Kerala Blasters FC faced Jamshedpur FC in the 11th match of the ISL 2023-24 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday, October 1. The Blasters won their second ISL game by defeating Jamshedpur FC 1-0 after a dominant display. The scoresheet is unable to show the brilliance of the Kerala side but they were the side who came to clinch the three points. After a goalless first half, the visitors started the second half on a front foot and created back-to-back opportunities. Jamshedpur couldn't find the back of the net. After the substitutions, Adrian Luna scored the only goal of the evening with Diamantakos' assist.

Meanwhile, Jamshedpur FC came on the back of a good defensive performance away from home. They secured a point after a brave defending display against East Bengal FC. They also were brilliant defensively today against the home side but to win a game, a team need to score goals. But for now, they haven't opened their copy yet.

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Match Details

• Date: 1st October, 2023 (Sunday)
• Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi
• Time: 8:00 P.M (IST)
• Live Streaming: JioCinema and Sports18

Loud, Proud, Loyal! 👊💛pic.twitter.com/O41bacPYg1

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) October 1, 2023

ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters FC vs Jamshedpur FC - Live Blog

KBFC vs JFC: Head-to-Head record

• Matches: 14
• Kerala Blasters won: 4
• Draws: 7
• Jamshedpur FC won: 3

KBFC vs JFC: Starting XI

Kerala Blasters FC:

Coach Frank names an unchanged XI for #KBFCJFC ⤵️#KBFC #KeralaBlasters pic.twitter.com/c6E1zeEzvE

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) October 1, 2023

Jamshedpur FC:

📝Only one change to the lineup as Len Doungel starts vs @KeralaBlasters. #KBFCJFC kicks-off in less than an hour.#JamKeKhelo @IndSuperLeague pic.twitter.com/rNl9IZwR0E

— Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) October 1, 2023

ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters FC vs Jamshedpur FC - Live Blog

Kerala Blasters assistant coach Frank Dauwen - "Even tomorrow, when it rains, it's not going to be a problem. Normally, before the game, we need water for the pitch so I think it's no problem."

"The Blasters began their season with a 2-1 victory over Bengaluru and though Jamshedpur managed only a goalless draw against East Bengal, Blasters' Adrian Luna feels it could be a difficult match."

Jamshedpur FC head coach Scott Cooper - "When you play against any team that's got fan support like the Blasters have, you have to match the work rate as an opponent...and play with your eyes wide open."

"The rain does affect the game. And it probably is a disadvantage to the home team. It's a leveller."

ISL 2023-24: KBFC vs JFC - Kick Off | 1'

Kerala Blasters kicks off the match.

KBFC vs JFC | 4'

Jamshedpur are under pressure as Elsinho, the dangerous man is right at the last line.

KBFC vs JFC | 8'

Pritam spots Luna's run and tries to find him with a through ball, but Rehenesh collects the ball before Luna can reach it.

KBFC vs JFC | 10'

A long ball is played towards Chima near the Kerala Blasters area. Sachin does well to collect the ball confidently.

KBFC vs JFC | 14' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC

Sub In: Ricky Out: Imran

KBFC vs JFC | 19'

Danish tries to provide a pass to Peprah. The pass is not accurate and also has a lot of weight on it and Peprah could not reach the ball.

KBFC vs JFC | 22'

Manzorro steals the ball from Pritam. Manzorro makes a run to his right and tries to spread the ball to him. Len came up with a brilliant block from getting the ball.

KBFC vs JFC | 25'

Both teams seem intent on winning the midfield battle. 

KBFC vs JFC | 30'

Chima's cross reaches Barla, who looks to create something. He goes toe-to-toe with Aimen and tries to get past him, but the Blaster player stays strong and steals the ball to end the JFC attack.

KBFC vs JFC | 33'

Rehenesh collects Luna's overhit ball comfortably.

KBFC vs JFC | 37'

Doungel sees a yellow card for stopping Luna from taking a quick free kick.

KBFC vs JFC | 42'

The Blasters certainly cannot complain about home support. The atmosphere is fantastic.

KBFC vs JFC | 45'

Five minutes were added at the end of the first half

KBFC vs JFC | 45+6'

Aimen's cross takes a deflection and falls to Danish, who rushes his shot and misses the distance by a fair margin.

