ISL-10 | Williams’ strike does it for Bengaluru against Chennaiyin

Bengaluru FC secures a 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC, moving up to sixth place in the Indian Super League.

A second-half strike from Ryan Williams helped Bengaluru FC take a giant leap in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday.

Williams’ goal gave the home side a 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, and powered BFC (14 points) from eleventh to sixth on the points table.

Williams came good after several chances went abegging for his side. Denmark striker Oliver Drost, making his first appearance for BFC, won the ball in midfield and made a short pass to Halicharan Narzary. With a silken through ball, Narzary sent Williams on a run. The Australian shrugged off his marker and slotted it into the net.

The introduction of Drost and Narzary — the duo came on together as substitutes — provided impetus to the BFC attack.

A lacklustre Chennaiyin (12 points) dropped one spot to tenth. The visitor, returning to the field after a two-week break, looked rusty.

BFC dominated possession and created better chances. Chennaiyin’s best opportunity came in the 49th minute, when Connor Shields had only the custodian to beat. A rushed side-footed effort, however, sailed over the bar.

The first half belonged to BFC, even if its finishing skills left a lot to be desired.