Bengaluru FC stand on the brink of creating history as they prepare to face Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in the AFC Cup 2nd leg semi-final at the Krantiveera Stadium on October 19th. The two-time I-League champions have put rivalries aside and sent out a plea to the other Indian clubs to support them as they look to become the first team from the country to reach the final of Asia's premier domestic league.
A cheeky letter, addressed to football giants Mohun Bagan was leaked across social media. Bengaluru FC propose a 'ceasefire' and requests their rival fans to walk "shoulder to shoulder for 90 minutes", as Sunil Chettri and Co. look to set foot in the summit event.
Bengaluru FC and Johor Darul Ta'zim are level 1-1 after the first leg, and it is the Indian side that has the edge after scoring a crucial away goal. The winner of the match will either play Iraq's Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya or Lebanon's Al-Ahed in the final, which will take place on November 5th.
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