JAMSHEDPUR: Jamshedpur FC edged Hyderabad FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 21, 2024. Jamshedpur FC are now placed at the second spot in the league table.

Rei Tachikawa and Key Performer of the Match, Jordan Murray, got their names on the scoresheet for the Men of Steel. On the other hand, it was Cy Goddard who brought one back for the visitors.

In the 29th minute, the Men of Steel earned their much-desired lead. Mohammed Sanan crossed a ball from the left which fell into Imran Khan’s feet after a missed header from Alex Saji. His feeble shot hit the post but Rei Tachikawa was there to turn the ball home.

In the 41st minute, Hyderabad FC could have levelled the scoreline. Goddard put a delightful pass on the plate to Chunga whose curling attempt was touched out by the stretching hand of Gomes. Just as when Hyderabad FC were trying to get back into the game, Jordan Murray extinguished that fire. In the 44th minute, Sanan sent in a pitch-perfect through ball onto Murray, who calmly chipped it over an advancing Singh into the goal.

Thangboi Singto’s army started the second half on a high. In the 50th minute, they brought one back for their side. Leander D’Cunha went for a long throw into the Jamshedpur FC penalty box, which was headed by Allan de Souza. The Brazilian’s header was left by Pratik Chaudhari, expecting his custodian Gomes to get hold of the ball. But before Gomes to collect the same, Chunga got a touch to it and Goddard utilised the defensive frailty to ignite the fuel among the visitors.

Jamshedpur FC will now travel to Guwahati to face NorthEast United on October 26. Hyderabad FC meanwhile, will go on a trip to Kolkata to face Mohammedan Sporting on the same date.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)