What a thriller unfolded in the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur!

Jamshedpur FC struck a late winner in the first leg of the second semi-final to beat Mohun Bagan SG 2-1!

The Red Miner had drawn the first blood in the 24th minute with Javier Siverio's header. However, Jason Cummings netted a world-class free-kick in the 37th minute of the game to equalize it for the Mariners. The game was all square at the break, and despite salvaging many opportunities, both teams failed to score in the regulation time. However, Javi Hernandez fired a powerful strike right into Bagan's net in the first minute of the stoppage time to snatch away the lead in the semi-final tie.

Jamshedpur will be boosted by this victory and will travel to Kolkata to face Mohun Bagan SG in the return leg on April 7th, 2025.

In: Lazar Cirkovic, Sreekuttan

Out: Jordan Murray, Nikhil Barla

Anirudh Thapa flashed a well-placed right-footed strike on target that was saved and punched over the bar by Albino!

Following this, Stephen Ezer received a yellow card, and he will be suspended for the second leg.

JAMSHEDPUR ARE AHED IN THE TIE!

Ritwik Das had all the space in front of him on the right as Javi Hernandez made a trigger run into the box. Ritwik produced a brilliant grounder; and Javi, the Jamshedpur skipper, stormed it home with a powerful strike from inside the box in an unmarked position!

The former Mohun Bagan man puts the Red Miners ahead at home!

Dimitri Petratos tried to curl the ball past the defensive wall while attempting a free-kick far from the target, but the wall denied him well.

The Red Miners are pushing for more to ensure a lead in the tie at home. Nikhil Barla put up a powerful grounded cross from the right, but Vishal Kaith collected it well.

In: Ritwik Das

Out: Mohammad Sanan

In: Ashique Kuruniyan, Dimitri Petratos

Out: Sahal Abdul Samad, Jason Cummings

Jordan Murray looked dangerous as he danced through the Bagan defence, but Alberto obstructed him with a touch on the ball. The ball bounced off the pitch, but Javi's header was way over the target.

Vishal Kaith made an immediate collection following Murray's cross from the right that deflected off Subhasish.

In: Jamie Maclaren

Out: Greg Stewart

Liston sailed a brilliant cross from the right as the ball bounced off the pitch, where Subhasish had a touch in front of the ball but failed to connect with it well.

Deepak Tangri unleashed an ambitious right-footed strike from a distance, which was deflected by Pronay.

Although the match sees the tempo slowed down, both teams will definitely offer more actions. As of now, the Mariners and the Red Miners are keeping their defence intact.

Vishal Kaith was way off his line, and Stephen Eze produced a long-ranger shot from all the way down the middle from the left, but the ball went wide off the post.

Alberto Rodriguez's header following the Liston corner went upwards inside the box as Albino Gomes jumped high to claim the ball.

In: Rei Tachikawa

Out: Javier Siverio

Javier Siverio received a booking for a rough tackle on Tom Aldred from behind.

Anirudh Thapa anticipated the second ball inside the box. He sliced a strike that was resiliently blocked by Mohammad Uvais.

Anrirudh Thapa made a brilliant forward pass to find Stewart on the left inside the box, but the Bagan midfielder's strike was denied by Albino coming off the line!

Sahal chipped the rebound ball into the penalty area, but Jason Cummings touched it with his hand while trying to chest-trap, resulting into a foul.

Liston Colaco unleashed a right-footed curling strike from a distance, but the chance went begging as the ball went wide of the right post.

Jamshedpur gets things going again.

Jordan Murray produced a cross from the right in a quick turn, as Sanan met the ball on the other end. However, his header went inches off the near post.

Sahal Abdul Samad unleashed a powerful strike from a distance, but that went wide off to the right post.

Liston Colaco, Anirudh Thapa, and Greg Stewart orchestrated the string of passes in a triangle manner inside the box, trying to utilize the half-space, but Pronay made a good clearance.

JASON CUMMINGS IS UNBELIEVABLE!

Mohun Bagan received a free-kick almost 35 yards out into the middle, as Jason Cummings stormed his left-footed free-kick with a perfectly placed strike that went into the net through the right top bin!

Absolute world-class from the Australian wizard!

The Mariners are back in business!

