Watch, highlights ISL 2024-25: Jamshedpur FC deal East Bengal FC fourth straight defeat

Jamshedpur FC edged past East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League 2024-25 on Saturday at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.

Rei Tachikawa scored in the first half to give Khalid Jamil’s side the lead. In the second half, an own goal from Lalchungnunga sealed the deal for the Men of Steel.

Jamshedpur FC started the game on a high. In the fourth minute, a delightful cross from Imran Khan fell to Jordan Murray inside the East Bengal penalty box. However, Lalchungnunga came to his side’s rescue to avert danger. Three minutes later, East Bengal took charge of the action. A long pass from Madih Talal was received by Anwar Ali from the centre of the park. Ali marauded forward and glanced an over-ambitious attempt which swayed over the crossbar.

In the 11th minute, East Bengal earned their first positive chance. Provat Lakra sent in a delightful through ball to Talal, who went past Stephen Eze only to see his shot go wide. Three minutes later, Talal could have got his name on the scoresheet. His mis-kick fell into Cleiton Silva’s feet, who gave it back to the French midfielder. However, Talal’s shot was too feeble to trouble Albino Gomes.

In the 21st minute, it was Rei Tachikawa...

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