HYDERABAD:  Hyderabad FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-2 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

After scoring first and then conceding twice, the home side struck the back of the net twice in a short passage of play in the second half to clinch all three points from this match. This was their first win in nine games since beating KBFC on 7th Nov 2024 and broke their four- game losing streak against Jamshedpur FC.

Hyderabad FC took the lead in the 12th minute through Muhammed Rafi. It was Rafi’s first strike in the ISL and it was brought about due to an enterprising effort by Manoj Mohammad on the left flank.

In the 34th minute, Manoj - the enabler of Hyderabad FC’s first goal, committed a foul in the box. Javi stepped up to take the spot-kick and caressed the ball into the bottom right corner to equalise for Jamshedpur.

Merely three minutes later, it was Jordan Murray’s turn to flash inside the box and Alex Saji ended up fouling the Jamshedpur FC attacker. Alex was booked immediately and Javi was on penalty kick duties again. This time, he aimed for the left and drilled the ball into the bottom corner to gain Jamshedpur FC the lead.

It took Ramhlunchhunga to come up with a precise delivery inside the final third in the 69th minute to draw scores level again. Joseph Sunny was on the move but showed impeccable composure to pick the ball and direct it straight to the top right corner in a smooth stretch of play to drag his side back into the contest.

Finally, an individual moment of brilliance from Andrei Alba sealed the deal for Hyderabad FC in the 74th minute.

Hyderabad FC will play their next game against NorthEast United FC on January 29, whereas Jamshedpur FC will be facing off against Punjab FC on January 28.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)