Durand Cup 2022 Live Commentary: Odisha FC Vs Bengaluru FC

5:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC match in Durand Cup 2022. The kick-off is just half an hour away! I’m your host Devdutta Deb, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC

Group D table toppers Odisha FC meet Group A runners-up Bengaluru FC in the Durand Cup quarter-finals at the Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata. Bengaluru FC stuttered after a confident start, finishing two points adrift of Mohammedan Sporting.

The ISL pair will look to bring their A game in what promises to be a mouth-watering clash. On the other hand, Odisha FC romped to top the group, winning all four games. They finished the group stages with 12 goals, and none conceded.

After enduring a heart-breaking semi-final exit on penalties at the hands of eventual champions FC Goa last season, BFC will aim for nothing less than getting their hands on the coveted trophy. Silverware has been lacking in recent years, and the Durand Cup is the perfect way to return to winning ways. They will have to get past an in-form Odisha which undoubtedly promises to be a steep test.

The Juggernauts are in scintillating form, beginning their campaign with a 6-0 thumping of NorthEast United. Odisha then blanked Kerala Blasters, Sudeva Delhi, and Army Green. They will approach this fixture with all guns blazing. The reunion with coach Josep Gombau has been a happy one so far, with an unblemished defensive record to boast of. They will be a hard nut for Bengaluru FC to crack.

Team News

Neither team have any injury worries. Both squads look geared up for the occasion and both managers are expected to field their strongest elevens. Roshan Singh could make his first appearance under Simon Grayson.

Head-to-head

Both sides have met 10 times. BFC have won six times. Meanwhile, Odisha have emerged victorious thrice. The remaining fixture ended in a draw.

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