Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 Match Report: Jamshedpur comeback from behind to win by 3-2

Jamshedpur FC made a stunning comeback against Mumbai City FC to win by 3-2, securing their first home win of the ISL 2024-25 season at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.

Staff Reporter

Sep 21, 2024, 4:12 PM

JFC's Javi Hernander and players celebrating after scoring against MCFC at JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur on Saturday.

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

Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 Match Report: Jamshedpur comeback from behind to win by 3-2 - sportzpoint.com

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

Jamshedpur FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 Match Report: Jamshedpur comeback from behind to win by 3-2 - sportzpoint.com
JFC's Albino Gomes gripping the ball against MCFC at JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur on Saturday

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')

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ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC's Roy Krishna is sidelined for the season due to injury

Indian Super League's (ISL) third-highest goal scorer Roy Krishna has been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to an ACL (Grade 3) injury.

Staff Reporter

Dec 4, 2024, 3:31 PM

ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC's Roy Krishna is sidelined for the season due to injury - sportzpoint.com

Odisha FC's star striker and the third highest goal scorer of Indian Super League (ISL) history, Roy Krishna has been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a grade 3 ACL injury he sustained during the game against Hyderabad FC last week.

The Fijian striker had already scored three goals this season in ISL for the Juggernauts and has been one of the most impressive players in the league's history since he joined in 2019. He joined Odisha FC in 2023 after spending fruitful years with Bengaluru FC, ATK and ATK Mohun Bagan before joining the 2023 Super League winners.

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"We will miss him on the pitch:" Lobera

Roy was one of the key clogs in Sergio Lobera's plan and without him, they would have a gigantic boot to fill in. However, Lobera feels Roy's absence will not hurt the team that much as the team is focused on the challenges ahead. 

"It's sad news for the team. Roy is not just an incredible player but also a fantastic human being. We’ll miss him on the pitch, but I’m sure he’ll continue to support us off it. He’s one of the best professionals I’ve worked with, and I wish him a speedy recovery," Lpbera stated via an official press release by Odisha FC. 

"It’s not easy when you have just two training sessions, primarily focused on recovery and compensation. But we don’t make excuses. This is football, and we need to adapt. It’s another challenge for us to overcome, and I believe we’re ready," he added.

Odisha FC are currently 3rd in the ISL standings with 15 points from 10 matches after returning to winning ways against an in-form Bengaluru FC with a 4-1 win at home. Next, they will face Mumbai City FC on 5th December at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar. 

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Match Details:

Odisha FC vs Mumbai City FC
5th Dec | Thursday | 7.30 PM | Kalinga Stadium
Live on Sports18, JioCinema, Star Sports-3

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I-League broadcast: Sony Sports Network will telecast the matches on TV from second round

The TV broadcasting issues of the I-League have been resolved as Sony Sports Network is set to telecast the I-League matches on TV from the second round.

I-League broadcast: Sony Sports Network will telecast the matches on TV from second round

Sony Sports Network is set to acquire the TV broadcasting rights of the I-League 2024-25 following the extensive feud between the I League clubs association and AIFF. 

SSEN acquired the OTT rights before and they will continue to stream the matches on its official app whereas Sony Sports Network Channels will broadcast the matches on TV. 

The I-League is about to kick-off from today but. the dispute between I-League clubs association and AIFF has delayed the TV broadcasting. Matches scheduled for first round will not be telecasted on TV but football fans can watch the I-League games live on TV on and from 29 November 2024. 

The I-League clubs association headed by Delhi FC owner Ranjit Bajaj announced in a letter to AIFF yesterday that the 12 I-League clubs have decided to boycott the league and they will not play unless the broadcasting issues are resolved. Shrachi Sports' venture SSEN also announced yesterday that fans can watch the matches 'only' on SSEN app which added fuel to the fire. 

However, in an overnight development, AIFF has finalized Sony as the TV broadcasting partner for the I-League 2024-25 and the clubs expect that over 100 of the scheduled 132 matches will be telecasted live on TV. 

Participating clubs will reportedly pay 12 Lakh rupees each to the Sony Sports Network to cover the broadcasting costs which does not include the participation fees of 7 Lakhs paid to the AIFF. 

