2020–21_Bengaluru_FC_season

2020–21 Bengaluru FC season

2020–21 Bengaluru FC season

8th season in existence of Bengaluru FC

The 2020–21 season was Bengaluru FC's eighth season as a club since its establishment in 2013.

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Background

Main article: 2019–20 Bengaluru FC season

Transfers

During the course of 2019–20 season, Bengaluru FC extended contracts of Juanan, Thongkhosiem Haokip and Edmund Lalrindika.[1][2][3] At the end of the season, Bengaluru FC extended contracts of Udanta Singh, Erik Paartalu, Dimas Delgado, Ajay Chhetri, Leon Augustine, Roshan Singh and Namgyal Bhutia.[4][5][6][7]

On 3 June Bengaluru FC announced signing of defender Pratik Chaudhari and club's former goalkeeper Lalthuammawia Ralte. Both the players signed with the club for two seasons.[8] On 5 June Bengaluru FC announced signing of defenders Joe Zoherliana and Wungngayam Muirang on two year deal.[9] On 20 June Bengaluru FC announced signing of Brazilian forward Cleiton Silva on one year deal.[10] In August 2020, Bengaluru signed left back Ajith Kumar from Chennai City F.C. on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[11] On 18 September Bengaluru FC signed midfielder Huidrom Thoi Singh from Reliance Foundation Young Champs.[12] On 3 October Bengaluru FC announced signing of goalkeeper Lara Sharma for three years.[13] On 20 October Bengaluru FC announced signing of Spanish defender Fran González and Norwegian striker Kristian Opseth on season long deals.[14]

Bengaluru FC did not renew the contract of Spanish midfielder Nili as he joined Greek side Levadiakos.[15] Jamaican striker Kevaughn Frater signed for Israeli club Maccabi Netanya.[16] Defender Nishu Kumar and goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill signed for Kerala Blasters.[17][18] On 13 September 2020, Spanish striker Manuel Onwu completed the move to Odisha FC after being on the loan the previous season.[19] Defender Gursimrat Singh Gill signed for Bengaluru United[20] Brazilian midfielder Raphael Augusto's contract with the club was terminated on mutual agreement, owing to personal reasons.[21] Bengaluru FC did not renew the contract of Spanish defender Albert Serrán[22] Defender Sairuat Kima joined Sudeva FC.[23] Midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh and defender Rino Anto joined East Bengal.[24]

In the winter transfer window, Ajay Chhetri was loaned out to SC East Bengal till the end of the season.[25]

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Pre-season and friendlies

Bengaluru FC started pre-season with a friendly against Hyderabad FC on 7 November 2020 at Dempo SC ground, in Goa. Bengaluru drew the game 1–1 with Wungngayam Muirang scoring the opening goal in first half. Aridane Santana scored from spot to equalise for Hyderabad in second half.[28]

7 November 2020 Friendly Bengaluru 1–1 Hyderabad Ella, Goa
  • Muirang
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Stadium: Dempo SC Ground
13 November 2020 Friendly Bengaluru 0–1 Mumbai Nagoa, Goa
 Stadium: Nagoa ground

Mid-season friendlies

14 December 2020 Friendly Bengaluru 1–1 Kerala Blasters Goa
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5 April 2021 Friendly Bengaluru 1–0 FC Goa Goa
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Competitions

Indian Super League

Main article: 2020–21 Indian Super League season

League table

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Source: Indian Super League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) goal difference; 6) number of goals scored; 7) fair play ranking; 8) drawing of lots

Results by matchday

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Updated to match(es) played on 25 February 2021. Source: soccerway
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

22 November 2020 1 Goa 2–2 Bengaluru Margao
19:30 IST
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Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: C. R. Srikrishna
Man of the Match: Igor Angulo (Goa)
28 November 2020 2 Bengaluru 0–0 Hyderabad Margao
19:30 IST
Report Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Santosh Kumar
Man of the Match: Chinglensana Singh (Hyderabad)
4 December 2020 3 Chennaiyin 0–1 Bengaluru Bambolim
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: GMC Athletic Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rahul Kumar Gupta
Man of the Match: Suresh Singh Wangjam (Bengaluru)
8 December 2020 (2020-12-08) 4 Bengaluru 2–2 NorthEast United Margao
19:30 IST (UTC+05:30)
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tejas Nagvenkar
Man of the Match: Luís Machado (NorthEast United)
13 December 2020 5 Bengaluru 4–2 Kerala Blasters Margao
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Crystal John
Man of the Match: Dimas Delgado (Bengaluru)
17 December 2020 6 Odisha 1–2 Bengaluru Bambolim
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: GMC Athletic Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Santosh Kumar
Man of the Match: Cleiton Silva (Bengaluru FC)
21 December 2020 7 ATK Mohun Bagan 1–0 Bengaluru Margao
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: C. R. Srikrishna
Man of the Match: David Williams (ATK Mohun Bagan)
28 December 2020 8 Bengaluru 0–1 Jamshedpur Margao
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: L Ajitkumar Meitei
Man of the Match: Rehenesh TP (Jamshedpur)
5 January 2021 9 Bengaluru 1–3 Mumbai City Margao
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: C. R. Srikrishna
Man of the Match: Bipin Singh (Mumbai City)
Note: Last game under Carles Cuadrat
9 January 2021 10 Bengaluru 0–1 East Bengal Margao
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Harish Kundu
Man of the Match: Debjit Majumder (East Bengal)
12 January 2021 11 NorthEast United 1–1 Bengaluru Vasco
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Tilak Maidan Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tejas Nagvenkar
Man of the Match: Lalengmawia (NorthEast United)
20 January 2021 12 Kerala Blasters 2–1 Bengaluru Bambolim
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: GMC Athletic Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Harish Kundu
Man of the Match: Rahul Kannoly Praveen (Kerala Blasters)
24 January 2021 13 Bengaluru 1–1 Odisha Margao
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Tejas Nagvenkar
Man of the Match: Cleiton Silva (Bengaluru)
28 January 2021 14 Hyderabad 2–2 Bengaluru Vasco
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Tilak Maidan Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Pranjal Banerjee
Man of the Match: Aridane Santana (Hyderabad FC)
2 February 2021 15 East Bengal 0–2 Bengaluru Vasco
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Tilak Maidan Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: C. R. Srikrishna
Man of the Match: Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC)
5 February 2021 16 Bengaluru 0–0 Chennaiyin Margao
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Pranjal Banerjee
Man of the Match: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Bengaluru FC)
9 February 2021 17 Bengaluru 0–2 ATK Mohun Bagan Margao
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rowan Arumugam
Man of the Match: Marcelinho (ATK Mohun Bagan)
15 February 2021 18 Mumbai City 2–4 Bengaluru Bambolim
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: GMC Athletic Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rahul Kumar Gupta
Man of the Match: Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru)
21 February 2021 19 Bengaluru 1–2 Goa Margao
17:00 IST
Report
Stadium: Fatorda Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Crystal John
Man of the Match: Glan Martins (Goa)
25 February 2021 20 Jamshedpur 3–2 Bengaluru Vasco
19:30 IST
Report
Stadium: Tilak Maidan Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rowan Arumughan
Man of the Match: Aitor Monroy (Jamshedpur)

