Bengaluru, Jan 14: Bengaluru FC notched up a comfortable 3-1 win over Odisha FC to spice up the playoffs battle in the Indian Super League here on Saturday.
Rohit Kumar broke the deadlock before Roy Krishna ended his 10-game goalless streak to double the Blues’ advantage.
Diego Mauricio pulled one back in the opening stages of the second half, but the home side managed to close Odisha FC’s pursuit for the major part of the game before Pablo Perez scored his first goal for the Blues in stoppage time to wrap up all three points.
This was the first time this season that Bengaluru FC scored more than two goals in a game. It was also their first back-to-back win of the season.
The result splits open the playoffs race, with Odisha once again vulnerable to being overtaken by FC Goa to fifth place, while Bengaluru have cut their distance to the final playoff spot to three points, level with Chennaiyin FC who are in seventh place.
Mumbai City remain atop
In the other match of the day, Mumbai City FC beat ATK Mohun Bagan by a solitary goal scored by Lallianzuala Chhangte in the 29th minute.
The win for Mumbai City solidify the team’s position at the top of the table, while Mohun Bagan occupy the fourth position in the league. (PTI)
