Chongtham kishan

Hosts Sporting Club Bengaluru: Hosts Sporting Club Bengaluru picked up an important point as they fought back to draw 2-2 with Rajasthan United in an intense I-League 2024-25 encounter at the Bangalore Football Stadium here on Thursday. The visitors led 1-0 at halftime, but a spirited second-half performance from Bengaluru ensured that the points were shared.

Rajasthan, currently fifth in the table with 20 points, aimed to close the gap on the top four but were left frustrated by a resilient Bengaluru side, which now sits 10th with 13 points from 14 matches.

Rajasthan United struck early in the 12th minute when their captain, Alain Oyarzun, delivered a pinpoint corner to the far post. Defender Ronaldo Johnson rose above the Bengaluru defense and expertly guided his header toward the near post, catching goalkeeper Yuya Kuriyama off guard as the ball nestled into the net.