AFC Cup

Main article: 2021 AFC Cup

ATK, who finished runners-up in the league phase of the 2019–20 Indian Super League season, merged with 2019–20 I-League champions Mohun Bagan and qualified automatically to the AFC Cup group stage. Third-placed team in 2019–20 Indian Super League season, Bengaluru FC qualified for 2021 AFC Cup qualifiers. This will be Bengaluru's sixth appearance in the tournament.[29]

Qualifying play-offs

Main article: 2021 AFC Cup qualifying play-offs
Preliminary round 2
14 April 2021 (2021-04-14) Bengaluru India 5–0 Nepal Tribhuvan Army Bambolim
19:30 UTC+5:30
Stats Report
Report		 Stadium: GMC Athletic Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ali Reda (Lebanon)
MVP: Rahul Bheke (Bengaluru FC)
Play-off round

Due to the lockdown and travel restrictions in Bangladesh, the AFC Sub-Committee decided that Abahani Limited Dhaka are considered to have withdrawn from the AFC Cup 2021 and awarded the Playoff Stage slot to Eagles FC. Playoff Stage match supposed to be hosted by Bengaluru FC, moved to Maldives, which is hosting Group D matches, where the winner of Playoff will be placed.[30] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Play-off round between Bengaluru FC and Eagles FC scheduled for May 2021 postponed to 15 August 2021.

Coaching Staff

Management

Carles Cuadrat, Bengaluru FC's head coach for 2020–21 season

After poor outings during the ongoing season, on 6 January 2021, it was announced that Carles Cuadrat and Bengaluru FC decided to mutually part ways. Naushad Moosa, the assistant coach and the head coach of Bengaluru FC B, was appointed as a caretaker coach.[31] Soon after the departure of Carles, the fitness coach Mikel Guillen too parted ways with the club.[32]

As of 26 February 2021
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Player statistics

Appearances and goals

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Updated: 14 April 2021

Goal scorers

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Source: soccerway
Updated: 14 April 2021

Clean sheets

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Source: soccerway
Updated: 14 April 2021

Disciplinary record

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Source: soccerway
Updated: 14 April 2021

References

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    @bengaluruunited (17 September 2020). "A talented CB, Gursimrat joins us after 2 stints with Bengaluru FC & 1 with NEU FC" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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    @bengalurufc (17 October 2020). "Bengaluru FC and @Raphael_A12 have mutually agreed to terminate the Brazilian's contract with the club, owing to personal reasons. We wish Rapha and his family the best through this phase. #ThankYouRapha" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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    @bengalurufc (20 October 2020). "All of us at the BFC family would like to thank Albert Serran for his time at the club, and wish him good luck for everything that lies ahead. It was a pleasure having you wear the BFC blue, champion. #ThankYouSerran" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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    @sc_eastbengal (20 October 2020). "Calm and composed, please shower your love for our midfield general @eugeneson10" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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    @bengalurufc (15 January 2021). "Blues' midfielder Ajay Chhetri has completed a loan move to SC East Bengal until the end of this season, the club can confirm. We're wishing the boy the very best!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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    @bengalurufc (7 November 2020). "The Blues drew 1–1 against Hyderabad FC in a pre-season friendly at the Dempo SC training facilities earlier today" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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    "Mikel Guillén S&C Coach on Instagram: "⌛️...It's time to say goodbye...😔 thank you @bengalurufc thank you @westblockblues"".
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    "Bengaluru aim to end season on a high against Jamshedpur FC". 24 February 2021.

Notes

  1. 2020–21 Indian Super League season was played exclusively at Goa due to COVID-19 pandemic in India

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