ISL 2023-24: KBFC (0) vs JFC (0) - Half-time

The first half between Kerala and Jamshedpur ended goalless at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.

A happening first-half with opportunities on both sides 🙌#KBFCJFC #KBFC #KeralaBlasters pic.twitter.com/0yndg6BYy7

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) October 1, 2023

ISL 2023-24: KBFC vs JFC | Second Half Kick-Off | 46'

The second half between Kerala Blasters and Jamshedpur FC is underway at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.

KBFC vs JFC | 50'

Luna swings in a good cross inside the JFC box from a corner. Rehenesh tried to collect the ball but could not. The loose ball is cleared acrobatically by Manzorro.

KBFC vs JFC | 55'

Cooper's side have denied everything the Blasters have thrown at them today.

KBFC vs JFC | 59' | Yellow Card

Jeakson saw a yellow card for his challenge on Naorem from behind.

KBFC vs JFC | 61' | Substitution for Kerala Blasters FC

IN- Diamantakos, Vibin; OUT- Peprah, Danish

KBFC vs JFC | 63'

Rehenesh is on another level today.

KBFC vs JFC | 66' | Yellow Card

Ricky sees a yellow card for his late challenge on Luna. It could have been a red because it was not only a late challenge but also a two-footed one.

KBFC vs JFC | 69' | Yellow Card

Prabir Das had a good opportunity to find a teammate from a freekick. His delivery wasn't perfect as he sent the ball out of play.

ISL 2023-24: KBFC (1) vs JFC (0) | 74' | Goalllll for Kerala Blasters FC

A brilliant attacking move by the Blasters. Daisuke got the ball on the right flank and passed to Luna, who combined with Diamantakos for a wonderful one-two. Diamantakos opens the JFC defence with his flick and Luna sends the ball to the far corner with a first-time finish.

KBFC vs JFC | 78'

Jeakson with a strong challenge on Naorem but it was a foul.

KBFC vs JFC | 81' | Substitution for Kerala Blasters FC

N- Feddy OUT- Jeakson

KBFC vs JFC | 82' | Yellow Card

Pronoy Halder sees a yellow card for his challenge on Daisuke.

KBFC vs JFC | 84' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC

IN- Sanan; OUT- Pronay

KBFC vs JFC | 89'

Kerala Blasters leading in terms of possession as well.

KBFC vs JFC | 90'

Seven Minutes added at the end of the second half

KBFC vs JFC | 90+1' | Substitution for Kerala Blasters FC

IN- Nihal; OUT- Aimen

KBFC vs JFC | 90+8' | Yellow Card

Dohling sees a late yellow card.

ISL 2023-24: KBFC (1) vs JFC (0) | Full-time

Adrian Luna's goal helps the Kerala Blasters to a 1-0 win against Jamshedpur FC. That is two wins in two for Kerala, while Jamshedpur is yet to register a victory in the ISL 2023-24 season.

Adrian Luna's goal secures a 1-0 victory for the Kerala Blasters over Jamshedpur FC. 💛

This marks the second consecutive win for KBFC, whereas JFC has yet to secure a victory in the 2023-24 season. 👏#KBFCJFC #KeralaBlasters #Manjappada #ISL10 #ISL2023 #IndianFootball #Luna pic.twitter.com/erAaQccG6E

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) October 1, 2023

East Bengal is one of Asia's biggest and most supported football clubs. In October 2020, the club was voted as the most popular football club in India on an AFC poll by its supporters.

The East Bengal Club was established on 1st August 1920 by Suresh Chandra Chaudhury along with some other dignitaries, and the club's first captain was Ramesh Chandra Sen.

The Kolkata-based club has created a lot of records and won so many trophies. The Football club was going through a tough phase as they hadn't won a major trophy since the 2013-14 season.

But, under the new Manager and coaching staff, the Red & Gold Brigade are playing good football. So, let's look at the trophies East Bengal has won in its footballing history.

East Bengal FC Trophies List

East Bengal played their first match in the 1920 Hercules Cup, which was a 7-a-side tournament that they won. They won their first-ever full tournament in 1921 and lifted the Khogendra Shield.

