Bengaluru FC played out a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26, as Braian Sanchez’s second-half penalty cancelled out Rahim Ali’s opener in a closely contested encounter at PJN Stadium in Fatorda, on Monday.
Despite dominating possession for large spells, the Blues were unable to break down a resolute Odisha defence and could only rescue a point. BFC remains sixth in the standings with 17 points from 11 matches, maintaining its unbeaten away record, while Odisha remains 13th with seven points from 10 matches.
BFC began on the front foot, controlling possession and probing the Odisha backline through wingers Ryan Williams and Siva Sakthi N., but lacked the finishing touch in the final third. Odisha, meanwhile, looked threatening on the counter, with Rahim Ali and Isak Vanlalruatfela testing the Bengaluru defence intermittently.
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The host took the lead in the 34th minute through a swift transition. Lalrinfela Khiangte intercepted a throw-in and released Rahim with a perfectly weighted through ball. The forward showed composure to race into the box and finish low into the bottom corner past Gurpreet Singh.
Pep Munoz's side found its breakthrough early in the second half following a tactical change. Substitute Soham Varshneya made an immediate impact, drawing a foul inside the penalty area in the 47th minute. Sanchez stepped up and emphatically converted the spot-kick, firing into the top corner to restore parity.
As the match progressed, BFC continued to dominate possession but struggled to find a decisive breakthrough against Odisha’s deep defensive shape and the points were shared.
Published on May 04, 2026