Panaji, April 18 -- In a highly anticipated final of the 2025-26 season of the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL), Bengaluru FC defeated FC Goa 1-0 at the Bambolim Stadium in Goa on Saturday.

Winning their third RFDL title, Bengaluru maintained their position as the most successful team in India's premier U-21 competition, according to a press release from RFDL.

In the 41st minute, Asher Rodrigues intercepted the ball in the final third and passed it to Shaikh Mohamad Ismail on the right wing. The winger delightfully dribbled through two Bengaluru defenders and pulled a shot; however, it was saved comfortably by the Blues' goalkeeper.

Following the restart, in the 54th minute, Bengaluru FC came inches close to scoring when H...