The Red and Gold brigade qualified for the Calcutta Football League 1st division in 1925. They won their first 1st title in 1942. Then the Kolkata-based club lifted their first IFA Shield in 1943. In 1945, East Bengal won their first double, claiming both the Calcutta Football League and the IFA Shield.

From 1949-51, East Bengal became the first team to make a hat-trick of wins in the IFA Shield. In 1972, East Bengal won the Calcutta Football League, IFA Shield, Durand Cup, and Rovers Cup in a single season, becoming the first team to do so.

In 1972, East Bengal also made a record of being the first and till date, only Indian team to win the Calcutta Football League without conceding a single goal, which they again repeated in 1991.

East Bengal won its first First Division league title in 1942 and has since won it a record 39 times. They have also won eight Federation Cups, three Super Cups, a record 29 IFA Shields, the Kuladakanta Shield, and MLA CUP, alongside 16 Durand Cup titles, making the club one of the most decorated in Indian football.

Khalid Jamil has been named as the new head coach of the Indian Men's Senior Football team, as AIFF chose him over Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic from the final list. With Jamil becoming the new boss of the Blue Tigers, we present you with the stats and history of his career as a football manager so far.

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐒 🇮🇳

Khalid Jamil has been named the new head coach of the Indian Men's Senior Football team.

Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic were the other finalised names, but AIFF have gone for the Jamshedpur FC coach.#AIFF #IndianFootball #KhalidJamil pic.twitter.com/KrnxkQUB6F

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 1, 2025

Khalid Jamil stats as manager

Since retiring as a professional footballer, Jamil started his managerial career with Mumbai FC in 2009. Jamil went on to coach them for 7 years until he joined Aizawl FC in December 2016. It was with Aizawl FC where his career took a turn after leading them to a miraculous I-League title in the 2016/17 season.

After the I-League success, Khalid coached two Kolkata giants, first East Bengal in the 2017-18 season and then ATK Mohun Bagan (which is now Mohun Bagan Super Giant) in the next season.

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However, Khalid did not get that much success with those two Kolkata clubs, and he joined Northeast United FC as the academy head in 2019. From 2019-22, Jamil served as Assistant manager, caretaker manager and then head coach of NEUFC. After that, he spent one season with Bengaluru United.

Finally, in 2023, he arrived at Jamshedpur FC, where he showed his class as the head coach and uplifted a few young Indian talents as well. Last season under him, Jamshedpur FC reached the semi-finals of the Indian Super League as well, and Khalid became the first Indian coach to achieve that feat.

His experince and understanding of Indian football is supposed to be a ground-breaking factor for the upcoming few months of Indian football.

Data by transfermarkt. 

Indian football team winger Liston Colaco scored a stunning free-kick, including a brace, to help Mohun Bagan Super Giant kick off their Durand Cup 2025 journey with a 3-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting Club ar VYBK on Thursday.

Liston's Goalzo

Coincidentally, Liston had also scored a stunning free-kick goal during the practice game between Mohun Bagan senior and Mohun Bagan junior ahead of the season opener. Just in the 21st minute of the match, Liston himself earned a free-kick after being fouled by a trio of Mohammedan defenders at the edge of the box.

Liston took the charge into his hand, in fact, on his feet as he lined up to take the free-kick, the Cristiano-way. Liston took a deep breath and then decided to go over the wall of defenders to beat Subhajit Bhattacharjee in the goal and hit the back of the net.

Beautiful free Kick from Liston Colaco pic.twitter.com/nbi6XQNhSx

— Hari (@Harii33) July 31, 2025

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What happened in the match?

After Liston's goal in the 23rd minute, Mohun Bagan faced a setback at the stroke of the half-time mark. Aupia Ralte received a red card for dissent after he was tackled by Mohammedan in the 43rd minute of the match.

Mohammedan took advantage of Mohun Bagan's one-man less defence as Ahsley Koli scored in the 50th minute to make everything level again. But Mohun Bagan, the champions of the Indian Super League, had tricks up their sleeves as Suhail Ahmed Bhat scored in the 63rd minute to restore their lead. Liston provided the assist for the Kashmiri striker.

In the dying minute of the match, Liston earned the penalty and turned it into a goal from the spot to make a near-perfect match for him and Mohun Bagan SG.

