Jamshedpur FC vs Mohun Bagan, ISL 2024-25: Red Miners beat Mariners to get slight Advantage in Semifinal Tie

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Jamshedpur FC claimed a narrow 2-1 win over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the first leg of the Indian Super League 2024-25 semifinal, played at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.

The hosts began brightly and broke the deadlock in the 24th minute through forward Javier Siverio, who made the most of a defensive lapse to give Jamshedpur the lead. However, Mohun Bagan responded with a well-worked equalizer in the 37th minute, with Jason Cummings finishing off a slick move to level the scores.

The second half saw both sides pushing for a breakthrough, with chances falling at both ends. Just as the match seemed to be heading for a draw, Javi Hernández stepped up in stoppage time, netting a dramatic winner in the 90+1st minute to hand Jamshedpur a slender advantage going into the second leg.

With this result, Jamshedpur FC take a one-goal cushion to the reverse fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium. The tie remains finely poised, with everything to play for as both teams aim for a spot in the ISL final.

Key Performer of the Match

Javi Hernandez (Jamshedpur FC)

The attacking midfielder completed 14 out of his 24 attempted passes, making one cross, two interceptions, and netting the winner too.

What's next for both teams?

The two sides will next play in the second leg of their semi-final fixture in Kolkata on April 7.

JFC vs MBSG Brief Scores

Jamshedpur FC 2 (Javi Siverio 24', Javi Hernández 90+1') - 1 Mohun Bagan Super Giant (Jason Cummings 37')