2013–14 Bengaluru FC season

1st season in existence of Bengaluru FC August 2013 October 2020 Bengaluru FC 2013–14 File:New Bengaluru AstroTurf Football Stadium.jpg Bengaluru Football Stadium served as home for the club in the 2013–14 season. I-League 1st Parth Jindal Head coach Ashley Westwood Ground Bangalore Football Stadium Federation Cup Group Sunil Chhetri (14) Sunil Chhetri (15) 8,347 vs Pune(28 March 2014)https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/470785879689537 Pune FC attendance 28 March 2014 Bengaluru FC 7,038https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=5769 Attendance figures of Airtel I-League 2013-14 3 July 2014 All India Football Federation _redborder _redhorizontal _redborder _redtop FFFFFF 0000FF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF _blueborder _tpe1984_home _blueborder FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF _blueborder _blueborder FFFFFF FF0000 FFFFFF 000000 000000 2014–15 The 2013–14 Bengaluru FC season was the club's inaugural season in I-League, the top flight of Indian football, and the first season in the club's entire history. Bengaluru FC's season began in September 2013 with a game against Mohun Bagan. On 21 April 2014, Bengaluru FC won their first ever I-League title by defeating Dempo 2–4 at Fatorda Stadium, with one game remaining. Bengaluru FC created the history by being in the first team to win I-League title in its debut season.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Bengaluru-FC-crowned-champions-on-I-League-debut/articleshow/34058479.cms Bengaluru FC crowned champions on I-League debut 21 April 2014 The Times of India Sunil Chhetri was the joint top-scorer in the league with 14 goals. In domestic cups, Bengaluru FC competed in the Federation Cup, but could not advance beyond the group stage. Background On 15 May 2013 it was announced that the All India Football Federation had officially received three bids for two direct-entry spots into the I-League.JSW, two others bid for new I-League clubs http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/jsw-two-others-bid-for-new-i-league-clubs-113051500781_1.html Business Standard 1 August 2013 The bids came from the JSW Group, Dodsal Group, and a consortium from Kerala. Finally, on 28 May 2013, it was officially announced that JSW Group had won the franchise rights to the direct-club in Bangalore and that it would be spearheaded by the companies sports branch, JSW Sports.Mazumdar Rakhi JSW bags franchisee rights for Bangalore team in I-league, group forays into football http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-05-28/news/39580342_1_jsw-steel-jsw-group-football-academy https://web.archive.org/web/20130719053506/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-05-28/news/39580342_1_jsw-steel-jsw-group-football-academy dead 19 July 2013 Economic Times 1 August 2013 The team would play all home games in Bangalore while setting up a youth academy there. They would also try to make better football infrastructure for the city. Then on 21 July 2013, almost two months after winning the bid for a team, JSW launched the team officially as Bengaluru Football Club by throwing a mega-electric event at the Bangalore Football Stadium, which would be announced as the home for Bengaluru FC during the season.JSW Sports launches Bengaluru FC http://i-league.org/?p=7088 I-League 1 August 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131203033708/http://i-league.org/?p=7088 3 December 2013 Along with the club name and stadium, the club crest and colours were also unveiled as well as the team's home kit for the season and the squad. Pre–season Signings In preparation for their first season Bengaluru started to make flurry of signings which included midfielder Thoi Singh,Indian Football Transfer Gossip: Thoi Singh makes a move from Mumbai Tigers to JSW Bangalore, East Bengal to rope in Malswamtulunga from Bagan http://kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1076:indian-football-transfer-gossip-thoi-singh-makes-a-move-from-mumbai-tigers-to-jsw-bangalore-east-bengal-to-rope-in-malswamtulunga-from-bagan-&catid=45:sport1 Kick Off India 19 June 2013 24 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250224121902/http://kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1076:indian-football-transfer-gossip-thoi-singh-makes-a-move-from-mumbai-tigers-to-jsw-bangalore-east-bengal-to-rope-in-malswamtulunga-from-bagan-&catid=45:sport1 dead goalkeeper Bruno Colaço,Indian Football Transfer Gossip: Quinton Jacobs holding talks with JSW Bangalore, Arnab Mondal extends contract with EB http://kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1088:indian-football-transfer-gossip-quinton-jacobs-holding-talks-with-jsw-bangalore-arnab-mondal-extends-contract-with-eb&catid=45:sport1 https://archive.today/20130624215911/http://kickoffindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1088:indian-football-transfer-gossip-quinton-jacobs-holding-talks-with-jsw-bangalore-arnab-mondal-extends-contract-with-eb&catid=45:sport1 dead 24 June 2013 Kick Off India 22 June 2013 and midfielders Keegan Pereira, Gurtej Singh,JSW signs three youngsters for next season http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/jsw-signs-three-youngsters-for-next-season-113070800742_1.html Business-Standard 8 July 2013 and local player Shankar Sampingiraj. Then on 2 July 2013 it was announced that Bengaluru had signed their first ever head coach in former Manchester United youth player and former Blackburn Rovers assistant manager Ashley Westwood.Ashley Westwood appointed JSW coach for upcoming I-League season http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/210155-former-manchester-united-academy-trainee-appointed-jsws-coach NDTV Sports 1 