Jamshedpur vs Goa in the upcoming match in the Hero ISL 2021. The Red Steelers are hosting The Gaurs at GMC Athletic Stadium on 28th January. Jamshedpur FC was ruthless on FC Goa as they took down the Gaurs 3-1 in their first meet.

Jamshedpur vs Goa: Match Details

Date– 28/01/2022
Time– 7:30 PM
Where to watch– Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Star Sports Network, and JioTV
Venue– GMC Athletic Stadium, Goa, India

Team News: Jamshedpur vs Goa

Jamshedpur FC- Team News

The Red Steelers are in a good run as they are currently sitting 3rd on the league table. However, Jamshedpur FC failed to play 2 matches as they were hit by COVID-19. In their last 5 matches, Jamshedpur FC has lost only 1 match with 2 wins and 2 draws. Now looking at their records this season, they have one of the best defensive records after Hyderabad and Kerala. Jamshedpur FC has conceded 12 goals and scored 18 this season. Also, their inform man Greg Stewart is also on the leaderboard of the Golden Boot race this season.

FC Goa- Team News

Now looking at the situation of the Gaurs, they have been suffering for a long time this season as they failed to put up their old form. However, in their last 5 matches, they have lost only 1 with 1 win and 3 draws. Similarly, their win rate is very poor this season even though they have drawn a lot, which kept them at 9th on the table. Now looking at the stats, FC Goa has managed 17 goals but also let in 22 goals this season

Jamshedpur vs Goa: Head-to-Head

Matches- 9
Jamshedpur FC- 3
FC Goa- 5
Draw- 1

JFC vs FCG: Possible Line-ups

Jamshedpur FC: T. Rehenesh, Renthlei, Peter Hartley, Eli Sabia, Lallawmawma, Doungel, B.Singh, Lima, Ishan Pandita, Greg Stewart, Murray

FC Goa: N. Kumar, Anwar Ali, Ivan Gonzalez, A. Dohling, S. Fernandes, Saviour Gama, D. Murgaonkar, Glan Martins, E. Bedia, A. Noguera, Jorge Ortiz

JFC vs FCG: Dream11 Prediction

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of the Indian Super League 2024-25 as we bring you live updates of East Bengal vs FC Goa match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Buildup

The Red and Gold brigade will look to earn their first points of the league in their first home fixture of the season. The Ultras faced two tough defeats against Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC in the first two games of the season. Meantime, Manolo Marquez'es team could only manage one point from the two games so far. The Gaurs faced a defeat against Jamshedpur FC and then drew against Mohammedan Sporting Club in matchweek number 2. 

FC Goa have always dominated the team from Kolkata in 9 games they have faced eachother. They have won five times and scored in eight games against East Bengal. Meantime, East Bengal won twice and have drawn two times as well.

This is Koushik Biswas with the buildup for you. Later Soumit Bhattacharya will bring you all the real-time updates of the match from our web desk.

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Mohammedan Sporting Club missed their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL) season as they were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Goa at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, on Saturday. Mohammedan SC dominated proceedings but an intense encounter in the last 25 minutes saw FC Goa managing a draw as Armando Sadiku scored a goal in the 94th minute of the match.

Mohammedan SC Controlled the First Half

Mohammedan SC appeared to be aggressive from the outset. The home side were in command of the ball and appeared as the more threatening side as they pushed the FC Goa defence to the limit time and again.

In the 12th minute, Carlos Franca had the first real opportunity of the match. A constant threat throughout the game, this Brazilian forward found himself space inside the penalty area but could not manage to pick the target from such close range. 

This failure would prove symptomatic of many missed chances that haunted the home side, as they continued to dominate the play without really creating any clear-cut opportunities for goals.

A few minutes later, Franca was once more dazzling with beautiful one-two movement that fed Lalremsanga in the box. That did not result in a goal for them as good intervention by Nim Dorjee saved the day for FC Goa.

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Franca's Brilliance Continues

Despite the missed chances, Franca remained a spark plug out there. His running and placing were causing absolute strife to FC Goa's defence. In the 24th minute, he made a magnificent run down the right wing, beating his marker through a silky touch before powering a shot that rattled the crossbar.

It was just one of those moments that spoke of Mohammedan SC's true attacking intent but were unable to reach the net.

The breakthrough finally came in the 66th minute. It paid off for Franca as Odei Onaindia dragged him down inside the penalty area, and Mohammedan SC earned themselves a penalty.

Alexis Gomez stepped up and calmly slotted the ball to give the home side a deserved lead. The Argentine midfielder was one of the standout performers, not only by scoring but also through his creativity in midfield and composure.

Late Show by FC Goa

Mohammedan SC were on the threshold of heading home with their first victory in ISL history with minutes running out to complete the game. But that wasn't destined to be. FC Goa had some other idea.

