The stage was set for Benglauru FC to script history but it wasn't to be. Iraq Air Force Club beats the Indian club 1-0 to win their maiden AFC Cup title. Hammadi Ahmed scored the lone goal of the match in the 69th minute. He is also the highest scorer of the tournament with   16 goals.

Benglauru put up a valiant fight. But at the end of the day Air Force were the better side.





GOAL!

Hammadi Ahmed finds the back of the net for Air Force Club. 69 minutes into the final. Benglauru FC 0-1 Air Force Club










Twin substitutes for Bengaluru FC






Great save by the goalkeeper Ralte.





Referee blows the whistle. It's half time at the all important final. BengaluruFC 0-0 Iraq Air Force Club. A neck to neck first half promises an interesting second half. 






Just 3 minutes of added time signaled.





An injury to Air Force Club player Sameh S. He is carried out of the field on a stretcher.

Another opportunity missed by Air Force Club






40 minutes into the game. Scoreline 0-0





A chance for Air Force Club. But the header is far from goal






A close call. 30 minutes into the match. Scoreline 0-0










Air Force Club makes an early change





 

 







Fans have gathered in large numbers to support Bangaluru FC in their quest to glory.