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Spanish duo powers Jamshedpur FC to semi-final first leg win over Mohun Bagan

Spanish duo powers Jamshedpur FC to semi-final first leg win over Mohun Bagan

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Jamshedpur FC defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant by 2-1 in the first leg of their semi-final fixture at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight. The Khalid Jamil-coached side held merely 26.9% of the possession against the League Shield Winners in this match. However, they were efficient in converting their opportunities, scoring twice from the four shots they took on target with the winner coming in from Javi Hernandez in injury time. An eventful start to the first half saw Jamshedpur FC garner the advantage in the contest riding on the aerial prowess of Javi Siverio and Stephen Eze. The towering defender’s awareness inside the 18-yard box saw him deliver a headed pass to Siverio, stationed at extremely close range in the 24th minute. The Spaniard had to simply nod the ball into the bottom right corner as the MBSG defence was unable to thwart the link-up play, thus conceding a vital lead to the Red Miners. Mohun Bagan Super Giant sparked their intent almost immediately though, moving cohesively …

Uncalled penalty in ISL semi-final clash between Mohun Bagan and Jamshedpur

Uncalled penalty in ISL semi-final clash between Mohun Bagan and Jamshedpur

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The first leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Jamshedpur FC in Jamshedpur saw a moment of high controversy when a potential handball inside the penalty box was ignored by the referee. In the first half, Mohammed Sanan of Jamshedpur FC fired a shot inside the box, only for it to be blocked by Mohun Bagan defender Ashish Rai. While attempting to block the ball, Rai lost his balance, and the ball struck his chest before bouncing onto his raised hand. Jamshedpur FC players and coach Khalid Jamil immediately protested, demanding a penalty, but the referee waved play on, denying the appeal. Despite the frustration over the denied penalty, Jamshedpur FC took the lead soon after. In the 24th minute, Javier Siverio found the back of the net with a close-range header, expertly assisted by Stephen Eze with a headed pass. The home crowd erupted in celebration as Jamshedpur FC gained an early advantage. However, Mohun Bagan Super Giant struck back in the 30th minute! Jason Cummings leveled …

Mumbai City FC beat FC Goa- Highlights

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The stakes couldn’t be higher as Mumbai City FC and FC Goa face off in the do-or-die second leg of the ISL semi-finals, today at the at the Mumbai Football Arena at 7:30 PM. The Islanders have the advantage going into the second leg after a thrilling first-leg away win where they edged past FC Goa with a late surge. The first leg of this last-four match went right down the wire, with the Islanders claiming the bragging rights with three goals that they scored in the final six-odd minutes of the match. LIVE Updates: Source link

Sahal Samad secure final berth for Mohun Bagan, Kolkata to witness the endgame

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Mohun Bagan staged an epic comeback to beat Odisha FC in the Indian Super League semifinal match filled with drama, tension, and late-game heroics, on Sunday. Mohun Bagan will now play against the winner of Mumbai City vs FC Goa game tomorrow, at the Iconic Salt Lake Stadium with home support as the final was set to be held at the home of the finalist who is higher up on the table. The semifinal encounter, held at Kolkata’s iconic stadium, witnessed Mohun Bagan overturning a deficit to secure a spot in the final with a 3-2 aggregate scoreline. The match started with Mohun Bagan on the front foot, launching a flurry of attacks to assert their dominance early on. Dimitri Petratos and Liston Colaco showcased their attacking prowess, keeping the Odisha FC defense on their toes. Undeterred by the first leg setback, Mohun Bagan fought back valiantly at home, with Jason Cummings equalizing the aggregate scoreline in the 21st minute. A brilliant setup from Liston Colaco to Dimitri Petratos resulted in Cummings smashing in the …

Chhangte’s last-minute magic stuns FC Goa in front of home crowd

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A brace from Lallianzuala Chhangte and a goal from Vikram Pratap Singh in the last six were enough to stun FC Goa in front of their home supporters as Mumbai City FC came back from 0-2 down to defeat Goa 3-2 in the first leg of their ISL semifinal on Wednesday. The Gaurs, powered by strikes from Boris Singh and Brandon Fernandes, looked like they would be sealing off a key win in the last-four match as they maintained a comfortable 2-0 lead until the 90th minute of the match. However, the Islanders had someone else on their mind and ruined FC Goa’s party by scoring thrice in the final six minutes to grab a crucial victory. Boris opened the floodgates in the 16th minute by tapping in a straightforward square delivery by attacking midfielder Mohammed Yasir. Receiving a long ball on the left flank, Yasir sprinted into the box and sliced in a low cross that was converted into a goal with ease by Boris. Chances came far and few in between for the …