Ashutosh Mehta is shown the yellow for a nasty tackle on Jason Cummings, obstructing him in an open attack.

He will be suspended for the return leg on April 7th.

So so close for Mohun Bagan!

Greg Stewart sailed the ball into the penalty area from a set-piece free-kick, which was headed by Alberto on target. However, the ball hit the woodwork and bounced off right in front of the goal-line. Albino turned behind and quickly collected the ball, killing off the danger.

The Jamshedpur defence line has completely shut down Bagan's attacking frontier. Brilliant defensive workload from Ashutosh Mehta, Pronay Halder, and Nikhilm Barla.

The ball drifted away from Eze's header following the cross delivered from the left. Javier Siverio found himself unmarked in an open space on the right side of the goal and swiftly headed the ball into Bagan's net through the bottom right corner! 

The hosts are ahead! 

Uvais produced a long throw that was headed in by Eze, but Vishal stays alert in making a good collection.

Asish Rai seems to have sustained a mild concussion while blocking Sanan's cross as the ball hit his head. He is receiving medical attention.

Javi Hernandez sailed a sublime cross into the box from the set-piece free-kick, which was brilliantly claimed by Vishal Kaith, who came off his line.

Sahal Abdul Samad produced a through pass in a short space on the edge of the box, but Pronay Halder seems to have started from where he left off in the knockout.

Anirudh Thapa and Asish Rai played one-two on the right to generate some space, but Stephen Eze shielded Rai well to let Albino easily collect the ball.

Such a brilliant attack was executed by Jamshedpur FC, as Barla put up a grounded cross from the right that was guarded by Aldred at first. The rebound ball struck by Sanan seemingly hit Asish Rai's hands. The Red Miners appealed loudly, but the referee did not give attention.

Javi Hernandez sprinted solo upwards from the left and passed it to Jordan Murray, but the forward sailed his cross over the crossbar.

Things are underway in Jamshedpur!

Checked in ✅ #MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/yCoitgVHpk

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 3, 2025

The Men of Steel were welcomed with full support!😍❤️

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉 https://t.co/RoGmahYnwF

[Jam Ke Khelo, Indian Super League, ISL Playoffs, Jamshedpur, Men Of Steel, #JFCMBSG] pic.twitter.com/vxJ2Ti223u

— Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) April 3, 2025

Starting XI: Vishal Kaith (GK); Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodrigues, Subhashish Bose; Sahal Abdul Samad, Deepak Tangri, Anirudh Thapa,, Liston Colaco; Greg Stewart, Jason Cummings 

Subs: Dheeraj, Petratos, Abhishek, Ashique, Maclaren, Dippendu, Glan, Saurabh, Suhail 

Head Coach: Jose Molina 

Your Mariners XI to take on @JamshedpurFC #MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/5XGRIRUvKA

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 3, 2025

Starting XI: Albino Gomes (GK); Ashutosh Mehta, Pronay Halder, Stephen Eze, Mohammed Uvais; Nikhil Barla, Sourav Das, Mohammad Sanan; Javi Hernandez; Javier Siverio, Jordan Murray

Subs: Cirkovic, Imran, Tachikawa, Sreekuttan, Ritwik, Muirang, Kartik, Amrit, Chawngthu 

Head Coach: Khalid Jamil 

🔴⚒ TEAM NEWS ⚒🔴

Khalid Jamil makes two changes for tonight’s semi-final clash🔥

➡️ Siverio starts in place of Rei
➡️ Sourav returns, replacing suspended Mobashir
🔄 Cirkovic back on the bench

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉 https://t.co/RoGmahYnwF… pic.twitter.com/otcAiEsLKa

— Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) April 3, 2025

A Formidable Defense 🆚 An Electric Attack! ⚡

Watch #JFCMBSG tonight at 7:30 PM, LIVE only on @JioHotstar, #StarSports3, and #AsianetPlus! 📺#ISL #LetsFootball #ISLPlayoffs #JamshedpurFC #MBSG | @JamshedpurFC @mohunbagansg @Jasoncummings35 pic.twitter.com/E0Z3MHHAOa

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 3, 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Jose Molina affirmed his side’s commitment to winning the ISL Cup.