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130705210833/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/210155-former-manchester-united-academy-trainee-appointed-jsws-coach 5 July 2013 dead On 16 July 2013 it was announced that Bengaluru had signed their first two foreigners in their history when they signed former Premier League and Middlesbrough defender John Johnson and former Football League Two and AFC Wimbledon defender Curtis Osano for the season.JSW add Premier League touch to squad http://i-league.org/?p=7070 I-League 30 July 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131020034518/http://i-league.org/?p=7070 20 October 2013 The club then continued their signing spree when they signed former Liberia captain and former USL First Division midfielder Johnny Menyongar.JSW sign John Menyongar from Shillong Lajong FC http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/07/13/4114673/jsw-sign-john-menyongar-from-shillong-lajong-fc?ICID=HP_BN_1 Goal.com 30 July 2013 The club then signed completed a double swoop when they signed current India international forwards Robin Singh and current national captain Sunil Chhetri for the season.Robin Singh signs a two-year deal with JSW http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/07/11/4109785/robin-singh-signs-a-two-year-deal-with-jsw?ICID=HP_BN_1 Goal.com 30 July 2013India captain Sunil Chhetri signs for I-League new entrants JSW http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/211084-sunil-chhetri-signs-for-jsw NDTV Sports 30 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130723082528/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/211084-sunil-chhetri-signs-for-jsw 23 July 2013 dead Then, once the club was officially launched, the following players were unveiled by the club: goalkeepers Pawan Kumar and Ricardo Cardozo, defenders Vishal Kumar, Lalrozama Fanai, Rino Anto, and Don Bosco Andrew, midfielders Malemngamba Meetei, Darren Caldeira, and Sampath Kuttymani, and forward Karan Sawhney.JSW Sports launches Bengaluru FC http://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=5072 The All India Football Federation 30 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160918001750/http://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=5072 18 September 2016 dead The next month, in August, Bengaluru confirmed their fourth and final foreign signing of the pre–season when they signed Australian and former A-League forward Sean Rooney.Rooney to play for Bengaluru FC! http://www.indianfootballnetwork.com/blog/2013/08/24/rooney-play-bengaluru-fc/ Indian Football Network 24 August 2013 12 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131012034858/http://www.indianfootballnetwork.com/blog/2013/08/24/rooney-play-bengaluru-fc/ dead On 12 September 2013 it was announced that Bengaluru FC had added two more players to their squad in midfielders Niroshan Mani and Amoes.Bengaluru FC add local flavour http://i-league.org/?p=7231 I-League 14 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004231612/http://i-league.org/?p=7231 4 October 2013 dead Both players are local players from Karnataka. Then, right before the season began, it was confirmed that the club had signed on former India international Nanjangud Shivananju Manju, as well as Beikhokhei Beingaichho and Manpreet Singh for the season.http://i-league.org/?page_id=7271 Bengaluru FC – I-League I-league 30 April 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140526084652/http://i-league.org/?page_id=7271 26 May 2014 In season signings On 13 December 2013 it was announced that Bengaluru FC would bring in three players on loan from IMG-Reliance for the rest of the season.Bengaluru FC sign three youngsters on loan http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-13/i-league/45161186_1_bengaluru-fc-ashley-westwood-loan 22 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131224124700/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-13/i-league/45161186_1_bengaluru-fc-ashley-westwood-loan 24 December 2013 The Times of India dead The players were Soram Anganba, Randhan Meitei, and Shankar Sampingiraj. Then, on 30 January 2014, it was confirmed that Bengaluru FC had signed C.K. Vineeth from fellow I-League side United S.C. on a deal that would last the remainder of the season.Cash-strapped United SC release Vineeth for Bengaluru FC http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Cash-strapped-United-SC-release-Vineeth-for-Bengaluru-FC/articleshow/29617359.cms The Times of India 16 February 2014 Matches The club then played their first friendly of the season against the India national football team on 25 August 2013 in their preparation for the 2013 SAFF Championship in which Bengaluru drew the match 1–1 with Johnny Menyongar scoring the first goal of the match before India equalized through Lenny Rodrigues.https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=397026320398827&id=383479951753464 Bengaluru FC vs India Bengaluru FC 11 April 2014 The club then played their second match of pre–season against MEG Bangalore at the Bangalore Football Stadium on 31 August 2013 in which Bengaluru FC won the match 8–2 with former India international Nanjangud Shivananju Manju being a part of the scoring for Bengaluru FC.Bengaluru FC 8–2 MEG https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/398686500232809 Bengaluru FC - Facebook 31 August 2013Bengaluru FC 8–2 MEG https://www.facebook.com/gardencitysoccerstars/posts/10151826310783874 Facebook 31 August 2013 Results 25 August 2013 Bengaluru FC IND 1–1 Report IND India Menyongar Rodrigues Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 0 D 31 August 2013 Bengaluru FC IND 8–2 ReportReport IND MEG Manju Amoes Andrew Sawhney Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium W Competitions Overall Competition Started round Final position First match Last match Federation Cup Group stage Group stage 15 January 2014 21 January 2014 I-League —Winners 22 September 2013 28 April 2014 Last Updated: 28 April 2014 Source : Competitions Overview 2 Federation Cup 1 1 1 6 6 I-League 14 5 5 42 28 28 April 2014 I-League 2013–14 I-League Summary thumb|Sunil Chhetri was the season's leading scorer for Bengaluru FC with 15 goals, including 14 in the league. Bengaluru played their first ever official match in the I-League on 22 September 2013 against Mohun Bagan A.C. at the Bangalore Football Stadium.Bengaluru FC hold Mohun Bagan to 1-1 draw http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bengaluru-fc-hold-mohun-bagan-to-11-draw/423898-5-21.