The uncertainty regarding the broadcasting issues have finally been resolved and the I-League 2024-25 will start according to the announced fixtures. Sreenidi Deccan will take on Gokulam Kerala in a blockbuster opening game set to kick off today at 4:30 PM IST. Later today, Inter Kashi will face newly promoted Sporting Club Bengaluru in the second match of the opening day, scheduled to start today at 7:00 PM IST. 

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I-League 2024-25 Fixtures, Teams and Everything you need to know

I-League kicks off from tomorrow and 12 teams will compete this season. Here in this article, Sportzpoint presents the I-League 2024-25 Fixtures, Teams and everything you need to know.

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Indian football fans better sit tight as one of the most prestigious accolades in Indian Football, the I-League 2024-25 is around the corner. Sreenidi Deccan will take on Gokulam Kerala tomorrow in Hyderabad in the opening match of this season.

From Complete fixtures to the participating teams, here is everything you need to know about the 18th season of the I-League.

Teams to participate in the I-League 2024-25

10 teams from the 2023-24 I-League will compete this season along with 2 teams that achieved promotion to the I-League from the I-League 2. 

2023-24 I-League 2 Champions Sporting Bengaluru and Runner-ups Dempo SC are the new inclusions this season.

  • Aizawl FC

  • Churchill Brothers

  • Delhi FC

  • Dempo SC

  • Gokulamn Kerala

  • Inter Kashi

  • Namdhari FC

  • Rajasthan United

  • Real Kashmir

  • Shillong Lajong

  • Sporting Bengaluru

  • Sreenidi Deccan

Teams to watch this season

Gokulam Kerala will be eyeing for their third I-League title after falling 10 points short of the champions Mohammedan SC. Gokulam finished third last season and they have to strong squad to compete under new manager Antonio Rueda Fernandez. Players such as Sergio Llamas, Martín Cháves, VP Suhair, and last season's Golden Boot winner Álex Sánchez will be crucial for Gokulam's journey this season.

Sreenidi Deccan, the runner-up of last season and the 2022-23 season as well, will suit up for the league title and they have retained the almost same squad from last season. Portuguese coach Rui Amorim has been appointed as the new coach and the Hyderabad-based club will leave no stone unturned for their title charge. Players like David Castañeda, William Alves, Brandon Vanlalremdika, and Eli Sabiá can make Sreenidi fans dream of their maiden I-League title.

Inter Kashi debuted in the 2023-24 I-League as a new inductee and finished in the 4th position. However, they have appointed Antonio Lopez Habas as the new gaffer who is arguably the best coach in ISL history. Mario Barco, Joni Kauko, and Nikola Stojanović will strengthen Kashi's squad whereas they have renowned Indian players such as Edmund Lalrindika, Arindam Bhattacharya, and Narayan Das. inter Kashi will be a very interesting team to watch this season. 

Churchill Brothers will again represent Goa after finishing seventh last season along with the Goa counterpart Dempo SC, the club that returned to the I-League after nine long years. Shillong Lajong displayed a good show of football in the Durand Cup 2024 and they hope to continue to do so. 

Previous Winners

Season Winners Runner-ups
2007-08 Dempo SC Churchill Brothers
2008-09 Churchill Brothers Mohun Bagan
2009-10 Dempo SC Churchill Brothers
2010-11 Salgaocar FC East Bengal
2011-12 Dempo SC East Bengal
2012-13 Churchill Brothers Pune FC
2013-14 Bengaluru FC East Bengal
2014-15 Mohun Bagan Bengaluru FC
2015-16 Bengaluru FC Mohun Bagan
2016-17 Aizawl FC Mohun Bagan
2017-18 Minerva Punjab NEROCA
2018-19 Chennai City FC East Bengal
2019-20 Mohun Bagan -
2020-21 Gokulam Kerala Churchill Brothers
2021-22 Gokulam Kerala Mohammedan SC
2022-23 Punjab FC Sreenidi Deccan
2023-24 Mohammedan SC Sreenidi Deccan

Complete Fixtures 

I-League 2024-25 Fixtures, Teams and Everything you need to know-sportzpoint.com

I-League 2024-25 Fixtures, Teams and Everything you need to know-sportzpoint.com

I-League 2024-25 Fixtures, Teams and Everything you need to know-sportzpoint.com

I-League 2024-25 Fixtures, Teams and Everything you need to know-sportzpoint.com

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India vs Malaysia Friendly: Jay Gupta called up to replace Aakash Sangwan and Ashish Rai

Defender Jay Gupta has been called up by Manolo Marquez as Aakash Sangwan and Asish Rai have been released due to injuries ahead of the friendly against Malaysia tomorrow.