“We are ready and we want to win the ISL Cup. We are absolutely happy with the season, but we want to win the Cup too,” he said.

Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil outlined an optimistic perspective before the fixture.

“There are two legs to play and we are facing a very good team. We are positive, since we are playing at home, and we must think for a positive result,” he said.

The battle lines are drawn, the semi-finals are set! ⚔

Let the hunt for glory begin! 🏆#ISL #LetsFootball #ISLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/o4Sf0XufR6

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) March 31, 2025

The live telecast of the Jamshedpur FC vs Mohun Bagan semi-final 2 first-leg match will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Match: Jamshedpur FC vs Mohun Bagan SG

Tournament: ISL 2024-25, Semi-final 2, First Leg

Date: 3 April 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: JRD Tata Sports Complex, jamshedpur 

Deepak Tangri gets booked for a foul.

Vishal Kaith tried his absolute best with two consecutive saves but failed to keep the ball off the net, as Ayush Chhikara becomes the super sub for Kratky!

Mumbai City pull off a late equalizer!

In: Nathan Rodrigues, Ayush Chhikara

Out: Sahil Panwar, Bipin Singh

In;: Greg Stewart

Out: Jamie Maclaren

Yoell Van Nieff gets another yellow for Mumbai this evening.

Jayesh Rane received a booking for a foul.

In: Anirudh Thapa

Out: Abhishekl Suryavanshi

In: Jayesh Rane, Jorge Ortiz

Out: Brandon Fernandes, Jon Toral

Brandon took a left-footed strike from inside the box, as Vishal Kaith made a routine collection.

Abhishek Suryavanshi gets a yellow for a foul.

Tiri powered a header on target following a corner, but the ball went inches over the crossbar!

In: Asish Rai, Ashique Kuruniyan

Out: Subhashish Bose, Saurabh Bhanwala

Mumbai City are producing back-to-back attacks to bring out the second goal, whereas Van Nieff's strike from outside the box is saved in the process.

Dimitri Petratos is also shown a yellow for arguing.

Mohun Bagan skipper Subhashish Bose also gets booked for a foul.

He will miss Mohun Bagan's last game.

Vikram Pratap hits Subhashish with his head, and he is shown a second yellow for the nasty foul.

Referee Tejas Nagvenkar shows him the red card, as the Mumbai forward leaves the pitch frustrated.

Brandon delivered a grounded corner inside the box as a shot came, that was denied by Aldred at first. However, Jon Toral had an open goal in front of him and the ball went in.

Phurba Lachenpa stayed tall in denying a sublime strike by Liston from the left.

Sahil Panwar unleashed a rebound strike from a distance that went way over the crosspiece.

Liston Colaco attempted a long-ranger that went past the right post.

Vikram Pratap's header from inside the box was robustly blocked by Bagan's defence.

Dippendu Biswas gets cautioned for a foul.

Chhangte's long-ranger was marvellously collected by Vishal Kaith, but Vikram Pratap tried to press him till the end, resulting in a bad foul and a booking for the Mumbai forward.

Liston Colaco delivered a low cross from the left, which was denied by Lachenpa but punched inside the box. Dimitri Petratos made no mistake in pushing the ball into the net with a quick reflexed strike!

Brandon Fernandes sliced a powerful long-ranger strike targeting the left-bottom corner but Vishal dived to his right to make a great collection.

Jon Toral tried to test his luck from a tight angle on the right, but the shot as stopped by Vishal and Dippendu cleared the danger away!

Jamie Maclaren at it again!

A poor lofted backpass from Nieff was anticipated by Maclaren as he sprinted toward the goal before slotting it home with a grounded strike that comfortably went past Lachenpa.

Yoell Van Nieff sprinted past opposition players in front of the box before taking a strike, but the shot was poor and went past way wide off the left-post.

Mohun Bagan attempted two consecutive opportunities to score but Mumbai's defence stayed alert in blocking the shots.

Tom Aldred gets booked for a dangerous foul.

Toral delivered a low cross toward the other end, but Bipin was late in anticipating it.

Thaer Krouma attempted a first-time strike from a distance that went past wide off the left post.

Vishal Kaith came forward to punch away a high ball delivered into the box.