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130926170622/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bengaluru-fc-hold-mohun-bagan-to-11-draw/423898-5-21.html dead 26 September 2013 IBN Live 4 October 2013 After a scoreless first-half Bengaluru scored their first ever official goal in the 49th minute to take the lead through Sean Rooney. However, in injury-time, Mohun Bagan managed to draw a goal back through Chinadorai Sabeeth and thus the match ended in a 1–1 stalemate. The club then won their first ever match in the I-League in their very next match against Rangdajied United F.C. at the Bangalore Football Stadium on 29 September 2013 in which goals from John Johnson, Sean Rooney, and Sunil Chhetri saw the team win the match 3–0 in front of their home fans.Bengaluru FC eases past Rangdajied United https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/bengaluru-fc-eases-past-rangdajied-united/article5182975.ece The Hindu 4 October 2013 The club then entered the month of October with their second victory in a row against United S.C. on 6 October 2013 at the Bangalore Football Stadium in which an early 4th-minute goal from John Johnson saw Bengaluru come out as the 1–0 winners.I-League: Johnson strike takes Bengaluru FC to top http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/I-League-Johnson-strike-takes-Bengaluru-FC-to-top/articleshow/23610806.cms The Times of India 6 October 2013 Then only four days later, the club won its third game in a row against Mohammedan S.C. at the Bangalore Football Stadium in which goals from John Johnson and Sean Rooney were enough to secure a 2–1 victory.Bengaluru FC beat Mohammedan Sporting in I-League http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-10/i-league/42899339_1_beikhokhei-beingaichho-mohammedan-sporting-airtel-i-league https://web.archive.org/web/20131012235232/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-10/i-league/42899339_1_beikhokhei-beingaichho-mohammedan-sporting-airtel-i-league dead 12 October 2013 The Times of India 11 October 2013 The streak was then extended to four games on 23 October when Bengaluru FC won 3–1 over Dempo S.C. at the Bangalore Football Stadium in which goals from Siam Hanghal and Sean Rooney were enough for Bengaluru to finish off their five-game home-stand end in style.Rooney double strike in Bengaluru FC`s 3-1 over Dempo http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/rooney-double-strike-in-bengaluru-fc-s-3-1-over-dempo_771590.html Zee News 26 October 2013 However, that is where the streak would end as Bengaluru lost their next match, which also happened to be their first away match of the season, against East Bengal F.C. at the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani, West Bengal in which an own goal by Robin Singh and a goal from James Moga led to the loss.East Bengal end Bengaluru's unbeaten run in I-League http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/216146-east-bengal-end-bengalurus-unbeaten-run-in-i-league NDTV Sports 26 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131028050008/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/216146-east-bengal-end-bengalurus-unbeaten-run-in-i-league 28 October 2013 dead The club then opened the month of November with their second away match of the season against Mumbai F.C. at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune, Maharashtra on 2 November 2013.D'Sa Edwin Ten-man Mumbai FC hold Bengaluru FC 2-2 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Ten-man-Mumbai-FC-hold-Bengaluru-FC-2-2/articleshow/25145092.cms The Times of India 2 November 2013 The match ended in a 2–2 draw for Bengaluru with Sean Rooney and Sunil Chhetri scoring for Bengaluru and Hashmatullah Barakzai and Climax Lawrence scoring for Mumbai. Four days later, the club played their second match at the Balewadi Sports Complex but this time against Pune.I-League: Pune FC unbeaten at home, down Bengaluru FC 1-0 http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-06/i-league/43731639_1_mike-snoei-pune-fc-nikhil-kadam https://web.archive.org/web/20131109161301/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-06/i-league/43731639_1_mike-snoei-pune-fc-nikhil-kadam dead 9 November 2013 The Times of India 9 November 2013 The match ended 1–0 to Pune with James Meyer scoring for the hosts. Then, after a two-week international break, Bengaluru FC returned home to face Sporting Goa on 23 November.Bengaluru FC, Sporting Clube de Goa clash ends in draw https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/bengaluru-fc-sporting-clube-de-goa-clash-ends-in-draw/article5384084.ece The Hindu 23 November 2013 Despote holding the majority of possession Bengaluru FC succumbed to a 0–0 draw. Then in the final match of the month, Bengaluru FC went back on the road to face Salgaocar F.C. at the Duler Stadium in a top of the table battle.Bengaluru FC move to second spot in I-League http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-26/i-league/44486099_1_bengaluru-fc-beikhokhei-beingaichho-salgaocar-fc https://web.archive.org/web/20131203053346/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-26/i-league/44486099_1_bengaluru-fc-beikhokhei-beingaichho-salgaocar-fc