ISL 2018: Watch Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri’s hattrick propel them into final
Sunil Chhetri played like a man possessed as his superb hattrick ensured a convincing 3-1 win for Bengaluru FC against FC Pune City in an entertaining second leg semi-final of this year’s Indian Super League. The Indian captain reserved his best for the big day as he struck in the 15th, 65th and 89th minute to seal the issue for the ISL debutants.
For Pune City, Jonatan Luca scored through a brilliant free-kick in the 82nd minute to raise visions of a comeback which didn’t happen in the end.
An unmarked Chhetri opened the deadlock 15th minute after a nimble-footed Udanta Singh kept a neat cross on the far post.
A vital, vital goal for the home side! #LetsFootball #BENPUN https://t.co/5todB8noe2 pic.twitter.com/Mg27PBAwmV
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) March 11, 2018
Chhetri got his 12th goal of the tournament and the second for his side in 65th minute with a penalty. He cleverly stepped up and executed from the dreaded spot to beat Vishal Kaith. The skipper was brought down by his India teammate Sarthak Golui with a push from the back after Chhetri had stole possession on the wide left before …read more