In injury time, a towering header by Armando Sadiku after an exquisite cross by Aakash Sangwan made it one-all and broke the hearts of home fans in a well-crafted attack that reflected the never-say-die spirit of FC Goa.

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It Is A Tale Of Missed Opportunities For Mohammedan SC

While a draw suited FC Goa, Mohammedan SC will rue their missed opportunities. Repeated pressure resulted in 31 touches in the opposition's box compared to just 10 for FC Goa. They could produce as many as 17 such situations and were led by Franca and Gomez, but failed to convert them into goals and rather earned two precious points on the loss column.

Defending lapses, particularly while searching for those all-important three points, would be some other cause for concern for them before their next match.

Alexis Gomez – Man of the Match

Alexis Gomez was the difference on the night. He scored the penalty for Mohammedan SC and played a big role in Mohammedan SC's domination. With three chances created and a pass completion rate of 83%, he showed poise and authority within the guts of the midfield.

What is next for both teams?

The Mohammedan SC will now travel to Chennai for their next match against Chennaiyin FC on September 26. They would be itching to make the most of this performance and get their first season win. The team will face the challenge of East Bengal FC in Kolkata on the 27th of September. The Gaurs, with a late equalizer, would be carrying all that momentum into the next match.

Brief Scores:

Mohammedan SC: 1 (Alexis Gomez 66')
FC Goa: 1 (Armando Sadiku 90+4')

Jamshedpur FC hammered Mumbai City FC with a sensational come-from-behind 3-2 victory at the JRD Tata Sports Complex to secure their maiden win at home in ISL 2024-25. Though the Islanders had the early lead, Jamshedpur players stuck to their game plan to make a comeback to win at their home. With this win, Jamshedpur now have clinched back-to-back wins this season.

A Strong Start by Mumbai City FC

Mumbai City FC started the game with aggression, dominating possessions and early opportunities. In the fifth minute of the game, Yoell van Nieff intercepted a pass from Javi Hernandez and released a powerful long-range shot that curled just inches wide of the post. It was clear that the visitors were intent on controlling the game from the very beginning.

Within minutes though, Jamshedpur FC responded with their first notable chance. Imran Khan delivered a well-placed corner and Pratik Chaudhari on the far post headed it towards Javier Siverio. Siverio laid it off to Jordan Murray and his shot was cleared off the line for the fourth corner of the game. The play almost went into the lead, but Tiri's clearance deflected off the top of the crossbar and it remained level.

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Karelis Gomes adds some magic for Mumbai FC

Mumbai did not have much to respond at this point, when in the eighth minute, through a Thaer Krouma header, Nikolaos Karelis delivered a thunderous shot that beat Albino Gomes, Jamshedpur FC's goalkeeper, to find himself at the forefront of the contest. The same player again threatened to double up just moments later, but failure to convert and reduction of the margin limited the damage.

Jordan Murray's equaliser for Jamshedpur FC

As the first half came by, Jamshedpur FC gradually went into a rhythm. It finally clicked in the 36th minute when an equalizer from Jordan Murray came along. A wonderful cross from Imran Khan from the right wing found Murray, who calmly slotted it into the net to restore parity, putting hopes back in the shop of home supporters once again.

Javi Hernandez's Spectacular Free-Kick

At the stroke of halftime, Jamshedpur FC did well to go ahead due to some maverick wizardry by Javi Hernandez. With a magical effort from the right flank, Hernandez's free-kick made it past the Mumbai defense and into the back of the net. It was a lapse in communication between the defenders and goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa that they capitalised on. The goal meant not only that Jamshedpur was leading but the total momentum was now on the side of the latter.

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Second-Half Supremacy by Jamshedpur FC

The home team continued the attack thrust in the second half. It was not more than four minutes after the resumption when Jamshedpur could have further made it 2-1 in their favour. Jordan Murray was poised to double his score for the night after Javi Hernandez played a sublime pass that sat him up. But an important block by Valpuia stopeed Murray's second goal of the night from occurring.

The pressure finally paid off in the 50th minute when a gem piece of play by Seiminlen Doungel set up Hernandez for his second goal. Doungel stepped past the Mumbai defense, and set up Hernandez for a perfect cross. Hernandez made no mistake with the pinpoint cross that doubled Jamshedpur's advantage over Mumbai City FC. The Spaniard's clinical finish left the Mumbai goalkeeper stretched and helpless, bringing the stadium to its feet.

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Mumbai City FC Fightback but Jamshedpur Emerge Victorius

Last season's ISL Cup winners, Mumbai City FC did not lose heart despite being two down, and they went all out for a comeback. It came in the 77th with Yoell van Nieff pulling one back as his outside-the-penalty-area curling effort evaded Gomes and thudded the ball to the back of the net, thus reducing the deficit and making the endgame tense.