dead 3 December 2013 The Times of India 29 November 2013 A goal each from Johnny Menyongar and Beikhokhei Beingaichho helped Bengaluru FC earn a 2–1 victory which not only was their first victory away from home this season but also their first away victory ever. The win also took the club to 2nd in the table on goal-difference. The month of the December started early for Bengaluru FC as the club took on Shillong Lajong on 1 December 2013 at the Bangalore Football Stadium.I-League: Sunil Chhetri's brace gives Bengaluru FC victory over Shillong Lajong FC http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/217719-i-league-sunil-chhetris-brace-gives-bengaluru-fc-victory-over-shillong-lajong-fc NDTV Sports 1 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131222093441/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/217719-i-league-sunil-chhetris-brace-gives-bengaluru-fc-victory-over-shillong-lajong-fc 22 December 2013 dead Bengaluru FC eventually came out as the victors in the match after two early goals from captain Sunil Chhetri in the 7th and 34th minute (from a penalty) sealed a 2–1 win for the team. The victory pushed Bengaluru FC to the top of the I-League table to begin the month. Their second match of the month came away from home at the Duler Stadium. Bengaluru FC took on the reigning champions from last season, Churchill Brothers.Bengaluru FC beat Churchill, extend lead at top https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Bengaluru-FC-beat-Churchill-extend-lead-at-top/articleshow/26971897.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20131214082234/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-06/i-league/44862929_1_bengaluru-fc-churchill-brothers-sunil-chhetri live 14 December 2013 The Times of India 8 December 2013 Bengaluru FC took an early second half lead of 2–0 thanks to strikes from Sean Rooney and Sunil Chhetri. Churchill Brothers brought a goal back with a strike from Balwant Singh before Chhetri sealed the match for Bengaluru FC by scoring his second goal of the match as Bengaluru FC won 3–1. The team then continued their away form in Kolkata on 11 December 2013 when they defeated Mohammedan at the Salt Lake Stadium by a score of 3–2.Bera Koustav Mohammedan Sporting 2-3 Bengaluru FC: The table toppers win the five goal thriller amidst controversy and furore http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/mohammedan-sporting-2-3-bengaluru-fc-another-chhetri-103000301.html Yahoo Sports 22 December 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131224113954/http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/mohammedan-sporting-2-3-bengaluru-fc-another-chhetri-103000301.html 24 December 2013 After taking an early 21st-minute lead through Johnny Menyongar it was Josimar who scored the equalizer for Mohammedan in first-half stoppage time. Sunil Chhetri then restored the lead for Bengaluru FC in the 48th minute before Josimar once again equalized for Mohammedan in the 57th minute but in the 71st minute it was Sunil Chhetri who scored his second goal of the match and the eventual winner for the Bangalore side. However, the club then slipped to their third loss of the season in their next match against East Bengal - thus their second loss to East Bengal this season - at the Bangalore Football Stadium on 15 December 2013.Mathew Maxin East Bengal snap BFC's home run http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/i-league/45254256_1_bfc-east-bengal-james-moga https://web.archive.org/web/20131224122236/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/i-league/45254256_1_bfc-east-bengal-james-moga dead 24 December 2013 The Times of India 22 December 2013 Both goals for East Bengal were scored by James Moga and Chidi Edeh. It was in this match that Bengaluru FC managed to draw 8,216 fans into the Bangalore Football Stadium, the most the team has had till that point.Bengaluru FC East Bengal Attendance https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/435714589863333 Bengaluru FC (Facebook) 22 December 2013 Despite the loss though, Bengaluru FC still managed to end the month of December and the year 2013 with a victory on 21 December 2013 against Salgaocar at the Bangalore Football Stadium in which penalty goals from Sunil Chhetri and Robin Singh (his first of the season) sealed a 2–1 win for the team.I-league: Bengaluru FC beat Salgaocar FC 2-1 through penalties http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/218552-i-league-bengaluru-fc-beat-salgaocar-fc-2-1-through-penalties NDTV Sports 22 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131226023500/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/218552-i-league-bengaluru-fc-beat-salgaocar-fc-2-1-through-penalties 26 December 2013 dead Bengaluru FC resumed their campaign in the second phase by playing Mumbai at home. Having received four yellow cards in the season, the captain Sunil Chhetri was suspended in the game and Rino Anto led the team. After goalless first half, Bengaluru were trailing 0–1 after Ebi Sukore scored for Mumbai in 47th minute. Robin Singh equalized in 55th minute and salvaged draw for Bengaluru.http://i-league.org/?p=11330 MFC Keep League leaders at Bay I-League 23 February 2014 23 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140226180736/http://i-league.org/?p=11330 26 February 2014 dead In round 19, the battle between top and bottom of the table, Bengaluru FC played away game against Rangdajied United F.C. After trailing 0–2 in the first half, Bengaluru equalized at 2–2 after quick goals by Chhetri and Rooney in 60th and 61st minutes, but after Ranti Martins' goal in 76th minutes, the match ended as a loss for Bengaluru.http://i-league.org/?p=11524 Rangdajied Defeat Table Toppers 1 March 2014 I-League 2 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140302162055/http://i-league.org/?p=11524 