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Time of India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ardent fans of Red Miners disappointed after Gaurs handed 3-0 defeat in Kalinga Super Cup finals
Jamshedpur: Dreams were shattered for the third time with the defeat of the JFC to FC Goa at the title clash of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025. At the kick-off, fans were upbeat as the ' Red Miners ' were evenly balanced with the Gaurs, who were visibly dominant later in the game. "In the first half, our boys got a few opportunities but missed them. At the same time, opponent Goa players were aggressive and dominant," said Mohamed Kafil, a spectator at the community ground of Dhatkidih watching the live match on a giant screen. Another fan, Suraj Mukhi, said Borja's goal in the 23rd minute made the initial difference and triggered the Manolo Marquez boys to play the second half with intense aggression. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book 2,3&4 BHK apartments from 3.60 Cr* in Sec 22, Gurugram Ambience Creacions, Gurugram Learn More Undo The Dhatkidih ground was well attended by spectators who had come with hope to see the 'Men of Steel' lift the championship trophy and add the second-ever title to their credit, but with the start of the second half, the fans started losing faith in their idols. "Khalid Jamil's men needed a miracle to bounce back after the 3-0 score. The resilience and the grit of the boys was visibly missing today," commented 28-year-old Amit Kumar, a Tata Steel employee and a committed fan of JFC. Hotels and restaurants where the match was being screened live saw a sudden switch to the IPL match. "After the second goal scored by the Spanish midfielder Borja Herrera giving a comfortable lead to FC Goa, some of the guests requested for the IPL match," said The Kannelite director Nirmal Singh. Likewise, Mocha Café and Bar Bistupur manager Priya said the guests were getting disappointed on seeing JFC losing the match and so the telecast was changed to cricket. Several dedicated fans of Javi and Siverio said JFC did not play up to the occasion. "The furnace was missing today. The passion to pounce on the opponent and snatch the ball was literally not coming throughout the 90 minutes," said JFC fan Shailesh Tiwary with a broken heart. In the run up to the finals, Tiwary exuded confidence that the method and grit of the JFC boys will create history in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. This is the third defeat of the JFC in the Kalinga Super Cup, he added. "JFC are a good team, losses are part of the game, keep heads up," said a young spectator.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Soccer fever in JSR as Men of Steel, Gaurs set for title clash
1 2 Jamshedpur: The maiden entry of Jamshedpur Football Club (JFC) to the summit clash of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 has generated a buzz of excitement among the fans in Jamshedpur. The keen ' Men of Steel ' fans are eagerly waiting to take on the one-time champion Football Club (FC) Goa at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Adding to the excitement is the preparation being done by JFC to ensure that its fans watch the thrilling contest live on a giant screen. "We are putting up a giant screen at the community centre ground in Dhatkidih for our soccer fans to watch the final match live," JFC media in-charge Amit Kumar said. The crowd, which is expected to come in large numbers from across the city, can enjoy food and soft drinks from stalls set up at the ground to make the most of the eventful evening. Moreover, the hospitality sector is also planning to live telecast the match on big screens. Hotelier Raja Singh said he would show the final match live on a big screen at their hotel-cum-resort, located on the Tata-Ranchi NH-33. "IPL matches are being screened live on our big screen, but tomorrow's football match of JFC is important and will be shown live to our guests," Raja Singh said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo The Mocha Cafe and the Bar Bistupur manager, Priya, said the live screening of the final match has been planned. "The final match is eagerly awaited. It will be an exciting evening for our customers," Priya said. Amid the escalating frenzy and excitement, the enthusiasts believe the Kalinga Cup final has come as an opportunity for the Khalid Jamil boys to make up for the semi-final defeat in the India Super League (ISL) 2024-25. "There's no stopping our boys. Determined to win their first-ever Super Cup and make up for the ISL semi-final loss," said JFC fan, 28-year-old Aditya Pathak. Bank executive and JFC fan Shailesh Tiwary said in the previous two editions, JFC failed at the semi-final stage. "In the current edition, the Khalid Jamil boys are completely focused and resilient." Further, on the back of the show of unwavering support and affection for Javi Hernandez, Stephen Eze, Rei Tachikawa, and Javier Siverio, there's a word of caution coming from the JFC fans for the match against FC Goa , also known as the Gaurs. "The Gaurs are not an underdog but favourites. Our players have to do their best," said JFC supporter and school football coach, Sanjay Mahato.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Will Khalid & Co. spoil Marquez's bid for a fairytale ending at FC Goa?
FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez will look to rally his men for one last time and secure his first silverware at the club when it takes on Jamshedpur FC in the Super Cup 2025 final at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Goa breezed past a second-string Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 in the semifinals while JFC edged Mumbai City FC 1-0. With an AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2) Preliminary Round spot up for grabs, a win will be a perfect parting gift for Marquez, who will shift his focus towards managing the Indian men's national team. Third time's the charm Marquez will hope that the third time's the charm for him against his opposite number, Khalid Jamil, who became the first gaffer to do an Indian Super League double over Marquez since he arrived on Indian shores in 2020. However, the Spanish coach affirmed that none of the past results were playing on his or the players' minds. Different challenge 'Every game is different. Now, it's just about two teams trying to win one game to secure a slot in the Asian competition,' Marquez said during the pre-match press conference. Leading the charge The overseas players have led the charge for Goa, scoring six out of its eight goals in the tournament so far. Spanish forward Iker Guarrotxena has found the back of the net four times, while Borja Herrera has scored twice. On the other hand, in contrast to its league campaign, where it conceded the second-most goals, JFC's defence has been its strongest suit so far in the competition and is yet to concede a goal. Now, as the curtains are set to be pulled on a gruelling season of Indian club football, can Marquez end his reign over the Gaurs on a high, or will Khalid play spoilsport and lead JFC to its first-ever continental football?
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Jamshedpur FC beats NorthEast United in sudden death, enters Super Cup 2025 semifinals
Jamshedpur FC (JFC) made it two knockout wins in two against NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) after triumphing in sudden death in their Super Cup 2025 quarterfinal at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. After the regulation time ended goalless, JFC edged NEUFC 6-4 in the penalty shootout, with defender Asheer Akhtar missing the decisive spot kick. Both teams made their attacking intent clear in the opening minutes, with NEUFC's Guillermo Fernández and JFC's Javier Siverio testing the goalkeepers with efforts from outside the box. But as the game progressed, the Highlanders had clearer sights at goal. Indian Super League's (ISL) top-scorer this season, Alaaeddine Ajaraie, who was kept quiet by the JFC's defence in their previous meeting, nearly opened the scoring with a free kick in the 14th minute. The Moroccan's shot floated over the wall and seemed to be heading into the side netting, until Albino Gomes scampered across the goalline to get his fingertips on the ball and push it onto the right post. At the other end, NEUFC's midfielders Mayakkannan and Mohammed Ali Bemammer stuck like glue to their counterparts Javi Hernández and Siverio, intercepting passes and giving them no space to breathe and create chances. Ajaraie, who was given the liberty to freely roam around the pitch, kept switching wings with Jithin MS in an attempt to shake things up. The plan almost bore fruit close to the half-hour mark, when Ajaraie played Jithin through into the box, where he lashed his left foot at the ball from a tight angle. Once again, Gomes kept his eye on the ball and stood his ground to punch the ball away from danger. Super Cup 2025: Chhangte winner helps Mumbai City beat Inter Kashi 1-0, enters semifinals The two combined again in the dying seconds of the first half, with Jithin turning provider this time. He curled the ball into the middle from the right, where Ajaraie rose the highest to meet it before sending it just wide of the top right corner. Jithin almost scored a stunner six minutes into the second half after a clearance from Rei Tachikawa dropped into his path. The winger caught the ball sweetly on the volley, but ended up sending it whizzing past the left post. JFC's best chance of the game came in the 73rd minute when Hernandez broke away from Mayakkannan on the right before putting in a teasing delivery into the six-yard box. Jordan Murray did well to reach the ball but failed to generate power in his header, allowing Gurmeet Singh to gather the ball easily. As the minutes ticked by, the game became a scrappy affair played in the middle of the pitch with neither team coming close to a winner. In the subsequent shootout, both teams missed two penalties each out of the designated five, sending the game into a sudden death where Asheer ended up skying his penalty to send JFC into a third consecutive Super Cup semifinal. The Men of Steel will take on Mumbai City FC in the final-four clash after it beat Inter Kashi 1-0 earlier in the day.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Underdog Kashi will hope to spring another surprise; NEUFC faces JFC
Inter Kashi will look to cause another upset in the Super Cup 2025 when it takes on Mumbai City FC in their quarterfinal at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Kashi, the only I-League side remaining in the tournament, secured a spot after stunning Indian Super League Cup runner-up Bengaluru FC on penalties in the first round. Assistant coach Carlos Fonseca, who will be standing in for Antonio Lopez Habas, said that his side is enjoying being the underdog. 'When you are a favourite, there is an extra pressure to show something different. So, for us, it is better because we can play freely,' Fonseca said during the pre-match press conference. However, Kashi will be wary of a resurgent MCFC that rode on the back of captain Lallianzuala Chhangte's brace to beat Chennaiyin FC 4-0 in the round-of-16. NEUFC faces JFC In the evening showdown, NorthEast United FC will seek retribution when it takes on Jamshedpur FC in the final game of the quarterfinal stage, after it was denied an ISL semifinal spot last month following a 0-2 playoff loss to the same side. NEUFC hammered Mohammedan Sporting 6-0, while JFC beat Hyderabad FC 2-0 to book their spots in the final eight. NEUFC head coach Juan Pedro Benali, though, dismissed the idea of revenge and noted that the result will go down to the minor details. 'There is no revenge. This is another knock-out competition and has nothing to do with the ISL. We know how Jamshedpur plays, and they know how we play. So, in the end, it will be a matter of details,' Benali said.
