Jamshedpur FC delivered a captivating performance, securing their first home win of the ISL 2024-25 season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mumbai City FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday. The Men of Steel showcased resilience and determination, overcoming an early deficit to emerge victorious.
The match began with Mumbai City FC dictating the tempo, creating their first opportunity in the fifth minute when Yoell van Nieff’s shot from distance narrowly missed the target. Three minutes later, Jamshedpur FC responded with a chance of their own, but Jordan Murray’s attempt was deflected for a corner. The corner, taken by Imran Khan, almost led to a goal when Tiri’s clearance hit the crossbar.
The deadlock was broken in the eighth minute when Nikolaos Karelis capitalized on a defensive lapse to put Mumbai City FC ahead. However, Jamshedpur FC showed their fighting spirit, drawing level in the 29th minute when Murray headed home a cross from Imran Khan.
The comeback continued four minutes later when Javi Hernandez curled a free-kick into the back of the net, giving Jamshedpur FC the lead. Hernandez doubled his tally in the 51st minute, finishing off a precise cross from Seiminlen Doungel.
Mumbai City FC fought back, pulling one goal back in the 77th minute through van Nieff, but they were unable to find an equalizer. The final whistle blew, signaling a deserved victory for Jamshedpur FC and a disappointing defeat for Mumbai City FC.
Jamshedpur FC’s victory was built on a strong team performance, highlighted by the impressive displays of Javi Hernandez and Jordan Murray. The match was a testament to the unpredictable nature of the ISL, where comebacks and thrilling moments are always in the air.