2 March 2014 dead Bengaluru FC returned to form in the penultimate home game, when they defeated defending champions Churchill Brothers 3–0, courtesy three second half goals, two by Sunil Chhetri and one by Robin Singh.http://i-league.org/?p=11738 Bengaluru Ease Past Churchill Bros I-League 8 March 2014 8 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140308163050/http://i-league.org/?p=11738 8 March 2014 dead Bengaluru FC opened up 7 points lead at the top of table when they defeated United S.C. 1–3 in the away game.http://i-league.org/?p=11897 Bengaluru Go Seven Points Clear 13 March 2014 13 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140313151738/http://i-league.org/?p=11897 13 March 2014 dead In the next game, Bengaluru FC could not score a goal and ended up losing 3–0 to Shillong Lajong. Two Bengaluru players Pawan Kumar and Curtis Osano were handed red cards in closing minutes and as a result, would miss the next game.http://i-league.org/?p=12139 Lajong Earn Victory Over Bengaluru 23 March 2014 I-League 23 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140323194529/http://i-league.org/?p=12139 23 March 2014 dead In the last home game, Bengaluru FC played another title contender Pune FC. Bengaluru FC took the lead in 25th minute by a goal from Thoi Singh, but Pune FC equalized in the second half in 73rd minute and the game ended in 1–1.http://i-league.org/?p=12261 Pune FC Keep Bengaluru FC at Bay 28 March 2014 28 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140328221612/http://i-league.org/?p=12261 28 March 2014 dead This match broke the highest attendance record at Bangalore Football Stadium with 8,347 people attending the game. With other title contenders, Salgaocar and East Bengal closing-in, Bengaluru FC desperately needed a comfortable margin at the top. In their next away game against Mohun Bagan, Thoi Singh and Sean Rooney scored a goal each in each half and secured 0–2 victory and 4 points lead at the top of the table.http://i-league.org/?p=12547 Bengaluru FC go four points clear at the top 6 April 2014 11 April 2014 I-League https://web.archive.org/web/20140411205832/http://i-league.org/?p=12547 11 April 2014 dead During the game, coach Ashley Westwood was sent off from the technical area for showing continuous dissent.https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/ileague-bengaluru-fc-blanks-bagan/article5880382.ece I-League: Bengaluru FC blanks Bagan 7 April 2014 11 April 2014 With East Bengal closing in on Bengaluru FC, the team needed a win in the game against Dempo in the next game to ensure the title. Bengaluru FC lead 0–1 at the end of the first half as Sean Rooney scored early in the 2nd minute. They consolidated their lead as Robin Singh and Johnny Menyongar scored a goal each. Dempo threatened with two quick goals in the closing minutes, but Sunil Chhetri's goal, 4 minutes into the additional time ensured 2–4 victory for Bengaluru FC.Bengaluru FC – Airtel I-League Champs http://i-league.org/?p=12989 21 April 2014 24 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140424124534/http://i-league.org/?p=12989 24 April 2014 dead Bengaluru FC created the history by being the first team to win I-League in its debut year. Bengaluru FC ended their campaign on the winning note when they won their final league game 1–2 against Sporting Clube de Goa due to goals from Robin Singh and Beikhokhei Beingaichho in the second half.http://i-league.org/?p=13178 Champions BFC Sign Off in Style 28 April 2014 28 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140429081712/http://i-league.org/?p=13178 29 April 2014 dead Matches 1 22 September 2013 16:00 IST Bengaluru FC 1–1 Report Mohun Bagan Rooney 49 Sabeeth 90+1 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium Rahul Dsa D 2 29 September 2013 16:00 IST Bengaluru FC 3–0 Report Rangdajied United Johnson 33Rooney 57Chhetri 67 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium Anthony Simoes W 3 6 October 2013 16:00 IST Bengaluru FC 1–0 Report United Johnson 4 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 7,328Bengaluru FC Attendance USC https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/410994809001978 Bengaluru FC Facebook 6 October 2013 Vishnu Chauhan W 4 10 October 2013 16:00 IST Bengaluru FC 2–1 Report Mohammedan Johnson 12Rooney 28 Josimar 78 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 5,350Bengaluru FC Attendance MSC https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/412307172204075 Bengaluru FC Facebook 11 October 2013 Rahul Dsa W 5 23 October 2013 16:00 IST Bengaluru FC 3–1 Report Dempo Hanghal 6Rooney 11 61 Miranda 63 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 6,352Bengaluru FC Attendance DSC https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/417480681686724 Bengaluru FC Facebook 26 October 2013 Pranjal Banerjee W 6 26 October 2013 14:30 IST East Bengal 2–0 Report Bengaluru FC Singh 49 o.g.Moga 90+4 Kalyani, West Bengal Kalyani Stadium Rahul Dsa L 7 2 November 2013 15:30 IST Mumbai 2–2 Report Bengaluru FC Barakzai 10Lawrence 90+4 Rooney 8Chhetri 58 pen. Pune, Maharashtra Balewadi Sports Complex Pranjal Banerjee D 8 6 November 2013 19:00 IST Pune 1–0 Report Bengaluru FC Meyer 71 Pune, Maharashtra Balewadi Sports Complex Ajit Dutta L 9 23 November 2013 14:30 IST Bengaluru FC 0–0 Report Sporting Goa Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 6,104Bengaluru FC Attendance SG https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/428366950598097 Bengaluru FC Facebook 23 November 2013 Prabir Dhar D 10 26 November 2013 15:30 IST Salgaocar 1–2 Report Bengaluru FC Oliveira 23 Menyongar 21Beingaichho 57 Mapusa, Goa Duler Stadium Rahul Dsa W 11 1 December 2013 15:00 IST Bengaluru FC 2–1 Report Shillong Lajong Chhetri 7 34 pen. Haokip 82 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 