ISL 2018 Final Live Score, Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC Live Streaming: Bengaluru FC host Chennaiyin FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
After almost a five-month-long tournament, it is finally the time for the Indian Super League 2018 final. Bengaluru FC, who were touted to be the favourites even before the start of the season, have reached the final and booked a clash of the South, against Jeje Lalpekhua-led Chennaiyin FC. The side led by Sunil Chhetri were at the top of the table in the group stage and booked their ticket to the final by defeating FC Pune City by 3-1 in their home ground of Sree Kanteerava Stadium. The final is at the same ground, and they will feel confident to go on against Chennaiyin FC in the final. Chhetri, who scored a hat-trick in the semifinal, is in good form and could be the key player for the home side. Chennaiyin FC, who also defeated FC Goa by 3-0 in the semis, though are not an easy opponent for Bengaluru. If the home side win this, they will become the first club in India to win both I-league and ISL in their maiden season. Catch all Live score and update of the ISL 2018 final between Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC.
Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC ISL 2018 Live Streaming: The Live broadcast of ISL final match between Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC will start at 8:00 PM IST. The ISL 2018 final will be aired on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD. You can also live stream the ISL 2018 final match between Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC on Hotstar. For live commentary, updates, social reactions and more, you can follow the live blog that will be run on IndianExpress.com
Champions Chennai!
It has been a night of high drama but there is still the presentation ceremony to come. Stay tuned as Chennai lift the title.
That's It! Chennaiyin FC have beaten Bengaluru FC to win the finals of ISL 2017-18. Goals from Mailson and Augusto gives Chennai their second ISL trophy. Wild celebrations at the Kanteerava Stadium.
GOAL! Miku has scored for Bengaluru FC with just 2 mins remaining in the match. Can Bengaluru equalise? BEN 2-3 CHE
A third goal by Raphael Augusto has put Chennaiyin FC in pole position to win the final. They are slowly but surey edging towards a famous win. They look comfortable on the ball and it will take a miracle for Bengaluru FC to claw back in this contest.
A sublime finish by Raphael Augusto leads to Chennaiyin FC's third goal of the night. A good bit of combination play between Jeje and Augusto sees the Brazilian curl the ball into the net. Chennai' edging towards a win.
A sublime finish by Raphael Augusto leads' to Chennaiyin FC's third goal of the night. A nice bit of combination play between Jeje and Augusto and the Brazilian curls it into the far post. Chennai edging towards a win.
It has been a tense second half so far with chances at both the ends. Chennai are looking to play the possession game. Miku and Sunil Chhetri are combined well for Bengaluru but the skipper hesitated to pass to Udanta and a chance goes begging by. BEN 1-2 CHE
Substitute: As we begin the second half, Dimas Delgado is replaced by Victor Perez for Bengaluru FC . Chennai continues to maintain their lead.
Referee blows and the second-half is underway. Can Bengaluru FC equalize? Stay tuned for live updates.
A brace by Mailson has put Chennai in the lead going into the half-time. However, the match began with a brilliant header by Sunil Chhetri. Udanta Kumam and Sunil Chhetri combined together to put Bengaluru in the lead. But from thereon it has been the Mailson show with his brilliant headers from set-pieces. All set for the second-half.
Mailson scores the second goal for Chennaiyin FC from yet another corner. His second header of the match leads to Chennai's second goal. What a way to end the first half. At Half-time: BEN 1-2 CHE We've reached the halfway point of the #HeroISLFinal where @ChennaiyinFC go in with their noses in front, thanks to a brace from Mailson Alves!#LetsFootball #BENCHE pic.twitter.com/H3wWlj76Ko— #HeroISLFinal (@IndSuperLeague) 17 March 2018
It seems like both the teams have enjoyed equal success so far. 2 shots on target for both the teams. An exciting contest has fans on the edge of their seats as we near the half-time whistle.
What a chance for Bengaluru FC. Boithang Haokip finds the ball at his feet but his shot blazes over the frame of the goal. This game is captivating. Every second it seems like something is about to happen, like a true final.
Nelson is the first player to earn the yellow card in the final. A push on Udanta earns him a spot in the referee's book.
Chennaiyin FC have equalized. A brilliant header by Mailson Alves from a corner to level the scores. This game is providing all the excitement in the opening minutes.
Early strike for Bengaluru FC. A brilliant header from Sunil Chhetri puts Bengaluru ahead in the match. What a cross by Udanta Kumam and Sunil Chhetri finishes.
KICK OFF! Pre-match nerves and handshakes are done away with and we are underway. Bengaluru on the offensive from the word go. They have the massive home support behind them. It's rocking at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
It all boils down to this.
Bengaluru FC: Sandhu; Bheke, Juanan, Boithang Haokip, Erik Paartalu, Lenny Rodrigues, Dimas Delgado, Udanta Singh, Miku, Sunil Chhetri (C)
Subs: Lathuammawia Ralte, Nishu Kumar, Alwyn George, Toni Dovale, Daniel Segovia, Victor Perez, Zohmingliana Ralte
Chennaiyin FC: Karanjith Singh, Inigo Calderon, Mailson Alves, Henrique Sereno, Jerry Larinzuala, Dhanpal Ganesh, Bikramjit Singh, Gregory Nelson, Jeje Lalpekhkua
Subs: Pawan Kumar, Anirush Thapa, Jaine Gavilan, Rene Mihelic, Thoi Singh, Jude Nworuh, Mohammed Rafi
"It is a game where if we score first, they have a mountain to climb. There has got to be a winner on the day. Both teams probably have to be a little bit more attack-minded. With the quality of the two teams, I think we will have a winner (without extra time and penalties).”
"For a club, which had won four trophies in four years, to come into a new league wasn't easy. It is the most important game of my life. In our team, the mantra is simple, we play for the team. In our team, we look forward to key performances and that is probably why we have done well."
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of ISL 2018 final. It's Bengaluru FC taking Chennaiyin FC in the summit clash at Kanteerava stadium, Bengaluru. Bengaluru FC need to beat Chennaiyin on Saturday to become the only team to win both I-League and ISL titles in their first season. However, Chennaiyin were one of the two teams that defeated them at home this season and were the only team to score more than one goal at Bengaluru’s home.