UditVani Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against East Bengal FC in a tightly contested Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
Dimitrios Diamantakos’ solitary goal in the 60th minute proved decisive, earning the Red and Golds all three points.
Jamshedpur FC started the match with purpose, showing resilience in defense and creating early chances. Their first significant opportunity came in the ninth minute when Stephen Eze’s perfectly weighted pass found Javier Siverio in the box. Siverio controlled the ball skilfully, but his shot hit the side netting. Despite promising buildup play, Jamshedpur struggled to convert opportunities into goals.
The first half saw spells of end-to-end action, with both goalkeepers delivering stellar performances. Albino Gomes, Jamshedpur’s custodian, made several crucial saves, including denying Cleiton Silva from close range and parrying Anwar Ali’s thunderous long-range strike, which struck the post.
The second half began with Jamshedpur FC maintaining their attacking intent, pressing forward in search of an opener.
However, it was East Bengal who broke the deadlock. The hosts found their breakthrough in the 60th minute when Dimitrios Diamantakos capitalized on a precise cross from Nandhakumar Sekar to slot the ball home.
In response, Jamshedpur’s head coach Khalid Jamil introduced Jordan Murray and Nikhil Barla to inject fresh attacking energy. The substitutes provided a spark, but East Bengal’s defense stood firm, thwarting every attempt.
Jamshedpur threw everything forward in the closing stages, relentlessly testing the hosts’ defensive resolve. Despite their efforts, they were unable to breach East Bengal’s defense, leaving them frustrated at full-time.
The defeat marked a missed opportunity for Jamshedpur FC to break into the top four of the league standings.
Jamshedpur FC will now aim to regroup and prepare for their next fixture against Kerala Blasters FC at home on December 29.
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