7,254https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/407099113071583232 Shilong Lajong crowd Bengaluru FC (Twitter) 25 December 2013 Pranjal Banerjee W 12 6 December 2013 15:30 IST Churchill Brothers 1–3 Report Bengaluru FC Singh 74 Rooney 50Chhetri 64 77 Mapusa, Goa Duler Stadium C.R. Srikrishna W 13 11 December 2013 15:30 IST Mohammedan 2–3 Report Bengaluru FC Josimar 45+2 57 Menyongar 21Chhetri 48 71 Kolkata, West Bengal Salt Lake Stadium Ratheesh Kumar W 14 15 December 2013 15:00 IST Bengaluru FC 0–2 Report East Bengal Moga 17Edeh 81 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 8,216 Anthony Simoes L 15 21 December 2013 15:00 IST Bengaluru FC 2–1 Report Salgaocar Chhetri 29Singh 90+3 Oliveira 85 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 7,700Salgaocar Crowd https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/437694396332019 Bengaluru FC (Facebook) 22 December 2013 Rowan Arumughan W 16 22 February 2014 16:00 IST Bengaluru FC 1–1 Report Mumbai Singh 55 Sukore 47 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 7,162Mumbai Crowd https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/459890754112383 Bengaluru FC (Facebook) 23 February 2014 Prabir Dhar D 17 1 March 2014 16:00 IST Rangdajied United 3–2 Report Bengaluru FC Dias 15Lalnunpuia 31Martins 76 Chhetri 60Rooney 61 Shillong, Meghalaya Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Pranjal Banerjee L 18 8 March 2014 16:00 IST Bengaluru FC 3–0 Report Churchill Brothers Chhetri 56 90Singh 61 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 6,912https://www.facebook.com/bengalurufootballclub/posts/464359773665481?stream_ref=10 Churchill Brothers attendance 8 March 2014 M. Santosh Kumar W 19 13 March 2014 14:30 IST United 1–3 Report Bengaluru FC Brown 54 pen. T. Singh 44Singh 61 o.g.Chhetri 89 Kalyani, West Bengal Kalyani Stadium R. Saha W 20 23 March 2014 17:00 IST Shillong Lajong 3–0 Report Bengaluru FC Uilliams 46Glen 80 90+4 pen. Shillong, Meghalaya Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium T. Nagvenkar L 21 28 March 2014 16:00 IST Bengaluru FC 1–1 Report Pune T. Singh 25 D'Souza 73 Bangalore, Karnataka Bangalore Football Stadium 8,347 Rowan Arumughan D 22 6 April 2014 16:00 IST Mohun Bagan 0–2 Report Bengaluru FC T. Singh 45+1Rooney 60 Kolkata, West Bengal Salt Lake Stadium Rahul Dsa W 23 21 April 2014 17:30 IST Dempo 2–4 Report Bengaluru FC Silva 82Fernandes 89 Rooney 2Singh 56Menyongar 79Chhetri 90+7 Margao, Goa Fatorda Stadium C.R. Srikrishna W 24 28 April 2014 17:30 IST Sporting Goa 1–2 Report Bengaluru FC Karpeh 41 Singh 59Beingaichho 90+2 Margao, Goa Fatorda Stadium C.R. Srikrishna W Table BFC Results summary 7 4 1 19 9 7 1 4 23 19 28 April 2014 I-League August 2013 Results by round table b Round Ground H/H/H/H/H/A/A/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/A/A Result D/W/W/W/W/L/D/L/D/W/W/W/W/L/W/D/L/W/W/L/D/W/W/W Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 28 April 2014 I-League April 2014 Celebrations Bengaluru FC celebrated the victory organizing a parade with players and fans in the city, where the coach and the captain hailed fans as the important part of their campaign.https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/fans-throng-bengaluru-fcs-victory-parade/article5960283.ece Fans throng Bengaluru FC’s victory parade 29 April 2014 Shreedutta Chidananda Federation Cup 2013–14 Indian Federation Cup On 29 August 2013 the groups for the 2013 Indian Federation Cup were announced by the All India Football Federation.I-League Club Representatives meet in Dwarka http://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=5162 The All India Football Federation 31 August 2013 Bengaluru FC were placed in Group B along with East Bengal, Rangdajied United, and Sporting Goa. Bengaluru FC began their Federation Cup campaign on 15 January 2014 against Sporting Goa at the Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium. The club could not have kicked off their campaign any brighter after they took a 4–0 lead through a double from Beikhokhei Beingaichho and goals from Sunil Chhetri and Robin Singh. Sporting Goa however then managed to pull three back from goals by Boima Karpeh, Beevan D'Mello, and Victorino Fernandes. Bengaluru FC though managed to see out the match by scoring a fifth and final goal from Robin Singh to win the match 5–3.Federation Cup: Bengaluru FC register 5–3 win over Sporting Clube de Goa http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/219537-federation-cup-bengaluru-fc-register-5-3-win-over-sporting-clube-de-goa NDTV Sport 16 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140118112232/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/219537-federation-cup-bengaluru-fc-register-5-3-win-over-sporting-clube-de-goa 18 January 2014 dead Bengaluru FC then began their second match against Rangdajied United in the best possible way with a 2nd-minute goal from Thoi Singh before Rangdajied United equalized in the 80th minute from Lamine Tamba to end the game 1–1.Chandran Praveen Rangdajied holds Bengaluru FC https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/rangdajied-holds-bengaluru-fc/article5590984.ece The Hindu 16 February 2014 The club's campaign in the tournament then finally came to an end three days later when a brace from Chidi Edeh saw Bengaluru FC lose 2–0 to East Bengal, the third time this entire season Bengaluru FC lost to East Bengal 2–0.Federation Cup: East Bengal knock out Bengaluru FC, Mohun Bagan to play Churchill http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/219818-federation-cup-east-bengal-knock-out-bengaluru-fc-mohun-bagan-to-play-churchill NDTV Sports 16 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140130075415/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/219818-federation-cup-east-bengal-knock-out-bengaluru-fc-mohun-bagan-to-play-churchill 