Jamshedpur FC roared back to winning ways in front of a packed home crowd, defeating East Bengal FC 2-0 in a thrilling Indian Super League match at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday.
The match lived up to the expectations of more than 20,000 fans, with Albino Gomes delivering an outstanding performance, including a crucial penalty save, to keep East Bengal’s chances of a comeback at bay.
For Jamshedpur FC, Rei Tachikawa opened the scoring in the 21st minute, and the home team doubled their lead in the second half with an own goal by Chungnunga.
Albino Gomes was exceptional at goal, making a vital penalty save in the second half when Jamshedpur FC was leading by a solitary goal. Shortly after, the visitors conceded an own goal, sealing three crucial points for the Men of Steel.
Jamshedpur FC went full throttle in the opening minutes as Jordan Murray connected with a cross from Imran Khan. However, his powerful shot on target was blocked just in front of the goal-line.
The game then settled into a stalemate until the 16th minute, when the stadium erupted once more. Imran Khan found Murray again, but this time the striker’s header—facing only the goalkeeper—was saved.
ISL 2024/25: Jamshedpur FC beat struggling East Bengal by 2-0
The breakthrough came when Rei Tachikawa unleashed a stunning right-footed strike from distance, curling the ball into the top left corner to give Jamshedpur a crucial lead. However, the Japanese midfielder had to be replaced in the 33rd minute due to injury, with Siverio coming on as his substitute.
East Bengal pushed hard for an equalizer, but Albino Gomes was in top form, making several fine saves, including a standout one-on-one stop against Nandha Kumar. Jamshedpur responded with swift counterattacks, with Siverio and Javi Hernandez both threatening the goal, but neither could convert.
The highlight of the match came in the 64th minute when East Bengal were awarded a penalty following a foul by Javi Hernandez. Saul Crespo stepped up to take the spot-kick, attempting to deceive the goalkeeper by faking a shot to the left. However, his effort went straight into the hands of a well-positioned Albino Gomes, preserving Jamshedpur’s lead.
The save proved to be a turning point in the match, as just six minutes later, Jamshedpur doubled their lead. An unfortunate own goal by an East Bengal defender extended the home team’s advantage, securing a well-deserved victory and three vital points.
Jamshedpur FC now sit in third place in the ISL table with nine points from four matches. The Men of Steel will face Hyderabad FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on October 21 in their next Indian Super League match.
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Jamshedpur FC roared back to winning ways in front of a packed home crowd, defeating East Bengal FC 2-0 in a thrilling Indian Super League match at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday.