In the dying embers, Mumbai City FC went all out on the attack but Jamshedpur FC stood rock solid in their defense. Petr Kratky's team left everything on the pitch, but the backline of the hosts and mindful substitution made sure they went away with all three points.

Key Performer of the Match: Javi Hernandez

It is more than obvious that Javi Hernandez was the top performer of the match. The two goals for his team ensured that Jamshedpur FC would not go down in a defeat, but it would also make him the third player ever in ISL history who scored for five different teams. He dominated set pieces and made intelligent runs to create space, thus opening up the route to the victory of his team, and he has played an important role in some defensive and midfield work.

What's Next for the Teams?

Jamshedpur FC will look to carry such momentum into the away game against Odisha FC at Bhubaneswar on September 28. Mumbai City FC have a brief break between this and return to action on 2nd of October with Bengaluru FC visiting them at the Mumbai Football Arena. The two sets of players looking for a win over each other will look to be back and carry on with the remaining part of the season in good form.

Brief Scores:

Jamshedpur FC: 3 (Jordan Murray 36', Javi Hernandez 44', 50')
Mumbai City FC: 2 (Nikolaos Karelis 18', Yoell van Nieff 77')

Indian Super League since its beginning has brought some of the biggest football stars to India to bring the glamour, flair and footballing knowledge to the country. In the past, we have seen legends like Diego Forlan, Roberto Carlos and Alessandro Del Piero playing for different ISL teams which have helped Indian youngsters a lot and made the league more popular in the country. Here are the top 10 biggest football stars who have played in ISL.

1. Diego Forlan | Mumbai City FC, 2016

The Uruguayan legend, who won the Golden Ball in the FIFA World Cup in 2010, played for the Islanders in the 2016 season. Mumbai City FC brought him to India as a marquee player. 

Forlan scored 5 goals in that season while providing 2 assists for his teammates and led Mumbai City FC to their first-ever qualification to the semifinals.  

2. Roberto Carlos, Delhi Dynamos FC, 2015

The legendary Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos won the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Brazil. The former Real Madrid man joined Delhi Dynamos FC in 2015 as a player-cum-manager. 

Despite making 3 appearances on the pitch, he was not very impactful. As a manager, he led the Dynamos to their first qualification to the semis. 

3. Florent Malouda | Delhi Dynamos FC, 2015 and 2016

Former French international and Chelsea superstar Florent Malouda signed for Delhi Dynamos FC in 2015. He registered 5 assists in 16 appearances in his first season. 

Malouda was Dynamos' talisman in the 2016 season and played a crucial part in leading them into the semis with 3 goals and 3 assists.

4. Marco Materazzi | Chennaiyin FC, 2014

2006 FIFA World Cup winner, Italian defender Marco Materazzi played for Chennaiyin FC in 2014. He was also the manager of the team, both in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. 

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Though he only played 7 matches in Chennaiyin colours, Materazzi led Chennaiyin to win their first Indian Super League title in 2015 as a manager. 

5. Alessandro Del Piero | Delhi Dynamos FC, 2014

The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner with Italy and a legendary figure for Juventus came to India to play one season before he hang up his boots. Alessandro Del Piero featured for Delhi Dynamos FC in the 2014 season and scored only once while providing one assist. 

This one-season stint was his last as he retired in 2015. 

6. Luis Garcia | Atletico De Kolkata, 2014

Luis Garcia was a starter for Liverpool FC against AC Milan in the 2004-05 UEFA Champions League final, famously known as the "Miracle of Istanbul". He joined Atletico De Kolkata in 2014 season as the marquee player.

Garcia captained his team in their campaign to win the inaugural Indian Super League championship in 2014. He managed to register 2 goals and 2 assists. 

7. Robert Pires | FC Goa, 2014

Robert Pires was a part of Arsene Wenger's legendary Arsenal squad that earned the tag 'Invincibles' for their unbeaten Premier League run in 2003-'04 season. Robert Pires also won 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000 representing France. 

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Robert Pires had 8 appearences for The Gaurs, and scored only one goal. Pires could not make a big impact for FC Goa. 

8. Dimitar Berbatov | Kerala Blasters FC, 2017-'18

The former Bulgarian International is mostly remembered as a Manchester United legend. Dimitar Berbatov played four years donning Manchester United colours and won 2 Premier League titles. 

Kerala Blasters welcomed Berbatov in 2017 and he played only 9 matches. Berbatov could not make a big difference for the tuskers as he only scoreed 1 goal. This was his short but last stint before retiring in 2018. 

9. Asamoah Gyan | NorthEast United FC, 2019-'20

Considered as one of the greatest Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan has 6 goals and 3 assists in 11 appearences for Ghana across 3 World Cup tournaments. One can certainly remember his penalty miss against Uruguay in 2010 FIFA World Cup, which led Ghana to be disqualified from Quarter-finals. 

Asamoah Gyan joined NorthEast United FC in 2019 and registered 4 goals and 1 assist in 8 appearences for the Highlanders.  

10. David Trezeguet | FC Pune City, 2014

The former French striker David Trezeguet is appreciated as one of the finest forwards Juventus have ever had. Trezeguet won 1998 FIFA World Cup with France. His extra-time winner in 2000 UEFA European Championship final helped France to beat Italy and lift the trophy. 

Trezeguet joined FC Pune City in 2014 as their marquee player, but scored only 2 goals in 9 matches. He retired in 2015 after his spell in India. 

Honourable Mentions

Football on and off the field is an exciting game for all the fans. Because, before the game starts on the field, a different game has to be won by the club officials to ensure the coach and the team get players to have a chance at the glory during the season. As the 11th season of the Indian Super League approaches, in the latest ISL transfer news we present you all the completed deals of Indian club football. 

From Anwar Ali and Hector Yuste's move to East Bengal from arch-rival Mohun Bagan, Jamie Maclaren and Greg Stewart signing deals with the Green and Maroon, Jorge Pereyra Diaz's inclusion to Bengalur FC team from Mumbai City FC to FC Goa grabbing Iker Guarrotxena from the Islanders; the trasnfer window was full of fun and tension for the fans and the club officials.

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Top five deals of the ISL 2024-25 season

Before we give you the completed list of transfers, here are top five signings of the ISL 2024-25 season.

1. Jamie Maclaren to Mohun Bagan Super Giant

All-time leading goalscorer of the A-League, a record five-time Golden Boot winner of the league, and a World Cupper with Australia, Jamie Maclaren joining the ISL shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant for four years, was surely the top signing of the season.

The Aussie striker spent six seasons with Melbourne City FC before heading for the Kolkata club. He has been registered outside the salary cap for Mohun Bagan and will be highest paid player in the Indian Super League this season.

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2. Dimitrios Diamantakos to East Bengal

East Bengal accuired the services of last season's ISL Golden Boot winner Dimitrios Diamantakos on a two-year deal from Kerala Blasters FC to solve their goal scoring porblem. Cuadrat had his eye on the Greek-striker and East Bengal management were able to sign him on a free transfer this season.

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With 28 goals and 7 assists in just 44 games across two seasons in India, Diamantakos can surely be the saviour East Bengal fans are looking for since last few seasons.

3. Lallianzuala Chhangte's extension with Mumbai City FC

Regarded as one of the best wingers and attacking midfielders of current Indian football, 'Mizo Flash' Lalianzuala Chhangte has been one of the main reasons of Mumbai City FC's success in the Indian Super League. Since joining the Islanders in 2022, Chhangte went on to win the ISL Golden Ball in 2022-23 season and then in the next seasons became the first Indian player to record more than 15 goal contributions in consecutive seasons with 10 goals and 6 assits.

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Chhangte has been pivotal to Mumbai City winning the ISL Cup in 2023-24 season and thus has been rewarded with a contract extension till 2026-27 season and also has been named as the captain of the side for this season.

4. Jesus Jimenez to Kerala Blasters FC

Jesus Jimenez, the 30-year-old striker from Spain has the experience of the playing in the Spainsh second division, Polish first-division and the MLS. Moreover, he has played in the Europa League as well.

Jimenez started his carrer with Club Deportivo Leganés and then flourised at FC Talavera where he helped the club to be promoted in the Sapnish second-division league. Then he joined Polish first-division club Górnik Zabrze and scored 43 goals along with 26 assists in four seasons before moving to MLS. 

He will join the Manjapadas in a free transfer for two years from Greek club OFI Crete where he spent the last season.

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5. Vishal Kaith's contract extension with Mohun Bagan SG

Surely one of the best goalkeepers going around in India, Vishal Kaith has extended his contract with his favourite club Mohun Bagan despite having lucrative offers form other clubs in India. Vishal had been a part of the franchise (it was ATK Mohun Bagan back then) since 2022 and since then has been on the best in business.

Kaith's skill underneath the goalpost has helped Mohun Bagan win the ISL Cup in 2022-23 and then win the ISL Shield in the following season. Kaith has manged 27 clean sheets in 71 games for Mohun Bagan so far in his career and had won five back-to-back penalty shootouts before his record was broken in the Durand Cup 2024 final against NorthEast United.

vs HFC, ISL 2022-23 Semifinal
vs BFC, ISL 2022-23 Final
vs HFC, AFC Cup Qualifier
vs PFC, Durand Cup 2024 Quarter final
vs BFC, Durand Cup 2024 Final

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— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 28, 2024

All completed transfers of ISL 2024-25

ISL 2024-25 Transfers

Bengaluru FC

Chennaiyin FC

East Bengal FC

FC Goa

Kerala Blasters FC