UditVani, Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur FC will aim to close the gap on the second spot when they face Mohammedan SC on February 20 at 7:30 pm at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) Stadium in Kolkata.
Currently positioned third with 34 points from 20 matches, Jamshedpur FC trails the second-placed FC Goa by a five points. A victory against Mohammedan SC, who sit on the bottom place with 11 points from 20 matches, would bolster Jamshedpur’s pursuit of a higher league standing.
In their previous encounter, Jamshedpur FC suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against NorthEast United FC.
Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, they were unable to breach the opposition’s defense. Ahead of the match, Head coach Khalid Jamil emphasized the importance of preparation and focus, stating, “We must prepare and focus on our game. Everyone has to fight and do the right things at the right time.”
Mohammedan SC, on the other hand, is coming off a 3-1 loss to East Bengal FC in Guwahati.
The team will be eager to bounce back and improve their position in the league standings.
Historically, Jamshedpur FC has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning their only previous meeting against Mohammedan SC.
However, playing away in Kolkata presents its own challenges, and Jamshedpur will need to be at their best to secure all three points.
Midfielder Shubham Sarangi highlighted the preparation. “We’ve been working hard over the past week, preparing for this crucial game, and we are determined to get the best possible result.”
As the season approaches its climax, every match becomes crucial. Both teams will be keen to secure a positive result, making this an exciting and pivotal encounter in the Indian Super League.
The match will be live on JioHotstar and StarSports 3.
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