AFC Cup 2016: Johor DT 1-1 Bengaluru FC - 5 Talking Points
Bengaluru FC earned a precious away goal as they drew 1-1 with reigning AFC Cup champions Johor Darul Ta’zim. Amrinder Singh’s amazing performance in goal meant that the Blues went into the break with the score goalless, but Pereyra Diaz broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute to give Johor the lead.
With Bengaluru FC looking pedestrian in attack, Eugeneson Lyngdoh rifled in a wondergoal into the top corner just minutes later. Bengaluru FC held out for the draw, thus earning a precious away result.
Here are 5 talking points from the game.
#1 Massive result for Bengaluru FC
It was billed as the biggest game in Bengaluru FC’s history, and the Blues kept their heads to pull off a massive result. Make no mistake, Johor are one of the biggest clubs in Asia, and all the predictions before the game was a comfortable win for the hosts, which should leave them disappointed.
The AFC cup defending champions have not been defeated in the tournament so far, and will be bitterly disappointed not to have defeated BFC, having trounced the Blues with a 5-1 aggregate score over both legs of their group stage game.
Looking ahead to the second leg, BFC have a precious away goal to hold on to and can go through with a goalless draw. It’s a huge chance for Bengaluru FC to make a historic appearance in the finals of the AFC Cup, and the Blues will celebrate a fantastic result away from home.