Soumit Bhattacharya

Nov 17, 2024, 12:04 PM

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Indian National Football Team head coach Manolo Marquez has called up FC Goa defender Jay Gupta ahead of the friendly against Malaysia on Monday. Defenders Aakash Sngwan and Asish Rai have left the national camp in Hyderabad due to injuries. 

Jay Gupta made his national team debut against Kuwait in a goalless draw on 6 June 2024. The 23-year-old FC Goa defender plays as a left-back and he will replace his club teammate Aakash Sangwan who also plays as a left-back.

Asish Rai felt minor discomforts in the training sessions for his club Mohun Bagan ahead of their game against Hyderabad FC. However, he is knocked out of the national squad as well. 

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It will be interesting to see how Manolo Marquez is going to combine the defensive line-up against Malaysia. Sandesh Jhingan was called up for the national team after recovering from a long-term injury but Anwar Ali is likely to start against Malaysia. However, Subhashish Bose was dropped from the squad but Manolo still has options such as Chinglensana Singh, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, and Rahul Bheke. 

India squad against Malaysia 

India vs Malaysia Freindly: Jay Gupta called up to replace Aakash sangwan and Ashish Rai -sportzpoint.com
Indian Squad today in Hyderabad. (Image Credit | Indian Football Team on X)

Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal Kaith

Defenders: Anwar Ali, Chinglensana Singh, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Roshan Singh Naorem, Sandesh Jhingan, Jay Gupta

Midfielders: Brandon Fernandes, Jeakson Singh, Jithin MS, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Vibin Mohanan, Thoiba Singh

Forwards: Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad, Farukh Choudhary, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh

Match Details

Match: India vs Malaysia

Date: 18 November 2024

Time: 7:30 IST

Venue: GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad

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AIFF proposes new structure for men's football competitions in India

According to various reports, AIFF has proposed a revamped four-tier football structure for Indian National and State football competitions to the stakeholders.

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reportedly proposed a new four-tier structure for Indian national football leagues and state leagues to the State FAs and the other stakeholders of Indian football. The four-tier structure will introduce a new second-tier national league and new flagship state leagues that will completely revamp the men's football structure in India. 

According to 90ndstoppage, AIFF has not proposed anything on promotion and relegations and so many questions about the new structure remain there. AIFF State Gradation and State Specific Strategic Plans meeting concluded on 14 November but there is no official confirmation about the new structure. 

The newly proposed structure

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According to 90ndstoppage, the newly proposed structural overhaul will let the Indian Super League continue as the Tier 1 National League in India. However, 16 teams will compete in the ISL. 

I League is the Tier 2 National League in India as per the current structure; whereas I League 2 and I League 3 continue to be the third and fourth-tier respectively. The revamped structure is likely to merge the I League, I League 2 and I League 3 into one single National League which will include 16 clubs in total and continue as the second-tier National League in India. 

However, AIFF plans to introduce flagship state franchise leagues in 12 states with high footballing activities which will include 6 teams in each state league in the beginning and will expand to 10 teams by 2030. This new franchise state leagues will be considered the new Tier 3. 

The existing state league will be continued as Tier 4 in the newly proposed structure.

AIFF reportedly proposed a new structure for the Santosh Trophy as well.

Remaining questions

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The AIFF State Gradation and State Specific Strategic Plans meeting took place from 12 to 14 November. (Image Credit | Indian Football Team on X)

The current footballing structure for men's football in India has no relegation in the Indian Super League, but the second-tier I League has one promotion berth to the ISL and one relegation berth to the I League 2. Similarly, I League 2 has 2 promotions to the I League and 2 relegations to the I League 3. 

However, it is not yet clear if ISL will finally adopt the Promotion-relegation format as well in the new structure. There is no clear indication of how the one consolidated second-tier National League will work with only 16 clubs; whereas the I League, I League 2 and I League 3 have 49 clubs in total that play in the national level of Indian football.

Various questions remain for the proposed state franchise leagues. It will be exciting to see if AIFF fixes a certain franchise fee for clubs to be paid to participate in the new flagship state leagues. If so, how the existing clubs will participate without proper sponsors and prominent infrastructure remains clouded. 

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