JAMSHEDPUR: Jamshedpur FC returned to winning ways in a dominant 3-1 performance over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on December 2, 2024. All the goals came in the second half.

Reliance Foundation Young Champs graduate Mohammed Sanan handed Jamshedpur FC the lead before Javier Siverio and Stephen Eze stepped up and joined the party. Later, Mohammed Irshad scored a consolation for the visitors as the Khalid Jamil-coached team held their lines brilliantly.

Jamshedpur FC broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute from a fast break. Javier Siverio won a header in midfield by leaping over Florent Ogier. He then played it to Tachikawa, who unleashed Sanan on the left flank. The youngster lost his marker with a perfect drop of his shoulder and then drilled the ball straight into the top-right corner of the net beating Bhaskar Roy in goal.

The hosts kept the likes of Ogier and Joseph Adjei on their toes and the persistent attacks bore fruit courtesy of an error from Bhaskar in goal. Following a corner, Bhaskar gathered a header but on the follow-through, he spilled the ball and Siverio, like a real opportunist, slotted it home to double the lead for the hosts in the 61st minute.

Stephen Eze made it 3-0 in the 79th minute following a pinball situation in the Mohammedan Sporting penalty area following a corner. The Nigerian was at the right spot as he nestled the ball into the net with a vicious effort.

Mohammedan Sporting pulled a goal back through Mohammed Irshad in the 88th minute. The midfielder leaped the highest from a Zodingliana Ralte freekick and headed it past Albino to bring the visitors back into the game.

Mohammedan SC will travel to Delhi to face Punjab FC on December 6 whereas Jamshedpur FC will also take the field against the Punjab FC on December 13 at home.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)