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NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC ISL 2024-25 Knockout 2 Highlights | Jamshedpur seals a breathtaking win in Shillong; books their place in the semis | FT NEUFC 0-2 JFC

Catch the highlights of the NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC Knockout 2 match in ISL 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.

Mar 30, 2025, 4:05 PM2 min read

NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC ISL 2024-25 Knockout 2 LIVE Updates, News, Scores and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of Indian Super League following the conclusion of the March international window.

The ISL 2024-25 Playoffs have marked its beginning on March 29, with an emphatic 5-0 victory by Bengaluru FC over Mumbai City FC in the first knockout match.

Read Also | ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format: Everything you need to know

Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the highly intense Knockout 2 encounter between NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.

NorthEast and Jamshedpur both finished the league stage with 38 points from 24 games. The Highlanders' position was bettered by a higher goal difference (17) than Jamshedpur (-6), leading them to a fourth-place finish. The Red Miners finished in fifth position.

As the pathway to the semi-finals lures both teams, offering a potential roller-coaster ride for us, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.

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LIVE Updates

Mar 30, 2025, 4:50 PM

Thank you and stay tuned!

ISL 2024-25 Knockout round comes to an end! 

Hope you enjoyed our LIVE coverage. We will be back with more LIVE coverages of the Indian Super League 2024-25 semi-finals!

Thank you and stay tuned with us! 

Mar 30, 2025, 4:04 PM

Jamshedpur march on to the semi-finals!

What a breathtaking win for Jamshedpur in Shillong!

The Red Miners will face league-shield winners Mohun Bagan SG in the two-legged semi-finals.

Semi-final 2, Leg 1: Jamshedpur FC vs Mohun Bagan SG - 3 April 2025

Semi-final 2, Leg 2: Mohun Bagan SG vs Jamshedpur FC - 7 April 2025

Mar 30, 2025, 4:01 PM

90'+12' | HERE GOES THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE! | FT NEUFC 0-2 JFC

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Mar 30, 2025, 4:00 PM

90'+9' | JAMSHEDPUR SEALS IT WITH JAVI'S GOAL!!!! | NEUFC 0-2 JFC

ABSOLUTE MADNESS IN SHILLONG!

Ritwik Das dribbled and dodged past the Northeast defenders before passing to Javi inside the six-yard box. The Red Miners' captain literally toyed with Gurmeet before slotting it home with a swift strike!

Jamshedpur has sealed their place in the semi-finals!

The NorthEast players are down on the ground with their hearts broken in the most hurtful way possible!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:56 PM

90'+6' | Ajaraie hits the woodwork!

Unbelievable!

Alaaeddine Ajaraie's pinpoint header from the edge of the six-yard box somehow hit the woodwork! Ajaraie failed to keep the rebound on target as well!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:54 PM

90'+5' | Gogoi goes over the bar!

Parthib Gogoi's strike from the just the edge of the penalty area went over the crossbar!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:52 PM

90'+3' | Another chance goes begging

Another cross is delivered into the box, and this time Eze headed it away!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:50 PM

90'+1' | How can Guillermo miss this!

Alaaeddine flicked the ball behind into the box as Guillermo had an open goal in front of him, but a slight touch from Barla kept the ball off the target.

This was the easiest chance the hosts had after a long time!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:49 PM

90' | 8 minutes of stoppage time added on!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:48 PM

90' | Subsitution for NorthEast United

In: Parthib Gogoi

Out: Jithin MS

Mar 30, 2025, 3:48 PM

88' | Straight red for Mobashir!

Mobashir Rahman is shown a straight red card for deliberately kicking Macarton in a tussle!

Jamshedpur are down to ten men!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:47 PM

87' | What a madness!

There were back-to-back chances for NorthEast, but no, the Jamshedpur defence seems to have a no-entry board hanging in front of them.