30 January 2014 dead Table Group B TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsSporting Goa320176+16East Bengal311143+14Bengaluru FC31116604Rangdajied United302124–22 Match 1 15 January 2014 Bengaluru FC 5–3 Report Sporting Goa Beingaichho 5 40Chhetri 33Singh 66 90+3 Karpeh 74D'Mello 89Fernandes 90+1 Payyanad, Kerala MDS Complex W Match 2 18 January 2014 Rangdajied United 1–1 Report Bengaluru FC Tamba 80 Singh 2 Payyanad, Kerala MDS Complex D Match 3 21 January 2014 East Bengal 2–0 Report Bengaluru FC Edeh 62 75 Payyanad, Kerala MDS Complex L Accolades Bengaluru FC received numerous accolades in the season. Sunil Chhetri was the joint top-scorer in 2013–14 I-League along with Cornell Glen and Daryl Duffy. He also received All India Football Federation's player of the year award.https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=5394 Sunil Chhetri is AIFF player of the year 20 December 2013 In AIFF's annual awards, Sunil Chhetri was awarded the best player and the best forward of I-League, while John Johnson was awarded the best defender award.https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=5678 Important decisions taken in the meeting 14 May 2014 All India Football Federation 15 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141228232717/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=5678 28 December 2014 dead Ashley Westwood was named coach of the year by FPAI.http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2014/04/29/4783421/balwant-singh-named-indian-player-of-the-year-and-more-from Balwant Singh named Indian Player of the Year and more from the FPAI Indian Football Awards 30 April 2014 Sunil Chhetri was declared AIFF player of the year for 2014.Sunil Chhetri named 2014 AIFF Player of the Year http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Sunil-Chhetri-named-2014-AIFF-Player-of-the-Year/articleshow/45661090.cms The Times of India 27 December 2014 Player information Squad information No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth Previous club Goalkeepers 1 Pawan Kumar IND GK yes 2014 4 28 1990 7 1 IND Salgaocar 22 Bruno Colaço IND GK yes 2014 4 28 1991 10 11 IND Sporting Goa 29 Soram Anganba IND GK yes 2014 4 28 1992 12 24 IND Pailan Arrows 30 Ricardo Cardozo IND GK yes 2014 4 28 1993 1 14 IND Tata Football Academy Defenders 2 Nanjangud Shivananju Manju IND DF yes 2014 4 28 1987 5 9 IND United Sikkim 3 Vishal Kumar IND DF yes 2014 4 28 1992 7 30 IND Pailan Arrows 4 Curtis Osano ENG CB yes 2014 4 28 1987 3 8 ENG AFC Wimbledon 6 John Johnson ENG CB yes 2014 4 28 1988 9 16 ENG Northampton Town 13 Rino Anto IND DF yes 2014 4 28 1988 1 3 IND Mohun Bagan 20 Keegan Pereira IND DF yes 2014 4 28 1987 11 7 IND Salgaocar 23 Lalrozama Fanai IND DF yes 2014 4 28 1991 11 30 IND Mohun Bagan 26 Thomas Lalengkima IND DF yes 2014 4 28 1993 8 22 IND Aizawl Midfielders 5 Gurtej Singh IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1990 5 2 IND Churchill Brothers 8 Malemngamba Meetei IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1992 1 5 IND Salgaocar 10 Johnny Menyongar LBR AM yes 2014 4 28 1980 6 26 IND Shillong Lajong 12 Thoi Singh IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1990 10 5 IND Mumbai Tigers 14 Sampath Kuttymani IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1986 9 28 IND Mumbai 15 Darren Caldeira IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1987 9 19 IND Mumbai 18 Beikhokhei Beingaichho IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1992 12 1 IND East Bengal 19 Siam Hanghal IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1993 5 26 IND Pailan Arrows 25 Niroshan Mani IND MF yes 1988 11 24 IND Sporting Goa 27 Amoes IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1994 4 9 IND South United 28 Don Bosco Andrew IND DF yes 2014 4 28 1990 2 7 IND SESA Football Academy 31 C.K. Vineeth IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1988 2 28 IND United — Randhan Meitei IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1993 3 13 IND Pailan Arrows — Shankar Sampingiraj IND MF yes 2014 4 28 1994 12 14 IND Pailan Arrows Attackers 7 Sean Rooney AUS ST yes 2014 4 28 1989 3 1 AUS Blacktown City FC 9 Robin Singh IND ST yes 2014 4 28 1990 5 9 IND East Bengal 11 Sunil Chhetri IND ST yes 2014 4 28 1984 8 3 POR Sporting Portugal B 17 Karan Sawhney IND ST yes 2014 4 28 1992 5 23 IND Salgaocar Season signings Pos.PlayerTransferred FromSourceMF IND Thoi Singh IND Mumbai Tigers GK IND Bruno Colaço IND Sporting Goa DF IND Keegan Pereira IND Mumbai MF IND Gurtej Singh IND Churchill Brothers DF ENG John Johnson ENG Northampton Town DF KEN Curtis Osano ENG AFC Wimbledon MF LBR Johnny Menyongar IND Shillong Lajong FW IND Robin Singh IND East Bengal FW IND Sunil Chhetri POR Sporting Portugal B DF IND Vishal Kumar IND Pailan Arrows MF IND Don Bosco Andrew IND SESA Football Academy DF IND Lalrozama Fanai IND Mohun Bagan GK IND Ricardo Cardozo IND Tata Football Academy GK IND Pawan Kumar IND Salgaocar MF IND Malemngamba Meetei IND Salgaocar FW IND Karan Sawhney IND Salgaocar MF IND Darren Caldeira IND Mumbai DF IND Rino Anto IND Mohun Bagan MF IND Sampath Kuttymani IND Mumbai FW AUS Sean Rooney AUS Blacktown City FC MF IND Siam Hanghal IND Pailan Arrows Siam Hangal https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=402844953150297&set=a.385952084839584.1073741829.383479951753464&type=1 Facebook 14 September 2013 MF IND Niroshan Mani IND Sporting Goa MF IND Amoes IND South United DF IND Nanjangud Shivananju Manju IND United Sikkim MF IND Beikhokhei Beingaichho IND East Bengal DF IND Thomas Lalengkima IND Aizawl http://www.bengalurufc.com/teamandstaff/defenders Defenders 1 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004318/http://www.bengalurufc.com/teamandstaff/defenders 3 December 2013 dead Loan in Position Player Loaned