Mohammedan have now lost both of their Group B match of the Durand Cup 2025.

As far as local sporting rivalries go, few on this planet can compare to the one between East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan, commonly known as the Kolkata Derby. 

The two giants hailing from the same city, Kolkata, have been at each other's throats since East Bengal's inception a century and some change ago on August 1st, 1920, and their rivalry has scripted the most glorious chapter in the history of Indian football.

The two teams are not just two football entities but represent two sets of inhabitants of the state of Bengal, who simply cannot stand losing to the other side.  East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan evokes passion unlike any other sporting contest in the country. So ahead of the new season's Kolkata Derby, we take a brief look at the rich history of the rivalry.

Though the data is just an approximation, as of 27th July 2025, it is believed that the tally of overall meetings stands at 403 matches up till now, (including friendlies), where East Bengal have been triumphant 139 times, while Mohun Bagan 135 times. 129 matches have been drawn.

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East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan: Head-to-Head

Since 2020-21, these two teams have played 10 times against each other in ISL, while Mohun Bagan Super Giants have won 9 matches, with only one draw between the two. Mohun Bagan Super Giant is a merger of Mohun Bagan AC and ATK FC.

Mohun Bagan's domination over East Bengal in ISL comes while the two teams enjoy fairly competitive records against each other in other tournaments. In 45 matches of the I-League, East Bengal have won 17 so far and Mohun Bagan 15, while 13 ended in a draw.

In 22 Federation Cup matches, East Bengal have won eight and Mohun Bagan six, while eight matches ended in a draw. In 12 Rovers Cup matches, both teams have won four each, while four matches ended in a draw.

In 163 Calcutta Football League matches, East Bengal won 56, Mohun Bagan 48 and 59 ended in a draw. East Bengal enjoy a massive record against their archrivals in the IFA Shield. Out of 41 matches, they have won 21, while Mohun Bagan has managed to win only seven of those.

East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan overall record

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Technical Committee has narrowed down the search for the next head coach of the Senior Men’s National Football Team to three candidates: Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Stefan Tarkovic. The final appointment will rest with the Federation’s Executive Committee, which is expected to make its decision soon.

After Igor Stimac and Manolo Marquez's stints as the head coaches in the last few seasons, Indian football has not progressed at all. Although India managed to win the SAFF Championship 2023 under Igor, the Blue Tigers won only one match under Marquez's 8-match stint. India lost 3 games while drawing four times, in those 8 games and that made India slip to 133rd position in the FIFA World Rankings.

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The Shortlisted Candidates

Khalid Jamil

An accomplished Indian coach, Jamil is renowned for his work in domestic football, notably guiding Aizawl FC to their historic I-League title. His deep understanding of Indian football and ability to bring the best out of local talent make him a strong contender for the position. 

Khaild Jamil has the experince of managing teams like ATK Mohun Bagan, East Bengal FC, NorthEast United FC, Bengaluru United and Jamshedpur FC. Last season under him, Jamshedpur FC reached the semi-finals of Indian Super League as well.

As per Transfermarkt's data, Jamil has coached 219 games till now while winning 83 of them. Jamil drew 65 games while losing 71.

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Stephen Constantine

The Englishman is no stranger to Indian football. Constantine had two previous stints as India’s head coach from 2002 to 2005 and 2015 to 2019, during which he oversaw significant improvements in the team's performance, including qualification for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

India went from 173 to 97 in the FIFA Rankings during his stint in 2015 to 2019.

Constantine just finished his stint as the head coach of the Pakistan Football team. He was seen last time in India in the 2022-23 season as the head coach of East Bengal FC. 

In the 52 matches he coached India in his two stints, Constantine won 25 of them, while losing 19 and drawing 8 times.

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Stefan Tarkovic

The experienced Slovak coach, best known for managing the Slovakia national team, brings a wealth of European experience and tactical know-how. His international pedigree could be influential in shaping a more competitive Indian squad.

Tarkovic just finished his stint as the head coach of Kyrgyzstan, where he won only 5 games, drew 4 and lost 9 games. However, in his managerial career, he won 32 out of 108 games, keeping a 1.18 points per game stat.