Compact and robust defending from the Red Miners' defence!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:44 PM

85' | Yellow for Albino

Albino Gomes is shown a yellow for wasting time.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:44 PM

84' | Off target for Thoi

Thoi Singh half-volleyed a strike from close to the left but skied his strike over the bar.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:42 PM

83' | Chance for Jamshedpur

Siverio had an attempt on target following the cross from Murray, but he failed to find the precision from inside the box!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:41 PM

82' | Substitution for NorthEast United

In: Thoi Singh

Out: Redeem Tlang

Mar 30, 2025, 3:41 PM

82' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC

In: Ritwik Das

Out: Mohammed Sanan

Mar 30, 2025, 3:39 PM

81' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC

In: Javier Siverio

Out: Rei Tachikawa

Mar 30, 2025, 3:39 PM

80' | It's heating up in Shillong!

The crowd is roaring as Tachikawa and Sanan are down!

Both of them are receiving medical attention as the NorthEast players are very animated!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:37 PM

78' | Effort from Javi

Javi Hernandez lodged an ambitious long-ranger strike from the middle of the park, but the ball soared wide off the second post.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:36 PM

76' | Final quarter to play

We are back after the second drinks break of the game. The final fifteen minutes are left to play.

Can NorthEast pull off a miracle? Or is Jamshedpur going to stamp a well-dominant win?

Mar 30, 2025, 3:34 PM

74' | Pronay is too good

Pronay Halder executed two consecutive clearances to deny the NorthEast attackers. 

Absolutely top-notch performance from him so far tonight!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:32 PM

71' | Substitution for NorthEast United

In: Guillermo Hierro

Out: Nestor Albiach

Mar 30, 2025, 3:29 PM

70' | Another off target strike from Ajaraie

Alaaeddine Ajaraie sprinted into the middle, in front of the box, but failed to keep his powerful strike on target.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:28 PM

68' | Block from Eze

Nestor won the battle against Sanan and flashed a strike from a very tight angle on the right, as Eze stayed alert in making a perfect block.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:23 PM

63' | Appeal from NorthEast

The Highlanders appealed for the handball against Ashutosh Mehta, but the referee did not give any attention.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:19 PM

60' | Chance for NorthEast

Tlang perfectly soared his free-kick past the one-man wall Sanan, but Macarton's header drifted way over the target.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:16 PM

57' | Off target for Ajaraie

Alaaeddine Ajaraie dribbled past a defender before slicing a strike that again sailed over the crossbar.

Not a familiar sight from the Moroccan magician, who has suffered a frustrating night so far.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:13 PM

54' | Mind-blowing defensive work from Jamshedpur

NorthEast keeps unleashing chances after chances, but they are lacking in the final third. Jamshedpur's defence has been very resolute so far.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:12 PM

53' | So close for Jithin!

Macarton brilliantly trapped the ball inside the box and passed it to Jithin, whose first-time strike went just a bit over the crossbar!

Mar 30, 2025, 3:10 PM

52' | Yellow for Macarton

Macarton Nickson receives a yellow for a foul.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:10 PM

50' | Good tackle from Zabaco

Tachikawa anticipated the long ball on the right as he kept a grounded minus into the box, but Zabaco denied Javi from having a strike.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:08 PM

49' | What an effort from Samte!

Samte intended to produce a cross from down the left flank, but the ball travelled to the right top bin. However, Albino Gomes kept the ball off target with a brilliant save.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:07 PM

47' | Chances for NorthEast

Two clumsy clearances came off the Jamshedpur defence, but Macarton and Albiach both failed to capitalize on the chances.

Mar 30, 2025, 3:04 PM

46' | The second half action begins

Mar 30, 2025, 2:49 PM

45'+4' | Here goes the half-time whistle. | HT NEUFC 0-1 JFC

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Mar 30, 2025, 2:49 PM

45'+4' | Easy collection for Albino

Albiach kept the header on target that was easily collected by Albino Gomes.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:47 PM

45'+2' | Gurmeet collects

Mohammad Uvais kept a grounder on target from the left, but that was enough to beat Gurmeet.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:46 PM

45' | 3 minutes of additional minutes announced

Mar 30, 2025, 2:45 PM

44' | Battle in the middle

The tempo has slowed down a bit, but we are not short of action as the game is mostly being played in the middle of the park. The half-time break is also knocking on the doors.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:38 PM

37' | Effort from Sanan

Sanan attempted a volleyed strike from almost 35 yards into the middle, but skied it to the stands.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:37 PM

36' | Brilliant tackle from Redeem

Mohammed Sanan brezzed past Redeem Tlang on the left flank, attempting to produce a cross, but Redeem executed a clean diving tackle.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:31 PM

29' | GOALLLLL! Eze strikes it home! | NEUFC 0-1 JFC

Stephen Eze has drawn the first blood for Jamshedpur!

