Match: FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC

Tournament: ISL 2024-25 Semi-final 1 Second Leg

Date: 6 April 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Fatorda Stadium, Goa

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 

Bengaluru stamp a convincing 2-0 victory over Goa in the first leg of the first semi-final of the ISL 2024-25!

Sandesh Jhingan netted the ball into his own net to open the scoring before the hosts in the 42nd minute. The Blues stayed ahead at the break, which was doubled by Edgar Mendez's swift strike in the 51st minute following a three-pass construction to the goal. 

Bengaluru's defence stayed robust for the whole game, especially the skipper Rahul Bheke and Namgyal Bhutia, who is also named the Man of the Match!

The Blues have secured a two-goal cushion at home before travelling to Fatorda for the second leg, to be played on April 6, 2025.

In: Harsh Patre

Out: Alberto Noguera

Rahul Bheke has made 16 clearances so far tonight, marking the highest tally in the history of Bengaluru FC!

Armando Sadiku took his first strike after coming off the bench, but it went way over the crossbar.

Carl McHugh stormed into the brawl to steal the ball. he did so but failed to chip it properly as the ball rolled wide.

In: Lalremtluanga Fanai

Out: Suresh Singh Wangjam

In: Armando Sadiku

Out: Iker Guarrotxena

The Goa attackers played some one-two among themselves before Boris had some opening in front of him. Boris unleashed a powerful left-footed strike targeting the top bin of the left post, but Gurpreet jumped in the air to tip the ball over the bar.

Wiliams was about to anticipate Suresh's through pass from the middle, but Sandesh Jhingan shielded the ball well, leaving no room for the Bengaluru winger.

Only the final quarter to play at Kanteerava in the first leg. Since Dejan Drazic came off the bench, he seems to orchestrate Goa's attacks, and it is safe to say that Goa might, just might, salvage a goal. But the Blues' defence has been robust so far. 

What's gonna happen in the final fifteen minutes of the regulation time? We can expect more drama after the drinks break!

Udanta Singh found Iker Guarrotxena on the other end with his cross from the right, but the forward powered a header that missed the target by inches!

In: Ayush Dev Chhetri, Dejan Drazic

Out: Brison Fernandes, Borja Herrera

Ryan Williams is shown the yellow for a foul.

In: Sunil Chhetri, Jorge Pereyera Diaz

Out: Sivasakthi Narayanan, Edgar Mendez

Iker Guarrotxena backheeled a swift pass to Udanta, but he failed to keep his low shot on target following the cross from the right.

Sangwan sailed a sublime long ball into the box as Borja Herrera dived forward to power a header, but it went just inches off the right post!

Mind-blowing, just mind-blowing football from Bengaluru!

Just three touches off the indirect free-kick, as Namgyal Bhutia delivered a beautiful cross from the right, nd Edgar Mendez just fired it home with a powerful and first-time right-footer from close to the goal!

Classic finish, sublime display, Bengaluru are completely in control in this tie!

Ryan Williams found the ball inside the penalty box and tried to slot it home through the far post, but Hrithik already came forward, shrinking the open space. Although Ryan's strike deflected through Hrithik's legs, Sandesh Jhingan redeemed himself by clearing the danger right before the ball was about to go in.

Brison Fernandes tried to find the net from a distance, cutting in the middle, but his shot did not have much power and also went off target.

Bengaluru lead at the break! 🔥#WeAreBFC #BFCFCG #Ottige pic.twitter.com/4Lrr5ZLG4f

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 2, 2025

Brison Fernandes made a swift cut-in into the middle and attempted to unleash his trademark curler, but Namgyal Bhutia made a crucial block.

The Kanteerava crowd has erupted in joy!

Capo failed to connect with the strike inside the penalty area as the ball went to Edgar Mendez on the right. The Bengaluru forward lodged a vicious low cross into the six-yard box, as Sandesh Jhingan accidentally headed it into his own net while trying to make a clearance.

Unlucky for the Goa team, but Bengaluru would not care!

Udanat delivered another masterful cross from the right, which was blocked by Rahul Bheke. Borja Herrera had another chance, but the Bengaluru skipper intervened again. 

Absolute robust defending from both sides, more compact from the Blues.

