"GOAT for a reason", Twitter reacts as Sunil Chhetri's header guides Bengaluru FC into ISL Finals

By Saikat Sengupta

Saikat has been the Khel Now Correspondent of Jamshedpur FC, alongside Indian football he writes world football & Hockey articles.

Published at :April 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Modified at :April 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM

"GOAT for a reason", Twitter reacts as Sunil Chhetri's header guides Bengaluru FC into ISL Finals

A five-goal thriller saw Bengaluru FC heading into the ISL Finals.

Bengaluru FC have made it to their fourth ISL Finals after Sunil Chhetri scored a header in the dying seconds of the game. FC Goa had a big mountain to climb as they were two goals down in the first 90 minutes. However, they had the support of the home fans to back them.

The Blues held their defence tightly in the first half. However, a free-kick goal from Borja completely shifted the momentum in the Gaurs’ favour. Sadiku scored a last-minute equaliser. It seemed as if the match was going into extra time but Chhetri’s header sent shockwaves across Fatorda and Bengaluru stormed their way into the ISL Finals.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Bengaluru FC’s win over FC Goa.

If Unlucky had a twin brother, it would be FC Goa 🙂 pic.twitter.com/tSFqjsmjrj
— Adipoli Bro (@VinayakSha95237) April 6, 2025

Players giving daggers to FC Goa in crucial moments: 90+1: Stiven Mendoza 117: Rahul Bheke 90+6: Lallianzuala Chhangte 90+2: Sunil Chhetri
— Tanuj Birua (@supersonicbirua) April 6, 2025

SUNIL CHHETRI IS GOAT FOR A REASON 🐐🙇‍♂️– Bengaluru FC storms into the ISL Final 💥 pic.twitter.com/9cctdDEIBP
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) April 6, 2025

ISL Finals 2018-19 – Fatorda StadiumA header from a Bengaluru FC player in the dying seconds of the game destroyed Goa's hopes to win the ISL.ISL Semi Finals 2024-25 : Fatorda Stadium.History repeats itself again.You got to feel sad for FC Goa 🥹
— Saikat Sengupta (@saikat_2409) April 6, 2025

It was at exactly this end of the pitch that Mendoza scored late to break Goan hearts in 2015 and now almost 10 years later Sunil Chhetri does it to end Goa's dreams. Something about Goa, the nearly men of the ISL, just something about them in big knockout games and heartbreaks.
— Maurya Mondal (@mauryamondal) April 6, 2025

Story every season 😔#fcgoa #isl pic.twitter.com/alczrit1Jf
— Valan Fernandes (@valanfe) April 6, 2025

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Saikat Sengupta

In addition to writing articles on World and Indian Football, Saikat has also covered tournaments like the Durand Cup, Indian Super League, and Hockey India League. Notably, his exceptional communication skills have seen him interview legendary icons like Olympic 2024 gold medalist Yibbi Jansen, former Real Madrid player Javi Hernandez, and many more such sporting stalwarts.