Bengaluru FC became the first Indian team to enter the final of the AFC cup today with a stunning 3-1 win over defending champions Johor at Bengaluru. Although Johor took an early lead, skipper Sunil Chhetri scored a brace on either side of the half-time to steer Bengaluru to history.

Albert Roca has called on his Bengaluru FC side to stand up to the challenge of what will be their sternest test yet when they take on reigning champions Johor Darul Ta’zim in the first leg of the AFC Cup semifinal at the Larkin Stadium, in Malaysia, on Wednesday.

I-League champions Bengaluru FC suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Johor Darul Ta'zim FC in the last match of Group H at Johor Bahru on Wednesday. In the other group, Group G leaders Mohun Bagan finished the group stage with a defeat after going down 0-3 to South China AA at Guwahati.