Play-by-Play: Bengaluru held at home by Minerva Punjab thanks to shock own goal

BENGALURU FC'S BAD FORM continued to keep hold of them as they lost a lead to Minerva Punjab FC and had to be content with a 1-1 draw at home.

After a goalless first half during which they created a number of chances and even hit the crossbar once, Bengaluru FC finally took lead through a spectacular finish from Sunil Chhetri. But towards the end of the game a shock own goal by Sandesh Jhingan allowed Minerva Punjab FC to get back level. BFC could not take back the lead despite getting multiple free kicks in the last few minutes.

This draw makes it 5 straight games for Bengaluru FC without a win; the longest winless streak in their history.

The defending champions retained the 5th spot on the league table with 11 points from 7 matches. Meanwhile Minerva Punjab are unbeaten for the last 3 games; their longest unbeaten streak in the top division. They are now 9th on the table with 6 points from 11 matches.

Here's how the match unfolded, narrated in detail in our real time match updates...