Jamshedpur FC vs Indian Army Highlights, Durand Cup 2024: JFC 2-3 IAFT at Full-time!

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Here's how the Group D table looks with Indian Army FT selected for the knockout stage and Jamshedpur FC in second place.
Both teams had a place in the knockout stages at stake going into this match. In an amazing display of gameplay, Indian Army FT made a comeback against JFC and have sealed their place in the knockout stage.
Full-time statistics: Jamshedpur end the match with 48% ball possession, 17 shots in total and 10 of them on target. Indian Army stepped up amazingly in the second half, with 52% ball possession in the end, they had 22 shots in total and 5 of them were on target.
The referee signals the end of the match and what a comeback match it has been for the Indian Army FT!
95+9' JFC are unlucky to say the least as Siverio heads a coming ball from the left towards the net but it rattles the barpost. With very little time left at hand, IAFT start to put pressure on the JFC players, moving into the box and taking two shots - one stopped by a JFC defender and another rolling too far away from the goalpost. The last few minutes have not been JFC's time.
90+5' IAFT are moving more into defensive gameplay and JFC are trying their best to get that equalizer. A shot coming into the box, IAFT puts his body on the line to punch the ball away with Siverio moving into a dangerous position fast. He endures the burnt of it. After getting the treatment, he gets up after some time and it's Jamshedpur again with the ball running constantly into the IAFT box.
90' It's been an amazing game with Indian Army FT turning the game on it's head in the span of 13 minutes in the second half and now with Jamshedpur desperately in need of a goal are looking a bit frustrated. However, they will have some time to make it work with the referee signalling 8 minutes of additional time.
85' Three IAFT attackers absolutely run off with the ball after a JFC player fell to the ground. The ball went away from Alan in the middle with a JFC defender standing on his neck, while Bikash comes in rolling and shoots the ball inside the net.
84' IAFT opened the door in the 71st minute of the match and they've been trying to push the door open since then relentlessly. They're still creating more chances, getting into dangerous positions and they take the lead from JFC.
77' IAFT are playing a more intense game now with JFC finding it hard to get the ball into the opposite side of the field and IAFT get it back. They get the equalizer through a fanstastic pass from Rahul on the left, reaching Alan in the middle who puts it inside without a hesitation.
JFC 2-2 IAFT
75' IAFT are more relentless and are looking more dangerous now. They have another chance from another tight angle, this time from the right, but this time it goes away from the post.
71' IAFT finally get a back after a relentless number of attacks and it comes from Rahul from the left flank who had one JFC defender and the gk in front of him and he beat them both to put the ball into the back of the net.
70' JFC's Nikhil gets a beautiful pass from Imran in the right flank and he runs with it, tries to take a shot from a tight angle but it goes inches past the goalpost. It was pretty close. IAFT are moving into the JFC box quickly as well but JFC defenders are doing their part well.
JFC 2-0 IAFT
65' IAFT are creating better chances with more passes in more dangerous positions but JFC defenders have been relentless inside the box as well. They are not letting the IAFT players getting their way.
60' IAFT with more chances created in the last five minutes or so. They are not backing away from the fight so easily with a place in the knockout stages at stake. However, their efforts are lacking with misplaced crosses and shots like the one they took in their recent free-kick. The shot flew way past above the goalpost.
JFC 2-0 IAFT
55' Another save by Bhabindra and this time a picture perfect one with JFC's Tachikawa shooting a ball on the left and the IAFT gk stretching his body to the right to save it. It didn't take long for IAFT to move the ball to the other side of the field but JFC defenders did well and gk didn't need to be bothered.
50' JFC are beginning the match with full force into the opposition's box. They miss a golden chance to increase their lead further early into the second half with a throw ball coming into the box, saved superbly by IAFT gk again. Bhabindra Thakur with the gloves for IAFT has been brilliant in stopping multiple shots in this game alone with his feet. The physicality of the game remains with more fouls and minor injuries continuing.
JFC 2-0 IAFT
45' The second half begins.
