ISL 2018, Bengaluru FC vs ATK Highlights: Bengaluru FC host two-time champions ATK. (Source: ISL)Bengaluru FC returned to winning ways courtesy of Erik Paartalu’s clinical header against ATK at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Thursday. Paartalu, who scored the winner when these sides met in Kolkata earlier this season, troubled the ATK defence and was relentless in the attacks. =His 37th-minute header gave the hosts their eighth win of the season.
With this win, Bengaluru extends their lead at the top of the table. They remain unbeaten start to the season, while ATK remains sixth with 11 points from 12 matches and without a win in six matches.
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Match 56 | 13 Dec 2018
Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Bengaluru FC
1
37’ Erik Endel Paartalu
0
ATK
Bengaluru FC Won The Match
Full Time!
Into extra time
4 mins of time added on? Can ATK pull one back? BEN 1-0 ATK
Substitution for both teams
67’ CHANCE!
Balwant is sent through on goal by Johnson but the effort is wide. Meanwhile a couple of minutes later it is Xisco who finds space and takes a shot which is off target. BEN 1-0 ATK
55' Chance for ATK
ATK's best chance as a free-kick by l Lanzarote finds Balwant. Balwant goes for a volley but it is well over the bar. Will ATK rue this miss? BEN 1-0 ATK
Second Half resumes
Second half resmues. Bengaluru FC to attack from left to right in second half. BEN 1-0 ATK
Half Time!
45'
Two minutes of time added on at the end of this first half.
37' GOAL
GOAL! brilliant header by Erik Paartalu give BFC the lead. Bheke's pass finds Lewis who sends in a cross and Paartalu finds the back of the ent with a fantastic header. BEN 1-0 ATK
23'
Vieira hurt by a rough challenge. Game stopped for time as he needs medical attention BEN 0-0 ATK
Lot of suport for Bheke
18' Good save
Fantastic glovework from Sandhu! The ball was laid to Everton Santos's feet in the middle by Gerson Vieira. The former gets a clean and powerful shot on target but it is straight at the keeper and no swing at all. It is an easy save for the Indian international.
8' Chance!
CLOSE! Xisco plays a brilliant through ball to find Kean. Can Kenae finsh? No.... as the winger's shot is blocked away. BEN 0-0 ATK
KICK OFF!
Pre match rituals are done. National Anthems are over. Sunil Chhetri wins toss. Bengaluru FC to attack from right to left in first half. BEN 0-0 ATK
Bengaluru FC - Playing XI
ATK - Playing XI
Hello and Welcome
Hello and welcome to our live blog of Bengaluru FC vs ATK from the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. BFC are supreme form and are currently unbeaten run in the ongoing editon of the Indian Super League. BFC are on top of the table with 24 points in 10 matches. Whereas, the visitors are sixth in the standings with 16 points in 11 matches. Stay tuned for updates.