BFC to take on CFC, keen to secure playoff berths
24-Feb-2025 05:57 PM 8720
Bengaluru, Feb 24 (Reporter) Bengaluru FC Head Coach Gerard Zaragoza said his side is keen to put on a good show as Chennaiyin FC visit for the penultimate league stage fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. A win will see the Blues, who currently sit fourth with 34 points, secure a playoff berth, while Chennaiyin FC, placed eighth with 24 points, need a string of wins and favourable results elsewhere to keep their playoff hopes alive. "Chennaiyin away was one of our best performances in attack and I am looking forward to a similar performance. Chennaiyin are a team that cannot afford to lose, and I know that they will fight hard. They have signed a couple of good players, so I’m sure it will be a tough game," Zaragoza said, speaking to the media on the eve of the fixture. Australia winger Ryan Williams returned to goal-scoring form with a fine strike against NorthEast United, taking his season tally to six goals along with four assists. He has previously found the net against Chennaiyin FC three times for the Blues. Midfielder Alberto Noguera has also hit a purple patch, contributing four goals in his last two matches, while Edgar Mendez continues to be a key presence in attack. Bengaluru FC's defence has recorded consecutive clean sheets but will be without Mohamed Salah, who is suspended after accumulating yellow cards. For Chennaiyin FC, Colombian forward Wilmar Jordan Gil leads the scoring charts with ten goals this season, while midfielder Connor Shields has played a pivotal role with nine assists. Daniel Chima Chukwu has also been in good form, scoring twice in his last two matches. "To play in Kanteerava is always an advantage. We have the best support both at home and away, and I’m glad we can fight for a spot in the playoffs now. We have had some tough results at home this year, but the support has always been there and we want to put on a good performance to make them proud," Zaragoza added. The match kicks off at 7:30 PM February 25...////...
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