NorthEast United vs Jamshedpur FC, Kalinga Super 2025 AS IT HAPPENED: In a nerve-wracking clash at the Kalinga Stadium, Jamshedpur FC defeated NorthEast United FC 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure their place in the semifinals. The match ended 0-0 after regulation time, with both sides producing a tightly contested battle, cancelling each other out over 90 minutes.
Jamshedpur took the early advantage in the shootout, with Siverio and Javi Hernandez converting, while NorthEast missed crucial chances, including Guillerme hitting the bar. Despite a spirited fightback from NEUFC to take the contest into sudden death at 4-4, Asheer Akhtar's crucial miss ultimately handed JFC the win.

Gurmeet Singh made some excellent saves to keep NorthEast alive during the shootout, but Jamshedpur held their nerves better, with Mehta scoring a vital penalty. In the end, it was Jamshedpur FC who celebrated a hard-fought 5-4 victory in penalties, marching into the semifinals after a tense evening.
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Asheer Akhtar skies it high up in the air and JFC end up 5-4 winners!! They are through to the semis!!! JFC 5-4 NEUFC in shoot-outs
JFC Score! They now lead by 5-4!
What a game!! It's 4-4 in the shoot-outs now!!
JFC now retain their lead!! 4-3!
NEUFC Make it 3-3! Game on!
Eze misses!!! NEUFC have a life-line! JFC with 3-2 lead!
NorthEast reduce deficit! It's 2-3 now!
JFC extend lead now! It's 3-1!!
NEUFC Finally score!!! It's 1-2 now!! JFC with a slender lead!
JFC have upperhand!! Javi Hernandez takes the lead!
NorthEast miss yet another chance!! JFC still lead 1-0!
Gurmeet saves Jordan Murray's shot! JFC Lead 1-0
Guillerme managed to send the JFC keeper to the wrong side but he hits the bar instead. NEUFC 0-1 JFC
Jamshedpur converts first one! Siverio sends JFC keeper to wrong way. NEUFC 0-1 JFC
It's now or never as both sides after cancelling out each other in a goalless draw will be looking to outbeat each other in the penalties.
Full-time!!! NorthEast United and Jamshedpur will now have to face the dreaded penalty shoot-outs!
4 minutes have been added on for stoppages! Looks like the match is heading towards penalties!
We are witnessing a closely contested battle at the Kalinga Stadium as both sides have been rock solid at the back. Didn't give any inch to generate a proper opening. NEUFC 0-0 JFC (55th Min)
Second-Half underway as both sides look to break the deadlock and take the all important lead!
It's half-time here at the Kalinga Stadium! We are yet to see any goal and we are yet to see any magic from star man Alaaeddine Ajaraie. HT: NEUFC 0-0 JFC
2 minutes of regulation time left in the first-half! Can either of the side get a goal?
Well, both the sides have cancelled out each other but NorthEast had the best chances in the game till now. NEUFC 0-0 JFC (37th Min)
NorthEast United's Guillermo finds the back of the net but while receving the ball he handled it with his hand. So the goal stands cancelled! NEUFC 0-0 JFC (35th Min)
Alaeeddine Ajaraie almost broke the deadlock!! His long-range free-kick kissed the post before going out of play! NEUFC 0-0 JFC (15th Min)
JFC with a big chance as the Red Miners forces NEUFC keeper Gurmeet to pull off a good save!! NEUFC 0-0 JFC (13th Min)
NorthEast have started the game on a positive note! They start brightly putting early pressure on Jamshedpur. NEUFC 0-0 JFC (4th Min)
Jamshedpur FC is expected to field a fully fit and available squad for the upcoming match. Similarly, NorthEast United FC will have no injury issues to contend with and will have their full squad at their disposal.
Khalid Jamil has the unique distinction of guiding both Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC to the ISL semi-finals. Jamshedpur enter this clash on the back of a confident 2-0 win over the Highlanders in their most recent meeting. In that encounter, Stephen Eze found the back of the net, playing a key role in the Red Miners' victory.
In their 18 encounters so far, Jamshedpur FC has emerged victorious on eight occasions, while NorthEast United FC has claimed four wins. The remaining six matches between the two sides have ended in draws.
Jamshedpur Playing XI: Gomes, Mehta, Eze, Cirkovic, Uvais, Pronay, Tachikawa, Javi Hernandez, Barla, Murray, Siverio.
The 2025 edition of the Durand Cup has already witnessed its fair share of surprises, with last season's top contenders bowing out early. This quarter-final promises to add to the excitement, as two of the tournament's most impressive sides square off for a place in the semi-finals.
NorthEast United might take heart from their regular season dominance over Jamshedpur, having beaten them twice. But memories of their ISL Knockout defeat at the hands of Khalid Jamil's men in Shillong will surely fuel their desire for revenge.
NorthEast United's hopes will largely rest on the shoulders of Alaaeddine Ajaraie, the ISL's all-time leading goalscorer. Ajaraie has been in blistering form, with his recent hat-trick against Mohammedan SC underlining his threat up front. If he fires again, the Highlanders could be difficult to stop.
On the other hand, Jamshedpur FC have shown they know how to deliver when it matters most. Despite earlier setbacks against the Highlanders, they displayed grit and tactical discipline to overcome them in the ISL Knockout stage.
The defensive duo of Stephen Eze and Lazar Cirkovic will be pivotal once again as they attempt to keep Ajaraie quiet and steer Jamshedpur into a third straight Super Cup semi-final. Goals from Javi Siverio and Stephen Eze in their last game helped the Red Miners seal their spot in the quarter-finals.
Adding more spice to the rivalry, the head-to-head record favors Jamshedpur FC slightly. In their 18 meetings to date, Jamshedpur have claimed victory eight times, while NorthEast United have won four matches. Six encounters have ended in stalemates, suggesting that another closely-fought battle could be on the cards.