Good recovery from Abhishek as Maclaren unleashed a long-ranger from a distance, but the shot was too high over the crossbar.

Mohun Bagan received two early corners, whereas Mumbai is also pushing for the opener. The game is off to a good start.

Mohun Bagan SG gets us underway in Mumbai!

Sweating it out before kickoff 🔥#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/Jr4ykSLNs6

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) March 1, 2025

Making the final push before the battle begins 💪#MCFCMBSG #ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/5Vhws8nLDm

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 1, 2025

Entering in style 😎⚡️#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/bDGjB80Tx2

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) March 1, 2025

#TheIslanders are here at the Arena for #MCFCMBSG! 🤩🩵#ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/SNaaAVSPKv

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 1, 2025

Starting XI: Vishal Kaith (GK); Dippendu Biswas, Tom Aldred, Saurabh Bhanwala, Subhashish Bose (C); Deepak Tangri, Abhishek Suryavanshi; Liston Colaco, Dimitri Petratos, Manvir Singh; Jamie Maclaren

Subs: Dheeraj, Anirudh, Stewart, Ashique, Alberto, Glan, Asish, Apuia, Suhail

Head coach: Jose Molina

Today’s team news 🫡#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/tZNtmLlaGV

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) March 1, 2025

Starting XI: Phruba Lachenpa (GK); Valpuia, Tiri, Thaer Krouma, Sahil Panwar; Yoell Van Nieff, Brandon Fernandes, Jon Toral; Vikram Pratap Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte (C), Bipin Singh

Subs: Rehenesh, Prabir, Nathan, Franklin, Hitesh, Jayesh, Ayush, Ortiz, Karelis

Head coach: Petr Kratky

🚨 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐀 🚨

Head Coach Petr Kratky picks his #StartingXI against Mohun Bagan SG 💪

Let’s go, मुंबई 🩵#MCFCMBSG #AamchiCity 🔵 @etihad pic.twitter.com/63NWvWOI77

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 1, 2025

On September 13th, 2024, Mohun Bagan SG and Mumbai City FC played out a 2-2 draw in the league opener of ISL 2024-25 at the VYBK, Kolkata. Tiri's own goal and Alberto Rodriguez lead Mohun Bagan to two goals, whereas Tiri rectified his mistakes by scoring one for Mumbai, and Krouma scored a late equalizer for the visitors.

Matches played: 13

Mumbai City FC wins: 7

Mohun Bagan Sg wins: 2

Draws: 4

Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.

Match: Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan SG 

Date: 1 March 2025

Time: 5:00 pm IST

Venue: Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai

Messi Bouliiiiii, what an exceptional goal by Messi, earned a loose ball from his half and outnumbered Hyderabad's defense line and he netted the ball. He scored his first goal

Jesin TK in, Naorem Mahesh Singh out.

The Red and Gold brigade takes the lead, an exceptional ball from the corner and David Hamar's flick, deflected by Manoj's head and EBFC scored the opener.

In: Devendra Murgaonkar

Out: Md. Rafi

In: David Lahlansanga, Jeakson Singh

Out: Dimitrios Diamantakos, Souvik Chakrabarti

That was simply the best opportunity for East Bengal in the second half.

Diamantakos found the cross inside the six-yard box but failed to land a touch to make a simple tap in.

A defensive error from Hyderabad led Diamantakos to have the possesion, but he wasted the opportunity with a high and off-target strike!

Messi Bouli attempted another header but failed to connect well again.

Messi Bouli anticipated Celis' pass in front of the box and took a quick strike on the turn which was too high over the crossbar!

Naorem Mahesh dribbled past three Hyderabad played and lodged a left-footed strike from inside the box, that just went inches wide off the far post!

In: Richard Celis, Provat Lakra

Out: Hector Yuste, Nishu Kumar

Yuste powered a header following a set-piece, but the ball went wide off the first post.

Messi Bouli delivered a brilliant curler on target from the left that only rattled the far post!

Another close chance for the hosts!

In: Chhunga Mhar

Out: Joseph Sunny

A brilliant right-footed strike by Edmilson Correia from outside the box hit the right post!

Crespo took a poor strike following a headed-in pass by Anwar, but the shot ended up in Messi Bouli's feet. Bouli attempted a strike on the turn, but Sapic stayed tall in blocking the shot.