Half-time statistics: Jamshedpur have had slightly less ball possession (46%) but they've had the most impact with 11 shots in total while 7 of them were on target. Whereras, with 54% ball possession, Indian Army managed 7 shots in total while only a single of them was on target.
45+8' Good news for the fans of both teams here. Both JFC's Ashutosh and IAFT's Samir are doing well.
Back to the game, IAFT came extremely close to getting a goal of their own when Ronaldo got a shot which nobody was near to stopping but thankfully for JFC, it went a bit too right of the goalpost.
With that, the referee signals the end of the first half.
45+3' A JFC corner reached the far post and trying to defend that ball, IAFT gk moved to the left, leaving the middle empty, the rebound ball reached Siverio standing in the middle who shot it in the back of the net.
45+2' IAFT almost found their equalizer when Shafeel got a shot from the edge of the box which hit the bar. Moments later, JFC came close to scoring another and increase their lead but IAFT gk made a brilliant save from a run coming from Aniket.
45' IAFT are barging on with full mast after conceding the goal and they are managing to get a lot of numbers inside the JFC box when attacking. JFC are takin the advantage of that with quick counter-attacks.
The referee signals 8 minutes of additional time.
42' It's Siverio who steps up to take the penalty and rolls the ball into the back of the net with the calmest and coolest demeanor.
40' Even though both teams are still attacking with full force, the pace of the game has slowed down significantly following the horrendous clash. JFC's recent attacking efforts have been stopped well by IAFT defenders but Shafeel makes a mistake and takes down Siverio inside the box and the referee does not hesitate to point to the spot.
JFC 0-0 IAFT
35' IAFT are getting more chances with more ball possession and the ball mostly being played in the JFC half. They got a good shot but it landed a little left from the goalpost. JFC's efforts are falling short in the IAFT half with them being dispossessed quicker than they should.
30' IAFT are not taking any chances either as they have taken off Samir and (26) Ronaldo Singh has been introduced in his place. JFC have introduced (24) Shubham Sarangi in place of injured Ashutosh.
The game has become a little more physical with another foul happening moments later. IAFT's Sunil received a yellow card for a foul on JFC's Imran Khan. Moments later, another yellow card was given to JFC's Shubam for a foul on IAFT's Liton Shil.
JFC 0-0 IAFT
25' Ashutosh is on his feet but he's getting his bearings together and he doesn't seem completely okay. However, he has walked himself inside the ambulance and is being taken to the hospital from here.
23' It seems there's been a horrible collision between IAFT's Samir Murmu and JFC's Ashutosh Mehta and even though Samir got up and can walk but Ashutosh is still lying on the field. Even JFC coach Khalid Jamil has entered the field to check on his player. The ambulance is entering the field to take the player.
Jamshedpur FC started their home match against Assam Rifles FT with strong energy, creating early chances and maintaining an attacking pressure that kept their opponents on the back foot.
In the subsequent match against Chennaiyin FC, Jamshedpur FC began with optimism, but Chennaiyin took the lead early in the 9th minute. Despite persistent efforts from Jamshedpur, including attempts by Alen Stevanovic and Seiminlen Doungel, they were down 2-0 by halftime. Just before the break, Pachuau Laldinpuia scored a crucial header from a corner, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
In the second half, Jamshedpur FC showed resilience, increasing their attacking pressure. Their efforts were rewarded in the 90th minute when Daniel Chima Chukwu connected with a perfect cross from Nikhil Barla to score a dramatic equalizer.
On the other hand, Indian Army's coach, Manish Wahi, fielded an experienced squad in their opening match against Chennaiyin FC, retaining key players from their 2023-24 Santosh Trophy-winning team, with Liton Shil and Samir Murmu leading the attack. The Indian Army effectively used their experience, pressing high and dominating possession, which disrupted Chennaiyin's rhythm.
In their second match against Assam Rifles, Coach Manish Wahi again relied on experienced players, with Alan Thapa and Samir Murmu leading the attack. The Army team continued to leverage their experience, pressing high and controlling possession, creating multiple opportunities through Thapa, Murmu, and Rahul Ramakrishnan. The offensive pressure intensified in the second half.