Twitter Explodes as Bengaluru FC create history

Bengaluru Football Club were brilliant today as they completely dominated the DEFENDING AFC CUP Champions and sailed through 4-2 on aggregate (3-1 on the night).

That was a truly historic victory! An Indian club enters the AFC CUP FINAL for the FIRST TIME EVER!

How fitting that it was Sunil Chettri's majesty that got them there! Vineeth, Lyngdoh, Rubio, Anto - everyone did their bit for Bengaluru Football Club as did the super crowd.

This has been A FANTASTIC NIGHT for Indian Football, and Twitter exploded with pride!

The crowd truly was EPIC!!

What support for @bengalurufc ... Kudos to every fan and @WestBlockBlues
— WÖzil (@hpjgooner) October 19, 2016

The always awesome West Block Blues, East Block, North, South – it didn’t really matter as the entire stadium got together to cheer their heroes.

This game has united India like only sport can. Just that, in this case, it is because of FOOTBALL! and not cricket – what a euphoric feeling as an Indian football fan.

History!! Congratulations @bengalurufc first Indian team to reach AFC cup finals. @chetrisunil11 You legend.#BFCvJDT @WestBlockBlues https://t.co/1gk8SncZKC
— OLSC Chennai (@lfcchennai) October 19, 2016

So chuffed for all the BFC fans on here. If neutrals are this happy, can't even imagine what they must be feeling. #BFCvJDT
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) October 19, 2016

I've been dying for ages to see something like this happen in India. And then, @bengalurufc happened. #BFCvJDT
— Arka Bhattacharya (@Heilige_Kugel) October 19, 2016

Hehe Vinayakk bhai, it very well could be!

Fireworks in Delhi. Too much to hope that it's for @bengalurufc? #BFCvJDT
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) October 19, 2016

SUNIL CHETTRI IS AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND. I do not apologise for writing that in all caps. He always, ALWAYS, delivers when it matters – and he was truly majestic today. Twitterati India edition rightly worships him -

WHO NEED MESSI AND RONALDO WHEN YOU HAVE OUR OWN SUNIL CHETTRI !! #BFCvJDT #Indianfootball #BFC #AFCCup2016
— Khel Now (@KhelNow) October 19, 2016

What a goal by one of the greatest Indian footballer ever, certainly the greatest in recent history. #BFCvJDT @fni pic.twitter.com/YPfhBdRNpJ
— Ashwin Nair (@AshwinNair99) October 19, 2016

Need two World Class goals in the Same Match ??
Then Call him Maybe !#BFCVJDT pic.twitter.com/C1du8LyUJo
— Shaon Roy (@Believe26Roy) October 19, 2016

The Chhetriiiii chant!!!@chetrisunil11 pic.twitter.com/SMB3XpyLey
— Ashwini Ponnappa (@P9Ashwini) October 19, 2016

Celebs from all over poured in with their wishes too –

@bengalurufc you rockstar youuuuu!!!!I'm anSuper duper proud fan!!Congratulations you guys Super inspiring!#respect#history
— Ashwini Ponnappa (@P9Ashwini) October 19, 2016

Astounding stuff @bengalurufc .. keep dreaming cause you seem to achieve one by one @ParthJindal11 @MustafaGhouse #AFCCup2016
— Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) October 19, 2016

No need to worry Harsha, India’s Captain’s got this!

Oh wow @bengalurufc, congratulations. Another step on India's footballing journey. Was a bit worried when the away goal was scored
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 19, 2016

Congratulations @bengalurufc u made it lads https://t.co/YWtM6qHf2S
— jeje lalpekhlua (@jejefanai) October 19, 2016

Congratulations to @bengalurufc for reaching @AFCCup final!
You've made India and @IndianFootball proud.#AFCCup#BFCvJDT https://t.co/ypXaTR426F
— Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) October 19, 2016

BFC attacked constantly, and this was JUST reward for their enterprise.

You can clearly see which team is playing to win and which team is playing not to lose #BFCVJDT #TheAFCCup @bengalurufc
— Gurpreet Singh (@GurpreetGK) October 19, 2016

And pure class from the defending champions (who are also the Malaysian champs)

Congratulation Bengaluru for winning the match. It was a good game for us. We hope we can meet again next time! #BFCvJDT #AFCCup2016
— JOHORSouthernTigers (@OfficialJohor) October 19, 2016

ONE SMALL STEP FOR BENGALURU, A GIANT LEAP FOR INDIAN FOOTBALL

Congrats @bengalurufc , your win today is a big step towards India's Footballing Journey.Great moment for Indian Football
So proud of you
— Animésh Saha (@imAnimesh99) October 19, 2016

HELL YES!!

Thank you, India. This is for you! History created. Bags packed because... #BFCvJDT #AFCCup2016 #NotJustOurs pic.twitter.com/aJQp4F4Sgw
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 19, 2016