Hyderabad skipper Alex Sajji received a yellow for a foul.

Rabeeh attempted a strike from a distance that was denied on target.

Naorem's right-footed cross from the right soared way over the crossbar.

Messi Bouli attempted to power a header from close to the goal following a corner kick, but he failed to connect it well.

Before that, another sublime cross from Crespo was not well met by any other East Bengal player.

Lalchungnunga received a yellow for a nasty foul.

He will miss East Bengal's next game.

Edmilson physically defeated Anwar inside the box and took a strike from a tough angle on the right, as Gill stayed tall in making a good save! The rebound strike from Allan Paulista was also denied by the East Bengal custodian.

Diamantakos had only the keeper in front of him but took some time to attempt the strike. Hyderabad defence quickly rejuvenated to block the attempt.

Chungnunga stayed alert in defence to tackle the ball away. East Bengal midfield is making unnecessary backpasses which have already brought them in danger two times.

Nishu delivered a dangerous cross from the left, as Diamantakos was almost one on one with Arshdeep, but Sapic made a brilliant tackle to clear the danger.

Despite lacking in the final third, Hyderabad have produced some positive attacks from the very first minute.

The match is underway in Kolkata!

✨️ Getting ready for the #EBFCHFC challenge 👊#TheNawabs 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/wYVwQE5Qm2

— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) February 26, 2025

Camaraderie before the contest! 🤜🤛#JoyEastBengal #ISL #EBFCHFC pic.twitter.com/ltTvaOxMhs

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) February 26, 2025

Starting XI: Arshdeep Singh (GK); Muhammed Rafi, Alex Saji (C), Stefan Sapic, Manoj Mohammed; Ayush Adhikari, Andrei Alba; Abdul Rabeeh, Joseph Sunny, Edmilson Correa; Allan Paulista

Subs: Parag, Chhunga Mhar, Goddard, Abhijith, Aron, Leander, Devendra, Karanjit, Joshy

Interim head coach: Shameel Chembakath

📋 Here's your Hyderabad FC Starting XI to face East Bengal, presented by Jindal India!

Joseph Sunny,@Ayush_adhikari_, @R89797Rafi and Edmilson start 👊

Let's go, Hyderabad 💪#EBFCHFC #TheNawabs 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/jbB82vTe6F

— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) February 26, 2025

Starting XI: Prabhsukhan Sing Gill (GK); Mohammad Rakip, Anwar Ali, Hector Yuste, Lalchungnunga; Naorem Mahesh Singh, Souvik Chakrabarti, Saul Crespo, Nishu Kumar; Dimitrios Diamantakos, Rafael Messi Bouli

Subs: Provat, Jeakson, Celis, David, Debjit, Jesin, Aman, Sayab, Mark

Head coach: Oscar Bruzon

Your Red & Golds for today's home clash 🆚 Hyderabad FC!⚡

Nishu comes in for Vishnu. 🔴🟡#JoyEastBengal #ISL #EBFCHFC pic.twitter.com/Uq94tISZoc

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) February 26, 2025

Ready to give it our all in Kolkata tomorrow 👊#EBFCHFC #TheNawabs 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/0Fu7ALQZMj

— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) February 25, 2025

𝐈𝐒𝐋 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 2️⃣2️⃣ ⚡#JoyEastBengal #EBFCHFC pic.twitter.com/JdvhDuYkLI

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) February 26, 2025

On December 28th, 2024, Manoj Mohammad's last-minute equalizer for Hyderabad canceled out Jeakson's strike for East Bengal as the game ended in a 1-1 stalemate at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium.

Read the highlights of the game here.

The Nizams are out of the play-offs qualification race.

Oscar Bruzon’s team's chances of making the playoffs are slim. They would need to win all their remaining games, including a victory over NorthEast United FC, and still require the Highlanders to lose their other match or hope that Mumbai City FC fail to collect any more points.

Additionally, they would need Kerala Blasters FC, Punjab FC, and Chennaiyin FC to drop points in any of their remaining games, while also hoping Odisha FC do not collect more than three points in their last two matches

Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.

Match: East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC

Date: 26 February 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata