Bengaluru FC vs Chennaiyin FC: Williams and Perovic Seal 2-0 Win for the Blues

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Bengaluru FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-0 in the MG Indian Super League 2026-27 at the Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, with Ryan Williams and Mihalio Perovic finding the net for the hosts.

Williams opened the scoring in the 24th minute before Perovic added the second seven minutes after the restart to give Bengaluru another three points.

Both teams started with intent despite the rain. Bengaluru were looking to build on their opening-day victory, while Chennaiyin came into the game after a 1-1 draw against FC Goa.

The first clear chance came in the 11th minute when Williams sent a curling ball into the box. Perovic met it with a close-range header, but Chennaiyin goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz reacted well to make the save.

Bengaluru took the lead in the 24th minute.

Soham Varshney played a line-breaking pass to Borja Martinez, whose shot was parried by Nawaz. Williams reacted quickest to the loose ball and finished the rebound to make it 1-0.

Chennaiyin responded nine minutes later. Mohammed Saheef delivered a cross for Ramon Tanque, whose header was saved by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

The visitors continued to look for openings, but Bengaluru stayed organised and went into the break with their lead intact.

Bengaluru made a change at half-time, with Ashique Kuruniyan replacing Williams.

The substitute was involved almost immediately as the hosts doubled their advantage in the 52nd minute.

Ashique played a through ball to Borja Martinez, who sent a floated cross into the box. Perovic finished calmly to make it 2-0, taking advantage of Nawaz coming off his line.

Chennaiyin tried to respond quickly. Prakadeswaran drove into the box in the 55th minute, but his effort was comfortably saved by Gurpreet.

Both teams made further changes as the second half progressed.

Bengaluru introduced Naorem Roshan Singh and Nikhil Poojary in the 63rd minute, while Chennaiyin brought on Bryce Miranda and Ladrinpuia four minutes later.

Sunil Chhetri entered the game in the 70th minute, replacing Soham Varshney.

The veteran forward almost added a third in the 87th minute when his long-range left-footed effort was tipped over the crossbar by Nawaz.

Chennaiyin continued to search for a way back into the match and Brison Fernandes tested Gurpreet from distance in stoppage time.

The Bengaluru goalkeeper made another save to preserve the clean sheet.

The Blues remained disciplined through the closing stages and saw out the game comfortably to complete a 2-0 victory and extend their winning start to the season.