ISL 2024-25
Jamshedpur FC leave it late to beat Bengaluru FC 2-1
04 Jan 2025

JAMSHEDPUR: Jamshedpur FC came from behind to pip Bengaluru FC by 2-1 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Bengaluru FC were ahead in the game courtesy of a goal from Alberto Noguera but a second-half blitz from Jamshedpur FC saw Key Performer of the Match, Jordan Murray, and Muhammad Uvais seal an important win in the ongoing season.

The defeat notwithstanding, Bengaluru FC stay in the second spot with 27 points from 14 matches. Jamshedpur FC have risen to the fourth place; they now have 27 points from 13 matches.    

Despite getting frustrated by Jamshedpur FC’s high press, Bengaluru FC were patient during their buildup in the initial quarter of the game. They eventually struck first blood in the 19th minute when Naorem Roshan Singh made a surging run down the left flank and followed it up with a brilliant cross for Noguera, who made a late sprint into the box and calmly caressed it past Albino.

In the 84th minute, Jamshedpur FC’s persistence bore fruit as Jordan Murray came up with the equaliser with a picturesque back volley, leaving Gurpreet and the other defenders stunned.

Khalid Jamil’s men came up with the knockout punch in the 90th minute when Muhammad Uvais steered the ball into the open net after Gurpreet’s parry landed straight into his feet in midfield. This goal sealed the victory for the Men of Steel, breaking their six-game winless streak against the Blues in this competition.

Bengaluru FC will host Mohammedan SC next on January 11 in an afternoon game whereas Jamshedpur FC will travel to Mumbai to face Mumbai City FC on January 12.

FC Goa continue to dominate away games

BHUBANESWAR: FC Goa defeated Odisha FC 4-2 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25.

The Gaurs are third in the table with 25 points now, and they have extended their unbeaten streak in away matches to seven games, with Manolo Marquez winning his maiden ISL game on the road against a side coached by Sergio Lobera. Odisha FC are now winless in their 11 face-offs in the league with the Gaurs.

Brison Fernandes, who scored twice in a match for the second straight time, kicked off the game strongly for the visitors by scoring in the eighth minute after he combined with Iker Guarrotxena.

The Juggernauts struck back with Jerry Lalrinzuala drawing a foul inside the penalty box. Ahmed Jahouh stepped up on the spot and equalised the scores in the 29th minute.

FC Goa recouped their lead in the added time of the first half, through Udanta Singh, who nestled the ball into the bottom right corner.

The Gaurs added to their tally with a fantastic solo effort in the 53rd minute. It was a move that didn’t require significant build-up with Brison shooting the ball into the top right corner from outside the box. Three minutes later, Amey Ranawade's own goal helped Odisha widen the tally further.

Odisha FC grabbed their second goal through a header by Jerry Mawihmingthanga, who converted a cross by Thoiba Singh from the left side of the six-yard box in the 88th minute.

Odisha FC will play their next game against Chennaiyin FC on January 9, whereas FC Goa will play Hyderabad FC on January 8.

(ISL Media Team)

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