Nestor Albiach made a wrongful touch following the Jamshedpur corner, which bounced off his feet and ended up in Eze at a very tough angle on the right to the six-yard box. The Jamshedpur defender absolutely fired it home with a right-footed strike, leaving no room for Gurmeet!

The visitors have broken the deadlock!

Mar 30, 2025, 2:28 PM

26' | Gurmeet stayed alert

It was an almost suicidal backpass from Asheer, which was close to being intercepted by a running Jordan Murray, but Gurmeet showed his awareness and cleared the danger away. Murray and Gurmeet clashed, but the game resumed after a minute.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:25 PM

24' | Jithin is closed down

Jithin MS and Mohammad Uvais battling on the right flank of NorthEast has been a treat to the eyes so far. Uvais has the upper hand so far, but Jithin will definitely not fall short.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:19 PM

18' | Tachikawa gets blocked

Rei Tachikawa sprinted toward the box from the left and cut in before taking a strike, but that was well-blocked by Bemammer.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:14 PM

13' | Eze gets booked

Stephen Eze is shown a yellow for a nasty foul on Albiach from behind.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:12 PM

11' | Ajaraie skies it over

Alaaeddine Ajaraie flashed a powerful right-footer from almost 30 yards out of the box, but the ball sailed way over the crossbar!

Mar 30, 2025, 2:11 PM

10' | Javi fails to connect

Javi Hernandez again found another open scoring opportunity following a cheeky flick from Murray, but the Jamshedpur skipper failed to connect his strike.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:09 PM

7' | WHAT WAS THAT?

What an absolute brilliant free-flowing football from NorthEast!

Redeem delivered a vicious cross from the right, which was met by Macarton at the edge of the goalpost. The ball went in, but Albino somehow revived it off the goal-line.

The goal was not given, and the replay showed that the ball touched Macarton's hand after bouncing off the pitch.

Fiery start! 

Mar 30, 2025, 2:06 PM

6' | Attempt from Macarton

Macarton followed up a second ball from Akhtar and unleashed a strike from a distance, though it went wide off the far post.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:05 PM

4' | Sanan takes an effort

Mohammad Sanan took a strike from a distance, but Gurmeet swiftly claimed it.

Mar 30, 2025, 2:04 PM

3' | Chance for Jamshedpur

Brilliant ball delivered by Nikhil Barla from the right flank, but Javi Hernandez failed to anticipate the ball inside the box.

What a start to this game!

Mar 30, 2025, 2:03 PM

2' | Chance for NorthEast

Alaaeddine Ajaraie chipped the ball just in front of Macarton inside the box, but the NorthEast midfielder failed to convert it!

Mar 30, 2025, 2:00 PM

1' | Kick Off!

NorthEast United gets things underway in Shillong!

Mar 30, 2025, 2:00 PM

Here they are!

Mar 30, 2025, 1:16 PM

Line-up | Jamshedpur FC

Starting XI: Albino Gomes (GK); Ashutosh Mehta, Stephen Eze, Nikhil Barla, Mohammad Uvais; Pronay Halder, Rei Tachikawa, Mobashir Rahman, Javi Hernandez (C); Mohammad Sanan, Jordan Murray 

Subs: Amrit, Kartik, Muirang, Chawngthu, Ritwik, Imran, Sreekuttan, Aniket, Siverio 

Head Coach: Khalid Jamil 

Mar 30, 2025, 1:08 PM

Line-ups | NorthEast United

Starting XI: Gurmeet Singh (GK); Redeem Tlang, Asheer Akhtar, Micheal Zabaco (C), B. Samte; Mohammad Ali Bemammer, Mayakkannan; Jithin MS, Macarton Nickson, Nestor Albiach; Alaaeddine Ajaraie 

Subs: Mirshad, Dinesh, Tondonba, Robin, Bekey, Thoi, Parthib, Phalguni, Guillermo 

Head Coach: Juan Pedro Benali 

Mar 30, 2025, 12:58 PM

Visitors checking in!

Mar 30, 2025, 12:56 PM

The hosts are in the house!

Mar 30, 2025, 9:54 AM

Things will get heated!

Mar 30, 2025, 9:53 AM

Head-to-Head Stats in ISL | NEUFC vs JFC

Total matches played: 17

NorthEast United FC wins: 4

Jamshedpur FC wins: 7

Draws: 6

Mar 30, 2025, 9:48 AM

The Masterminds | Khalid Jamil

Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil expressed his pleasure at playing the ISL playoffs in Shillong.

“We are very happy to be in Shillong. There is a lot of love for football here. The stadium is looking fantastic, the crowd support is amazing, and we are looking forward to securing a positive result,” he said.

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Mar 30, 2025, 9:48 AM

The Masterminds | Juan Pedro Benali

NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali outlined his side’s objectives entering into the knockout.

“We need to be ready, not make any excuses, and score whenever chances come our way. We need to convert our opportunities and always be focused, and stop Jamshedpur FC’s special style of play,” he said.

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Mar 30, 2025, 9:44 AM

What's at stake?

The winner of this single-legged Knockout 2 match will take on the league-shield winners Mohun Bagan SG in the semi-finals.

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Mar 30, 2025, 9:42 AM

Earlier this season

NorthEast United 5-0 Jamshedpur FC, 26 October 2024 

NorthEast schooled Jamshedpur in a 5-0 triumph in the first league-stage fixture this season at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Parthib Gogoi both racked up braces, whereas Macartn scored another for the Highlanders.

Jamshedpur FC 0-2 NorthEast United, 13 February 2025

In the reverse fixture, Jamshedpur failed to avenge their heavy defeat as they fell to a 0-2 defeat at home against NorthEast United. Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a brace to earn all three points at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur.

Highlights: Jamshedpur FC vs NorthEast United FC Highlights ISL 2024-25 | Northeast frustrate Jamshedpur to stamp a convincing win | FT JFC 0-2 NEUFC

Mar 30, 2025, 9:32 AM

The venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong

Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati

Mar 30, 2025, 9:28 AM

How to watch the match?

The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Mar 30, 2025, 9:24 AM

Match Details

Match: NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC 

Tournament: ISL 2024-25 Play-Offs Knockout 2

Date: 30 March 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.

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Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly. Get the full list and updates of this key preparatory match for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

May 28, 2025, 8:47 AM2 min read

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly

Head coach Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly on May 28, 2025. All the 28 players, who are currently a part of the ongoing camp in Kolkata, will travel to Thailand for the FIFA friendly for the June 4 fixture.

With a crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on the horizon, the Indian Men's National Football Team is gearing up for a significant test. The squad will leave for Thailand on Wednesday evening for their friendly on June 4, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani at 18:00 IST.

Subsequently, the team will depart for Hong Kong on the next day (June 5) for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round fixture.

Kolkata: The Blue Tigers' pre-Thailand training hub

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly | sportzpoint.com
Sunil Chhetri along with the other squad members in Day 2 of training camp in Kolkata. Image | Facebook

The Blue Tigers' intensive training camp kicked off in Kolkata on May 19. The men in Blue underwent six full days of structured training and gym sessions. These were focused on refining patterns, defensive organisation, attacking transitions, and all other crucial elements for the gameplay.

A highlight of the camp was the inclusion of two practice matches:

  • On May 26, the Blue Tigers faced Santosh Trophy Champions Bengal, securing a 2-1 victory. (goal scorers: Brandon Fernandes and Ashique Kuruniyan)
  • On May 27, they faced North 24 Parganas, securing a 3-0 victory. (goal scorers: Sunil Chhetri, Chinglensana Singh Konsham and Udanta Singh Kumam)

Blue Tigers’ 28-member squad for the FIFA Friendly against Thailand

Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh, Amrinder Singh.

Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Anwar Ali, Boris Singh Thangjam, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh, Abhishek Singh Tekcham.

Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes, Nikhil Prabhu.

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Head Coach: Manolo Márquez

Assistant Coach: Mahesh Gawali

Assistant Coach: Benito Montalvo

Goalkeeper Coach: Marc Gamon

Strength and Conditioning Coach: José Carlos Barroso

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Indian Football: Rahul KP creates history, signs for West Ham United

Rahul KP, the Indian winger, will play for English Premier League club West Ham United in The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.

May 24, 2025, 6:20 AM2 min read

Indian Football: Rahul KP creates history, signs for West Ham United | sportzpoint.com

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian football, Rahul KP, the dynamic winger of Odisha FC, has been extended a prestigious invitation to represent English Premier League powerhouse West Ham United in the highly anticipated summer edition of The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.

This is the first time in Indian football history that an Indian player will represent a top-division English Premier League club men’s team. This is a monumental achievement not only for Rahul's burgeoning career and Odisha FC but also for the continued growth and recognition of the state of Odisha and Indian football on the international stage.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 9, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The tournament boasts a diverse international roster, with participating teams and players hailing from countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and India. The star-studded event will notably feature teams led by legendary footballers such as Luis Nani, Sergio Agüero, and Hope Solo.

Rahul KP will join a distinguished West Ham United squad that includes notable personalities like actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, former Argentina international Mauro Zárate, and several professional athletes who have represented the United States in the World Indoor Football Cup.

The three group stage games featuring West Ham United will be broadcast live on YouTube channels. Additionally, these matches will be televised live on ESPN.

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AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players

Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth won the Best Men's and Women's Player of the Year Awards, respectively, in the recently concluded AIFF Awards 2025. Here are all the winners this season.

May 2, 2025, 5:13 PM3 min read

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) celebrated the best of Indian football at the AIFF Awards 2025, held today in Bhubaneswar, honouring outstanding players, coaches, referees, and member associations for their contributions during the 2024-25 season.

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com
Subhasish Bose recieving the Best Men's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF
AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com
Soumya Guguloth won the Women's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF

The ceremony highlighted the growing competitiveness of Indian football, with Mohun Bagan SG’s Subhasish Bose and East Bengal FC’s Soumya Guguloth crowned Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year, respectively. 

AIFF Awards 2025 Winners

Individual Awards

  • Men's Player of the Year: Subhasish Bose (Mohun Bagan SG, Defender)
    • Recognised for his leadership as captain and stellar performances for Mohun Bagan SG as the mariners became the first team to defend the ISL Shield, along with reclaiming the ISL Cup. Bose kept 13 clean sheets as a defender and scored 6 goals as well. 
  • Women's Player of the Year: Soumya Guguloth (East Bengal FC, Forward)
    • Honoured as the top Indian scorer in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) and a key player for the Blue Tigresses. She helped East Bengal FC win the IWL 2024-25 title.
  • Men's Goalkeeper of the Year: Vishal Kaith (Mohun Bagan SG)
    • Awarded for holding the record for the most clean sheets in Indian Super League (ISL) history. Kaith had a record 15 clean sheets in ISL 2024-25 and conceded only 19 goals across 26 appearances
  • Most Promising Men's Player of the Year: Brison Fernandes (Midfielder)
    • Noted for his midfield mastery and potential as a rising star.
  • Most Promising Women's Player of the Year: Neha (Haryana, Winger)
    • Recognised for her performances, including 2 goals in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship and 3 goals in the Senior Women’s National Championship.
  • Men's Coach of the Year: Khalid Jamil (Jamshedpur FC)
    • Won for the second consecutive year for leading Jamshedpur FC to the Kalinga Super Cup semifinals.
  • Women's Coach of the Year: Sujata Kar (Sreebhumi FC)
    • Awarded for guiding newly-promoted Sreebhumi FC to a third-place finish in the IWL.
  • Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
    • Acknowledged for consistent officiating on the pitch.
  • Female Referee of the Year: Tekcham Ranjita Devi
    • Recognised for her officiating excellence.
  • Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
  • Male Assistant Referee of the Year: Vairamuthu P

Member Association (MA) Awards

  • Most Successful MA (Club Competitions): Indian Football Association (West Bengal)
    • For dominance in men’s competitions, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal winning major titles.
  • Most Successful MA (NFC Competitions): All Manipur Football Association
    • Recognised for success in the National Football Championships.
  • Best MA for Supporting Women’s Football: Punjab Football Association
    • Honoured for contributions to women’s football development.
  • Best MA for Hosting Most AIFF Competitions: Football Association of Odisha and Goa Football Association
    • For hosting numerous AIFF events.
  • MA with Most Player Registrations (Men’s): Kerala Football Association
    • For the highest number of male player registrations.
  • MA with Most Player Registrations (Women’s): Western India Football Association (Maharashtra)
    • For leading in female player registrations.
  • Special Award for MA Launching New Projects: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For innovative football initiatives.
  • MA with Most Grassroots Activities: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For extensive grassroots programs.
  • MA with Most Youth Tournaments Conducted: Karnataka State Football Association
    • For organising numerous youth tournaments.
  • MA with Most Coaching Courses: Punjab Football Association
    • For conducting the most coaching courses.
  • MA with Most Refereeing Courses: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For leading in referee training programs.
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Mohun Bagan SG Edges Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals

Goals from Sahal Abdul Samad in the 22nd minute and Suhail Ahmad Bhat in the 51st minute of the match helped Mohun Bagan SG beat Kerala Blasters FC by 2-1 to qualify for the semis of Kalinga Super Cup 2025.

Apr 26, 2025, 3:33 PM3 min read

Mohun Bagan SG Edges Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals - Suhail Bhatt with the goal for MBSG | sportzpoint.com

On a vibrant Saturday evening, April 26, 2025, Mohun Bagan SG’s youthful squad clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 quarter-finals, securing their spot in the semi-finals.

The Mariners, boasting an all-Indian lineup save for Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, showcased their attacking flair with goals from Sahal Abdul Samad in the 22nd minute and Suhail Ahmad Bhat in the 51st. Despite a late strike from Kerala Blasters’ Sreekuttan MS in the 94th minute, Mohun Bagan SG held firm, thanks to a stellar performance by goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem. Bastab Roy’s team now awaits the winner of the FC Goa vs. Punjab FC clash in the semi-final on April 30.

The match kicked off cautiously, with both sides probing without overcommitting. For the first 20 minutes, neither team managed to create clear chances. Then, Mohun Bagan SG sparked the game to life with a moment of brilliance.

Salahudheen Adnan dazzled down the right, weaving past Naocha Singh before delivering a pinpoint cross into the box. Sahal Abdul Samad, with a deft shoulder drop, shook off Ruivah Hormipam and delicately lifted the ball over goalkeeper Sachin Suresh to break the deadlock.

Mohun Bagan SG Edges Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals | sportzpoint.com

The goal jolted Kerala Blasters into action, and they pushed hard for an equaliser. Noah Sadaoui, fresh off a spectacular long-range goal against East Bengal, tried his luck from distance but sent the ball straight to Dheeraj Singh.

Read Also | India expresses formal interest to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031

The Blasters grew threatening from set pieces, particularly short corners. In the 30th minute, Sadaoui’s low cross after a quick one-two with Vibin Mohanan was cleared by Dippendu Biswas. Moments later, Hormipam’s looping cross nearly sneaked into the top corner, only for Dheeraj to tip it over.

Just before halftime, Mohammed Aimen cut in from the left and unleashed a curling shot that sailed narrowly over the bar, leaving the Blasters frustrated.

The second half began with Mohun Bagan SG striking early. In the 47th minute, Sachin Suresh pulled off a stunning save to deny Salahudheen in a one-on-one, but the warning went unheeded. Four minutes later, Ashique Kuruniyan tore down the left, breezed past Hormipam, and rolled a precise pass to Suhail Ahmad Bhat, who calmly slotted it home to double the lead.

Mohun Bagan SG Edges Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals - Suhail Bhatt with the goal for MBSG | sportzpoint.com

From there, the game became the Dheeraj Singh show. Kerala Blasters threw everything forward, but the Mohun Bagan goalkeeper stood tall. Jesús Jiménez squandered two golden opportunities, blasting over the bar in the 65th minute and dragging a shot wide two minutes later. In the 70th minute, Dheeraj denied substitute Kwame Peprah’s angled effort, and with five minutes left, Peprah’s low cross found Jiménez, who couldn’t connect cleanly.

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Dheeraj’s heroics continued as he thwarted Peprah from point-blank range, with Amandeep clearing Ebindas Y’s follow-up off the line. The Blasters finally broke through in stoppage time when Jiménez set up Sreekuttan, who rifled a shot past Dheeraj. But the goal came too late to spark a comeback.

Salahudheen Adnan earned the Kalinga Player of the Match award for his electrifying performance.

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Kalinga Super Cup 2025: Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC Match Preview, Head-to-head stats and streaming details

Here is everything you need to know about the Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC, Kalinga Super Cup quarter-final match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.

Apr 25, 2025, 9:42 PM3 min read

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A young Mohun Bagan Super Giant will take on Kerala Blasters FC in the first quarter-final of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 on Saturday at 4.30 pm IST. This will be the first time Kerala Blasters FC will play in the final eight of the Super Cup, while the ISL Cup and Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant have already booked their place in the AFC Champions League Two.

Here is everything you need to know about the Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC, Kalinga Super Cup quarter-final match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar. 

Match Details

Match: Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC, Kalinga Super Cup quarter-final

Date: 26 April 2025

Time: 4.30 pm IST

Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Kerala Blasters FC, Kalinga Super Cup 2025 quarter-final match LIVE on Star Sports 3 TV Channel. Moreover, they can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar.

Head-to-head stats: MBSG vs KBFC

Till now, Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters FC have faced each other 10 times. Mohun Bagan SG have always dominated the team from South. The Mariners have won 8 out of 10 games, while Kerala emerged victorious only once. 

One game between these two clubs ended in a draw.

Team News: Mohun Bagan SG 

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Since Mohun Bagan Super Giant have already qualified for the AFC Champions League Two, they have decided to send a young team for the Super Cup. After getting a bye in the round of 16 match, Mohun Bagan will play their first match of the tournament against Kerala Blasters FC. 

Bastab Roy will be filling in for Jose Molina as the head coach of the team, while Deepak Tangri, who once started as an academy player for Mohun Bagan, will lead the team in the tournament. Nuno Reis will be the only foreign player in the squad for the Mohun Bagan team.

Indian team stars Sahal Abdul Samad and Ashique Kuruniyan will also be there for the Mariners. 

MBSG Full squad for the Kalinga Super Cup 2025: Raj Basfore, Nuno Miguel Pereira Reis, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem, Abhishek Dhananjay Suryavanshi, Sahal Abdul Samad, Muhammed Ashique Kuruniyan, Deepak Tangri, Arsh Anwer Shaikh, Dippendu Biswas, Glan Martins, Amandeep, Shibam Munda, Loitongbam Taison Singh, Leewan Castanha, Sandeep Malik, Saurabh Bhanwala, Leimapokpam Sibajit Singh, Salahudheen Adnan K, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Umer Muhthar K P, Pasang Dorjee Tamang, Ravi Bahadur Rana, Serto Worneilen Kom, Thumsol Tongsin, Priyansh Dubey.

Team News: Kerala Blasters FC

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Kerala Blasters FC are coming into the quarter-final for the first time, after defeating defending champion East Bengal by 2-0. New coach David Català, who was brought in to the team just a few weeks before the tournament, will be confident seeing the progress of the team. 

Though Mohun Bagan will have their development side, Catala wants to respect a champion team like Mohun Bagan Super Giant and focus on the strategies for the game. Noah Sadaoui looked threatening from the first minute against East Bengal and will be a key player for the Manjapadas. 

The pairing of Noah Sadaoui with Jesús Jiménez will be a key factor in the matchup against Mohun Bagan, who will have someone like Dippendu Biswas and Glan Martins at the back with tons of ISL experience.

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