The 11th edition of the Indian Super League is closing on Saturday, April 12, as Mohun Bagan hosts Bengaluru FC at the Super Veteran Host Lake Stadium. Both sides have won the ISL Cup once in the history of the club; In a win for MBSG, it will be seen that merriners have claimed a rare league double, which was achieved only in the past by the city of Mumbai. For Bengaluru, the final win will mean avenge of Heartbreak in 2023.
Last time when both sides met in ISL finals?
The last ISL title of Mohun Bagan had also reached the Bangalore final with the last time. In a nervous encounter in Fatorda in Goa, the two sides were unable to separate themselves in 120 minutes. Mohan Bagan opened scoring from a penalty converted by Dimitri Petratos, which is still number 9 for men in maroon and green. Indian captain Sunil Chhatri again pulled back his side in the game from a penalty spot.
Roy Krishna hoped the blues with a header to extend his side 2–1, with just 12 minutes of normal time to go. However, another poor punishment accepted by Bangalore defense gave Mariners a way to return to the game. Petratos once leveled his kick of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to the Aggian.
Even in additional time, the sides required punishment to decide the winner, with the inseparable, the game. Bangalore player Bruno Ramiers rescued his shot by Vishal Kath, while Pablo Perez scored his attempt. In contrast, five perfect spot kicks from the plantation in the shootout handed him his fist-crown.
The 2024/25 ISL will be kick-off at IST at 7:30 pm at the final Salt Lake Stadium.
