Ozone FC
Ozone Football Club Bengaluru was an Indian professional football club based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded in 2015, the club competed in BDFA Super Division, the top division of football in the state. Ozone reached the final round of the I-League 2nd Division in the 2017–18, 2018–19 seasons respectively and were also the winner's of the BDFA Super Division in 2017–18.
History
Ozone Football Club was launched on 3 November 2015 by the Ozone Group with the goal of making the I-League by 2017. The club were quick to make a mark on the local football scene, winning the BDFA Super Division in December 2015, within their first month of existence.On 2 August 2016, the club roped former Trinidadian international Cornell Glen as their foreign recruit who represented his country at the 2006 [FIFA World Cup]. Thus he became the Ozone's first ever world cup player.
On 17 December 2016, it was revealed that the club would participate in the 2016–17 [I-League 2nd Division]. Ozone were included in Group C along with Pride Sports, Fateh Hyderabad and Kenkre. However, they could not advance beyond group stage.
In the 2017–18 season, after winning the BDFA Super Division under the guidance of David Booth, Ozone FC continued their form in the I-League Second Division, reaching the final stages, eventually falling short of qualifying for the I-League, where they finished on the third position.
Stadium
Ozone FC plays their home matches of BDFA Super Division at the New Bangalore Football Stadium, which has a capacity of 8,400 spectators. They have also used the stadium for their previous I-League 2nd Division matches.Players
Managerial history
- Bert Zuurman
- Dave Booth
- Noel Wilson
Season statistics
- Tms. = Number of teams
- Pos. = Position in league
- Attendance/G = Average league attendance
Team records
Seasons
Notable former players
For all former notable players of Ozone FC with a Wikipedia article, see: Ozone FC players.World Cup player
Foreign international
- Roby Norales
- Deepak Mondal
Honours
Domestic (league)
- I-League 2nd Division
- *Third place : 2017–18, 2018–19
- BDFA Super Division
- *Champions : 2015–16, 2017–18
- *Runners-up : 2018–19