn things around.
42' AFC exchange a dozen passes but don't make it count with an erratic try at goal #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
37' - Jaryan gets picked in the box but his shot hits outside of the net,deceiving the crowd for a second or two. Bengaluru continue to lead 1-0.
Banter between the two gaffers...
While the boys battle it on the pitch,the coaches have their own little exchange off it. #AFCvBFC 0-1
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
33' THE POST. AFC move the ball around after the corner is cleared and a shot (we're making sure by who) comes off the post! 0-1 #AFCvBFC
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
GOAL!
26' - Osano runs through the scramble and gets his head to a free-kick that was eventually taken by Keegan. The visitors draw first blood.
26' Freekick to the Blues that Lyngdoh will take #AFCvBFC 0-0
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
We are nearing the 30-minute mark here in the Mizoram capital. It's still 0-0.
24' Vineeth chests it down for Kim in the box but the striker's first touch should have been better! #AFCvBFC 0-0
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
20' Osano picks Kim but the striker's header loops a little more than he would have liked. 0-0 #AFCvBFC
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
15' - Ralte makes a good save from a David strike and the home side have their first corner that's dealt with.
13' - Rino Anto swings in a neat cross with Chhetri at the end of it but Poirei cuts it out with a collection.
12' AFC have a freekick 35 yards out,no trouble in the camp though. #AFCvBFC 0-0
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
9' Both teams fighting for scraps,no rhythm to this game yet. #AFCvBFC 0-0
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
7' BFC Yellow: Johnson booked after clattering into Jaryan. #AFCvBFC 0-0
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
5' Thoi clatters into Thanga and the ref blows for a foul.#AFCvBFC 0-0
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
#HeroILeague #AFCvBFC KICK-OFF at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium amidst huge cheer from stands.Irrespective of the result,Football is the winner today
— Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) January 16, 2016
1' Johnson smashes a loose ball out. The drums have begun beating.There's people at vantage points you wouldn't even dare to climb on! 0-0
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
A packed Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is on its feet as the teams march out and the atmosphere is brilliant to say the least! #AFCvBFC
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
Former Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Soram Poirei is starting in goal for Aizawl FC.
The gaffer's rung in just one change from the team that beat @salgaocarfc with Udanta starting ahead of Zula #AFCvBFC
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
#HeroILeague #AFCvBFC History in making. Cheer for @AizawlFC & @bengalurufc ahead of mega clash. Kick-off in 30 mins pic.twitter.com/tuiwe24R69
— Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) January 16, 2016
AIZAWL FC XI: Alfred KEMAH JARYAN, H. LALBIAKTHANGA, David LALRINMUANA, Brandon VL, R. MALSAWMTLUANGA, L. LALRUATTHARA, L. LALRAMCHULLOVA, Labiakhlua, LALCHAWNKIMA, Ricky LALLAWMAWMA, Soram POIREI Anganba
Former I-League champions Bengaluru FC have put out a strong side for their second fixture of the new season.
Here's the Blues XI that will face @AizawlFC in a little while from now. What are your predictions? #AFCvBFC pic.twitter.com/ZmXQWBp16k
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) January 16, 2016
