Chanturu rescues JDT in Champions League playoff tie

JDT's S. Chanturu (third right) scores the winning goal in the AFC Champions League playoff match against Bengaluru FC in Larkin Stadium on Wednesday. JDT won 2-1 aet. - LIM CHENG KIAT/ The STAR

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) huffed and puffed their way to a 2-1 win over India’s Bengaluru FC in the AFC Champions League qualifying playoffs at the Larkin Stadium.

Winger S. Chanturu made a memorable debut for the Super League champions as the substitute fired home the winner in the 97th minute after the match ended 1-1 in regulation time on Wednesday night.