Goa midfielder Carl McHugh is shown the first yellow of the evening for a foul on Mendez.

Ryan Williams tried to produce a cross from the right, but the ball dipped in the air and turned its trajectory on target, but it sailed just over the crossbar.

Sivasakthi and Williams tried to combine in front of the penalty area, but the ball got blocked away. Suresh Wnagjam flashed a well-placed shot from a distance down the middle, but it did not have enough power to beat Hrithik under Goa's sticks.

Following the ball that got deflected after the free-kick, Udanta anticipated the second ball on the right and sliced a quick strike, but it went wide to the left post.

FC Goa have been relentlessly trying to flood attacks one after another. Bengaluru are a bit cornered now, but resilient in defence.

Ryan Williams collided with Sandesh Jhingan right on the edge of the box, and the referee whistles to stop the play as Wiliams receives medical attention.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu failed to catch the long ball delivered into the six-yard box as Sandesh Jhingan tried to have a bite from the slipped ball. However, the Bengaluru defence combatted the situation well.

Brison Fernandes chest-trapped the ball to his feet right in front of the goal, but a vital final touch from Namgyal Bhutia restrained Brison from having a strike.

Noguera lodged his set-piece right into the middle of the box, which was flicked behind by Capo with an on-target header, but Hrithik Tiwari made a beautiful reflexed stop.

Rahul Bheke is redefining himself in every match day.

Brison delivered a long cross into the box to find Guarrortxena, but Rahul Bheke stayed tall in making a stubborn headed clearance.

Brilliant defending from the Goa skipper!

Edgar Mendez found himself in a lot of open space on the right inside the penalty area before delivering a grounder. However, Odei marvellously cleared the danger away, denying Williams from anticipating.

The match is underway in Bengaluru!

The Gaurs are in the building, let’s get this started!🤘🏻🔥

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— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) April 2, 2025

Will never get tired of this view. 🖼️#WeAreBFC #BFCFCG #Ottige. . pic.twitter.com/LNKOQ1kesN

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 2, 2025

Starting XI: Hrithik Tiwari (GK); Aakash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Boris Singh; Carl McHugh, Sahil Tavora; Brison Fernandes, Borja Herrera, Udanta Singh; Iker Guarrotxena

Head Coach: Manolo Marquez

All set to kick-off our semi-final journey! Here’s your #BFCFCG Starting XI for tonight, powered by @Wolf777news 🐺🔥 pic.twitter.com/K2sBjanA4W

— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) April 2, 2025

Starting XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Naorem Roshan Singh, Chinglensana, Rahul Bheke, Namgyal Bhutia; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo; Sivasakthi Narayanan, Edgar Mendez, Ryan Williams 

Head Coach: Gerard Zaragoza

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒! 🗞️

All-Indian backline. 🧱
Capo, Suresh and Noguera in midfield. 🔗
Sivasakthi replaces Vinith in attack. 🔵#WeAreBFC #BFCFCG #ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ #Ottige@batery_ai pic.twitter.com/vdV5zoLbY4

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 2, 2025

Fully set to tackle the Gaurs head-on! 🔵

The Blues are ready for tonight’s #ISL Semifinal clash. Ticket link: https://t.co/Q6gHTBx0AB. 🔗#WeAreBFC #ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ #Ottige pic.twitter.com/YAiLTVe01C

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 2, 2025

A flawless streak for @2014_manel against #BengaluruFC! 🙌

Can he keep it going tonight? 👀

Watch #BFCFCG tonight at 7:30PM, LIVE only on @JioHotstar, #StarSports3, and #AsianetPlus! 📺#ISL #LetsFootball #ISLPlayoffs #FCGoa #ManoloMarquez pic.twitter.com/iKfegxS5VQ

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 2, 2025

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez expressed excitement at the possibility of taking the team to their first-ever ISL Cup win.

“I’m very excited. I want to help FC Goa win the ISL Cup for the first time,” he said.

Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza acknowledged the competitiveness of the semi-finals.

“I’m looking forward to it. I came here to the club to win trophies, and we have three other really good teams involved in the semi-finals too,” 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 Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa semi-final 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: Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa

Tournament: ISL 2024-25, Semi-final 1, First Leg

Date: 2 April 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru