Jamshedpur : Jamshedpur FC faced a narrow 2-3 defeat against defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giants at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.
The match began with both teams showing their mettle. It didn’t take long for the home side to seize the initiative when Mohammed Sanan K capitalized on a defending error from Subhasish Bose and unleashed a sensational long-range shot that found the back of the net, giving Jamshedpur FC a lead in the 6th minute of the game.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant demonstrated their resilience and determination, fighting back to equalize. Armando Sadiku slotted the ball in 29th minute into the bottom left corner of the goal after a well-executed play with Manvir Singh.
The 1st half ended with 1-1 scoreline.
In the 2nd half, the Mariners seized advantage through Liston Colaco who scored a good goal to give his side the advantage in 48th minute.
He expertly dispatched a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner.
Elsinho came very close just minutes later to help Jamshedpur equalize from a well-worked corner, but Vishal Kaith made an immaculate save with his fingertips to deny the Brazilian defender.
As both sides tried to nestle for another goal, Jamshedpur FC’s goalkeeper TP Rehenesh was shown a red card by the referee putting Scott Cooper in a dilemma as he was forced to bring on Vishal Yadav for Mohammed Sanan.
Minutes later, Kiyan Nassiri capitalized on a fast break, finding the bottom right corner of the net with a precise right-footed shot to give Mohun Bagan SG a 3-1 lead in 80th minute.
Jamshedpur FC introduced Steve Ambri in the dying minutes and he showed some moments of magic. First, he won a penalty after being tripped into the box, and he converted the penalty to reduce deficit in 86th minute.
The forward came close again just minutes later with a spectacular effort hitting the crossbar to deny Jamshedpur FC the equalizer. In the meantime, even Semboi Haokip came close as he almost met the lively Imran Khan’s low-cross.
Mohun Bagan SG saw out the final few minutes nervously to take all 3 points home.
Jamshedpur FC will play their next match away with FC Goa on November 27, and Mohun Bagan will take on Hyderabad Fc on 2nd December.
