Bengaluru FC played out a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC in the ISL 2025-26, with Braian Sánchez converting a penalty to cancel Rahim Ali’s opener. Despite dominating possession, Bengaluru failed to secure a win as Odisha held firm defensively.
Goa, May 4: Bengaluru FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Odisha FC in the Indian Super League 2025–26, as Braian Sánchez’s second-half penalty cancelled out Rahim Ali’s opener in a closely contested encounter at PJN Stadium in Fatorda, on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Despite dominating possession for large spells, the Blues were unable to break down a resolute Odisha defence and could only rescue a point. They remain sixth in the standings with 17 points from 11 matches, maintaining their unbeaten away record, while Odisha FC remain 13th with seven points from 10 matches. Braian Sánchez was named the Man of the Match for his influential performance and well-taken equaliser.
Odisha take first-half lead
Bengaluru FC began on the front foot, controlling possession and probing the Odisha backline through wingers Ryan Williams and Siva Sakthi N., but lacked the finishing touch in the final third. Odisha, meanwhile, looked threatening on the counter, with Rahim Ali and Isak Vanlalruatfela testing the Bengaluru defence intermittently.
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