fromDate Source? GKAnganba, Soram IND Soram AnganbaIMG–Reliance13 December 2013? MFMeitei, Randhan IND Randhan MeiteiIMG–Reliance13 December 2013? MFSampingiraj, Shankar IND Shankar SampingirajIMG–Reliance13 December 2013? MFVineeth, C.K. IND C.K. VineethUnited30 January 2014 Management thumb|right|upright|Ashley Westwood, the head coach Bengaluru FC for the 2013–14 season. As of January 2014. Position Name Head coach ENG Ashley Westwood Assistant coach SCO Pradhyum Reddy Goalkeeping coach TUR Ali Uzunhasanoglu Performance coach ENG Malcolm Purchase Head of Youth Development IND Richard Hood Player statistics Appearances and goals I-League Federation Cup 1 Pawan Kumar GK IND 20+0 0 3+0 0 2 Nanjangud Shivananju Manju DF IND 2+1 0 0+0 0 3 Vishal Kumar DF IND 6+5 0 0+1 0 4 Curtis Osano DF KEN 22+0 0 3+0 0 5 Gurtej Singh MF IND 2+1 0 0+0 0 6 John Johnson DF ENG 23+0 3 3+0 0 7 Sean Rooney FW AUS 21+0 10 3+0 0 8 Malemngamba Meetei MF IND 2+5 0 0+0 0 9 Robin Singh FW IND 9+14 5 0+1 2 10 Johnny Menyongar MF LBR 23+0 3 3+0 0 11 Sunil Chhetri FW IND 21+2 14 3+0 1 12 Thoi Singh MF IND 19+2 3 3+0 1 13 Rino Anto DF IND 20+3 0 3+0 0 14 Sampath Kuttymani MF IND 0+0 0 0+0 0 15 Darren Caldeira MF IND 8+7 0 0+1 0 17 Karan Sawhney FW IND 0+3 0 0+0 0 18 Beikhokhei Beingaichho MF IND 18+4 2 3+0 2 19 Siam Hanghal MF IND 21+0 1 3+0 0 20 Keegan Pereira DF IND 19+1 0 3+0 0 22 Bruno Colaço GK IND 1+1 0 0+0 0 23 Lalrozama Fanai DF IND 3+1 0 0+0 0 25 Niroshan Mani MF IND 0+1 0 0+0 0 26 Thomas Lalengkima DF IND 0+0 0 0+0 0 27 Amoes MF IND 0+1 0 0+0 0 28 Don Bosco Andrew DF IND 0+0 0 0+0 0 29 Soram Anganba GK IND 3+1 0 0+0 0 30 Ricardo Cardozo GK IND 0+0 0 0+0 0 31 C.K. Vineeth MF IND 1+6 0 0+0 0 — Randhan Meitei MF IND 0+0 0 0+0 0 — Shankar Sampingiraj MF IND 0+0 0 0+0 0 soccerway Updated: 28 April 2014 Top scorers PlacePositionNationalityNumberNameI-LeagueFederation CupTotal1 FW IND 11 Sunil Chhetri 14 1 152 FW AUS 7 Sean Rooney 10 0 103 FW IND 9 Robin Singh 5 2 74 FW IND 18 Beikhokhei Beingaichho 2 2 4 MF IND 12 Thoi Singh 3 1 46 DF ENG 6 John Johnson 3 0 3 MF LBR 10 Johnny Menyongar 3 0 38 MF IND 19 Siam Hanghal 1 0 1TOTALS 41 6 47 Updated: 28 April 2014 source International Caps Players called for senior international duty during the 2013–14 season while under contract with Bengaluru FC. NationalityPositionPlayerCompetitionDateContributionOpponent IND India FW Sunil Chhetri Friendly 14 August 2013 Started, played 70 minutes.TAJIKISTAN VS. INDIA 3 - 0 https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/08/14/world/friendlies/tajikistan/india/1486662/ Soccerway 16 November 2013 v TJK Tajikistan IND India FW Robin Singh Friendly 14 August 2013 Subbed on in the 77th minute. v TJK Tajikistan IND India FW Sunil Chhetri 2013 SAFF Championship 1 September 2013 Started, played the full match.INDIA VS. PAKISTAN 1 - 0 https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/01/asia/south-asian-football-federation-championship/india/pakistan/1553517/ Soccerway 16 November 2013 v PAK Pakistan IND India FW Sunil Chhetri 2013 SAFF Championship 3 September 2013 Started, played the full match, scored in the 95th minute.BANGLADESH VS. INDIA 1 - 1 https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/03/asia/south-asian-football-federation-championship/bangladesh/india/1553519/ Soccerway 16 November 2013 v BAN Bangladesh IND India FW Robin Singh 2013 SAFF Championship 3 September 2013 Subbed on in the 85th minute. v BAN Bangladesh IND India FW Sunil Chhetri 2013 SAFF Championship 5 September 2013 Started, played the full match.INDIA VS. NEPAL 1 - 2 https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/05/asia/south-asian-football-federation-championship/india/nepal/1553520/ Soccerway 16 November 2013 v NEP Nepal IND India FW Robin Singh 2013 SAFF Championship 5 September 2013 Subbed on in the 58th minute. v NEP Nepal IND India FW Robin Singh 2013 SAFF Championship 9 September 2013 Started, played the full match, yellow carded in the 95th minute.MALDIVES VS. INDIA 0 - 1 https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/09/asia/south-asian-football-federation-championship/maldives/india/1578930/ Soccerway 16 November 2013 v MDV Maldives IND India FW Sunil Chhetri 2013 SAFF Championship Final 11 September 2013 Subbed on in the 60th minute.AFGHANISTAN VS. INDIA 2 - 0 https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/11/asia/south-asian-football-federation-championship/afghanistan/india/1578931/ Soccerway 16 November 2013 v AFG 2013 Afghanistan IND India FW Robin Singh 2013 SAFF Championship Final 11 September 2013 Started, played the full match. v AFG 2013 Afghanistan IND India FW Sunil Chhetri Friendly 15 November 2013 Started, played the full match, scored in the 41st minute.INDIA VS. PHILIPPINES 1 - 1 https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/15/world/friendlies/india/philippines/1597380/ Soccerway 16 November 2013 v PHI Philippines IND India FW Robin Singh Friendly 15 November 2013 Started, played 75 minutes. v PHI Philippines IND India FW Sunil Chhetri Friendly 19 November 2013 Started, played the full match, scored in the 21st minute.INDIA VS. NEPAL 2 - 0 https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/19/world/friendlies/india/nepal/1598480/ Soccerway 23 November 2013 v NEP Nepal IND India FW Robin Singh Friendly 23 November 2013 Started, played the full match. v NEP Nepal IND India FW Sunil Chhetri Friendly 5 March 2014 Started, played the full match, scored in the 14th and 92nd minute.India vs Bangladesh http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/130664/india-vs-bangladesh/play-by-play Goal.com 7 March 2014 v BAN Bangladesh IND India FW Robin Singh Friendly 5 March 2014 Started, played 63 minutes. v BAN Bangladesh See also 2013–14 in Indian football Bengaluru FC References Beng Category:Bengaluru FC seasons Category:2010s in Bengaluru