Triple Crown Kings: Bengaluru FC Secure Third RFDL Title in a Closely Fought Final
A Dynasty Defined as Bengaluru FC Overcome Grit and Woodwork to Secure a Historic Third RFDL National Crown
The RFDL National Championship 2025-26 reached its heart-pounding conclusion at the Bambolim Athletic Stadium as Bengaluru FC claimed their third title in a match that will be remembered for its sheer intensity.
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From the opening whistle, the stakes were clear, and the action began as early as the 4th minute when a dangerous scoring chance for FC Goa was denied by a brilliant display of defense from the Bengaluru boys. The Blues found their own rhythm in the 12th minute, nearly breaking the deadlock through Ningthoukhongjam Singh, whose effort narrowly missed the mark. As the physical battle ramped up, the match saw a thunderous collision between FC Goa’s Shaikh Mohamad Ismail and Bengaluru’s Haobam Meetei, as both players went flying into the sponsor boards in a pursuit of the ball.
As the first half wound down, Bengaluru’s goalkeeper Aheibam Singh proved his worth with a sharp save in the 41st minute. Deep into extra time at the 47th minute, FC Goa earned a corner kick that provided them a golden opportunity, but it ultimately went to vain. Coming out of the break, Bengaluru FC asserted total control, commanding a staggering 60% ball possession with clinical gameplay. The pressure nearly paid off in the 55th minute in what was a heartbreakingly close call; Haobam Meetei orchestrated a perfect move to find Taorem Singh, whose strike rattled the post. Despite FC Goa’s resolute defensive setup, which has been the hallmark of their tournament run, the breakthrough finally arrived in the 81st minute when the relentless Haobam Meetei fired home the winning and only goal.
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The final moments belonged to the heroics of Aheibam Singh. In the 88th minute, he stood tall to deny a high-pressure strike from Kavya Sunil Katkar. His defining moment, however, came in the 93rd minute when he produced the save of the match, leaping through the air to grab a full-power strike that seemed destined for the net. With that stunning grab, the destiny of the trophy was sealed. Bengaluru FC have officially scripted history, lifting the RFDL National Championship for the third time and cementing their status as the undisputed kings of youth football!
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